Senior Advisor, Philanthropy and Charitable Partnerships

Relevance; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation (4 weeks)

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health & wellness expense reimburse.

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Senior Advisor, Philanthropy & Charitable Partnerships to lead development, evaluation, and evolution of high-impact partnerships across Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Western Canada, aligning with strategic priorities and social impact goals. You will engage senior leaders across hospitals, universities, and foundations to advance community investment and measurable outcomes.

A track record in corporate philanthropy, strategic leadership, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of progressive experience in philanthropy, partnerships, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex strategic partnerships and executive stakeholder relationships.
• Experience developing strategies, recommendations, and executive presentations for senior leadership.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Knowledge of corporate philanthropy and community investment trends.
• Knowledge of evaluating opportunities through social impact and business value lenses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of charitable partnership opportunities.
• Lead development, negotiation, and management of high-value partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders across hospitals, foundations, and universities.
• Serve as the primary strategic contact for a portfolio of partnerships.
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and investment rationales.
• Establish measurement frameworks, KPIs, and reporting for social impact and ROI.
• Conduct environmental scans, market research, benchmarking, and impact assessments.
• Design and implement innovative partnership and community engagement programs.
• Ensure partnerships comply with policies, risk management, and brand standards.
• Provide thought leadership and coaching in philanthropy and strategy.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic proposals

Matrixed organizations

Large-scale initiatives

Philanthropy knowledge

Impact evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate degree or professional designation

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Philanthropy & Charitable Partnerships that brings strategic insight, strong judgement and innovative thinking to lead the development, evaluation, and evolution of high-impact charitable partnerships across Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Western Canada. As a recognized subject matter expert in corporate philanthropy and charitable giving, you will play a critical role in shaping how our organization invests in communities, develops meaningful partnerships, and creates measurable social impacts aligned with our purpose, values, and strategic priorities with provincial and national partnerships. This role requires a highly credible professional capable of engaging confidently with senior executives, foundation leaders, advancement professionals, and key decision-makers from leading hospitals, universities, charitable organizations, and community institutions. You will combine strategic thinking, analytical rigor, strong judgment, and collaborative leadership to develop recommendations, influence decision-making, and bring innovative partnership programs to life. Acting as both a strategist and integrator, you will work across business sectors, support functions, agency partners, and external stakeholders to deliver initiatives that create value for communities while strengthening our brand, reputation, and organizational objectives. This role will elevate the organization's philanthropic impact, strengthen relationships with leading charitable institutions, and help develop programs that create lasting value for communities while advancing organizational priorities. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of charitable partnership opportunities, identifying and evaluating organizations that align with strategic priorities, values, and community investment objectives.
• Lead the development, negotiation, and management of high-value charitable partnerships that deliver meaningful community and business outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers across hospitals, foundations, universities, research institutions, and charitable organizations
• Serve as the primary strategic contact for a portfolio of high-profile partnerships and represent the organization at industry and stakeholder events
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and investment rationales to support executive decision-making and philanthropic investments.
• Establish and oversee measurement frameworks, KPIs, and reporting methodologies to assess partnership performance, social impact, and return on investment
• Conduct environmental scans, market research, benchmarking, and impact assessments to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks in the philanthropy sector
• Design and implement innovative partnership, cause marketing, and community engagement programs that enhance organizational visibility, employee engagement, and social impact
• Ensure all partnerships comply with organizational policies, risk management practices, brand standards, and regulatory requirements while continuously improving processes and evaluation frameworks
• Provide thought leadership, coaching, and subject matter expertise in philanthropy, social impact, and partnership strategy, while leading cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary range : $88 008 to $129 080per year (Downtown Toronto)
• Salary range : $84 006 to $ 123 210 per year (Toronto suburbs)
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

#LI-Hybrid, #ON10*, #ON10-

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, or in a related field
• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in philanthropy, charitable partnerships, community investment, corporate social responsibility, sponsorships, foundation management, advancement, fundraising, or a related field
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Graduate degree or professional designation
• Demonstrated experience managing complex strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships at executive levels
• Experience developing strategies, recommendations, business cases, and executive presentations for senior leadership
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
• Proven experience leading large-scale initiatives, governance projects, or organizational transformation efforts
• Knowledge of corporate philanthropy, charitable sector trends, community investment strategies, and partnership development
• Knowledge of evaluating opportunities through both social impact and business value lenses
  

Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Ensures accountability, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Persuades, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Marketing (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-11

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