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About Childrens Aid Foundation of Canada Childrens Aid Foundation of Canada is our countrys leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth involved in the child welfare system. Guided by a bold new 20252030 strategic plan and Impact Framework and working roughly with100 child- and youth-serving organizations across the country, the Foundation is focused on driving meaningful, measurable change through outcomes-based partnerships, philanthropy, community engagement, and systems-level influence. Our work is grounded in four key focus areas critical to long-term stability for children and youth in and from care: Education, Employment, Mental Health and Well-being, and Strong Families and Lifelong Connections. Together with partners and young people, we fund high-impact programs and collaborate on innovative approaches to address persistent challenges in the child welfare system. As we expand our national reach and impact, joining the Foundation means becoming part of a passionate, future-focused team committed to equity and measurable change. Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference for children and youth involved with the child welfare system? Were looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in fundraising and business development. Someone who excels at building and maintaining strong, value-based relationships and brings both strategic insight and heart to their work. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works effectively and independently, consistently delivering strong results, and is comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to shifting priorities in a growing and evolving environment. The ideal candidate is skilled at managing volunteer committees and engaging diverse stakeholders. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply and share what draws you to this opportunity. To apply, please visit our Career Opportunities Section. The Opportunity The Senior Manager, Partnerships serves as a national connector and ambassador for the Foundation in Western Canada, advancing CAFCs national strategy by strengthening regional relationships that drive revenue growth, influence, and national visibility. Based in Calgary, this role bridges local corporate leaders, senior executives, and volunteer champions with the Foundations broader national partner ecosystem, representing CAFC with credibility, consistency, and purpose. A core focus of the role is the expansion of Teddy Bear Adventure, our workplace fundraising program that engages employees through committee-led fundraising initiatives through the summer, into new markets, positioning it as a flagship, pan-Canadian corporate engagement platform. Through strategic partner mobilization and senior-level relationship building, the Senior Manager will help elevate the Foundations profile, grow unrestricted revenue, and strengthen corporate and community engagement across Western Canada. This role also plays a key part in establishing scalable models for corporate activation, partnership development, and volunteer-led fundraising that can be replicated in future markets, contributing directly to CAFCs national growth and long-term revenue sustainability. In parallel, the Senior Manager contributes to revenue growth through sponsorship sales, corporate partnership development, and major gift fundraising, supporting a diversified and resilient national fundraising portfolio. Additionally, the Senior Manager works cross-functionally and externally to amplify impact and influence, partnering closely with the Communications & Public Affairs and Impact teams. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, relationship-driven fundraiser with strengths in partnership development, volunteer engagement, workplace fundraising, and campaign execution, who thrives in a role that combines external influence with measurable impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr