Senior Advisor, Philanthropy and Charitable Partnerships

Desjardins; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Pension plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins seeks a Senior Advisor, Philanthropy & Charitable Partnerships to lead the development and evaluation of high-impact partnerships across Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Western Canada. You will engage senior executives, foundation leaders, and universities to shape investments, influence decisions, and create measurable social impact aligned with our priorities.

You will set strategic direction, establish KPIs, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver programs that elevate the

Qualifications

• Seven years or more of progressive experience in philanthropy, charitable partnerships, or related fields.
• Experience developing strategies, recommendations, and executive presentations for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability managing complex strategic partnerships at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of charitable partnership opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Lead development, negotiation, and management of high-value charitable partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders across hospitals, foundations, universities, and other institutions.
• Establish measurement frameworks, KPIs, and reporting methodologies to assess impact and ROI.
• Provide thought leadership in philanthropy and partnership strategy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, or in a related field

Graduate degree or professional designation

Job description

Required

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Philanthropy & Charitable Partnerships that brings strategic insight, strong judgment 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.

Required

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Philanthropy & Charitable Partnerships that brings strategic insight, strong judgment 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.

, #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

This position is actually vacant.

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