Manager, Corporate Partnerships (Fundraiser)

SickKids Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Birth parent top up

Flex benefit plan

Job summary

SickKids Foundation in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Corporate Partnerships to identify, build and manage relationships with corporate partners to fund the Precision Child Health campaign and beyond. The Manager will focus on business development to grow new business and existing partnerships, including proposal development and negotiations.

The role reports to the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships and requires collaboration across Foundation teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in fundraising, marketing, sales or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years in cause marketing, corporate fundraising and business development with revenue targets.
• Exceptional fundraiser or salesperson with complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate partners with revenue growth.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate partners.
• Create tailored multi-channel partnership proposals including sponsorships and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with Activation, Legal, and Stewardship teams for partner experiences.
• Develop donor acquisition, retention and upgrade strategies for long-term support.
• Nurture relationships within the Hospital to support proposals and engagement.
• Maintain donor records and manage pipeline in KYDS CRM.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Business development

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

KYDS CRM

Job description

About Us

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Manager, Corporate Partnerships.

Description Of The Position

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships is an integral member of the Corporate Partnerships team and will identify, build and manage productive relationships with stakeholders and corporate partners in key sectors to secure support for the Precision Child Health campaign and beyond. The Manager will focus on business development to grow new business and existing partnerships. This includes partner identification, cultivation, proposal development and presentations, negotiation and stewardship activities. They will report to the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships.

You Will

• Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, with accountability for revenue growth, retention, and new business development.
• Lead the cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and ongoing relationship management of corporate partners through regular meetings and engagement activities.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies, including the creation of compelling multi-channel partnership proposals encompassing sponsorship, cause marketing, philanthropic giving, employee engagement, and volunteerism.
• Work collaboratively across the Foundation with teams including Activation, Legal, and Stewardship & Donor Relations to deliver exceptional partner experiences.
• Develop and implement donor acquisition, retention, upgrade, and migration strategies to maximize long-term corporate support.
• Cultivate strong relationships within the Hospital to identify funding opportunities and support proposal development, donor engagement, and stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records, track engagement activity, and manage pipeline progression within the Foundation's CRM database (KYDS).
• Build and leverage a network of corporate and community contacts to advance the mission of SickKids Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children.
• Monitor partnership performance, evaluate results, and recommend strategies to optimize revenue and engagement outcomes.
• Participate in team initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional priorities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a focus in fundraising, marketing, sales or other applicable disciplines.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in cause marketing, corporate fundraising and business development combined with a proven track record exceeding revenue targets.
• An exceptional fundraiser or salesperson with experience managing complex customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, hospital representatives and other key stakeholders.
• The ability to articulate the importance and case for support of paediatric healthcare.
• Exceptional networking and new business development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task.
• Go-getter, team player and relationship-builder.
• Creative, resourceful, cost-efficient and intuitively driven.
• The ability to think strategically and work independently in directing new initiatives, new business or enhancing existing programs.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and storytelling.
• Organized, detailed oriented, with exceptional follow through.
• Experience with relational databases will be considered an asset.

Total Compensation Package

Hiring Salary Range: $82,064 – $102,582; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $117,971 with demonstrated experience and proficiency. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Manager, Corporate Partnerships.

To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up – to name a few!

Position Status

Permanent Full-Time.

Hours

Hybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Available To

Internal and External Candidates.

Available

Immediately; this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Date Posted

August 13, 2026

Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the pre-screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at: [e-mail]