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Job Title


Manager, Corporate Partnerships


Company : SickKids Foundation


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ABOUT US SickKids Foundation with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023 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. POSITION STATUS Permanent Full-Time POSITION AVAILABLE Immediately 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 in the B2C space to grow new business and existing partnerships. This includes partner identification, cultivation, proposal development, presentations, negotiation and stewardship activities. They will report to the Director Cause Marketing and Activation. In this role you will Develop and maintain relationships with corporations in the B2C & B2B space including the very largest enterprises and mid-market businesses in emerging sectors Key focus on corporate philanthropy Develop and manage a portfolio of 50 key corporate partners and prospects Proactively book and lead meetings with prospective and existing corporate partners to initiate outreach, build relationships and identify opportunities for new business and partnership growth Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies creating compelling multi-channel proposals including cause marketing sponsorship philanthropic gifts and employee giving Play a key role in working with senior volunteers and colleagues to identify donor prospects Work collaboratively and effectively across the foundation with teams including Activation, Business Intelligence & Information Technology, Philanthropy, Leadership Giving, Legal, Volunteer Services and Stewardship & Donor Relations Develop donor acquisition, retention and migration strategies for corporate donors Cultivate effective relationships within the hospital to support program alignment, proposal development, donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship Track donor activity and maintain donor records in CRM database (KYDS) Develop a network of contacts interested in advancing the mission and success of SickKids Foundation and the Hospital for Sick Children Participate in team and cross-functional projects as assigned 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 B2C business development combined with a proven track record exceeding revenue targets An exceptional fundraiser or salesperson with experience managing complex customer relationships at the C-Suite level through to interns 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: $82,064.00 $102,582.00; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $117,971.00. Hours 35-hour work week flexible work options available Application Information Date Posted: September 29 2025 Available: Internal and External Candidates Deadline: October 10 2025 EEO Statement 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 Initiatives CEO pledge we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLBTQIA community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at #J-18808-Ljbffr