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.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. 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.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

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 and 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:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• 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

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Total Compensation Package:

Hiring Salary Range: $82,064.00 – $102,582.00; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $117,971.00. 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!

Hours: 35-hour work week, flexible work options available

Date Posted: September 29, 2025

Available: Internal and External Candidates

Deadline: October 10, 2025

Please apply on-line by visiting our website: www.sickkidsfoundation.com

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, 2SLBTQIA+ 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 Human Resources Department at: HR@sickkidsfoundation.com