Top Benefits
About the role
"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."
- Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH? Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you! Make-A-Wish^® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to... It’s wonderful to see (Rowan) with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!” –Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
- A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
- An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
- Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Hybrid working environment
- Employee Wellness Program
- Corporate discounts
- Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
- Fun employee activities, contests, and more!
Make-A-Wish^® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!
WHERE YOU COME IN We are looking for a Sr Manager, Development to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of third-party event programs and initiatives, along with representation of MAWC in the community. This position will focus on revenue retention through relationship management & new business development for both third party events and other community-based portfolios.
This role can be based out of Toronto or Pickering, and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
What You Will Do Third-Party Management:
- Develop and execute the strategy and implementation of all third-party event fundraising programs and initiatives to meet or exceed annual budget expectations.
- Develop and foster high-performing relationships with third-party event organizers and fundraisers to support annual retention goals and objectives.
- Develop and execute a critical path, maintaining accurate records of fundraising activities and ensuring organizers have the support and resources (e.g., providing guidance, materials, volunteers, etc.) to run a successful and compliant fundraising event.
- Maximize revenue opportunities with existing third-party partnerships, donors, fundraisers, and event organizers through superior relationship management and fundraising tactics.
- Represent MAWC at various meetings and fundraising events when required, acting as a spokesperson for MAWC, participating as a guest or developing and delivering presentations.
- Create and manage annual third-party events calendar, scheduling for events, etc.
- Collaborate with internal departments to assist with development or coordination of materials needed to support donor/3^rd party events.
Business Development
- Drive new business development through discovery meetings, cultivation and solicitations.
- Research and solicit prospects, including cold -calls for identified fundraising needs.
- Cultivate relationships with new third-party or community-based fundraisers; working in collaboration with the Development Officer, to identify and establish new revenue opportunities.
Donor Retention & Stewardship
- Steward existing donors and sponsors through recognition activities (thank you letters/plaques/social media posts/cheque presentations).
- Coordinate and execute stewardship activities such as donor acknowledgement, gift processing, recognition activities, etc.
- Accurately track and report on third-party retention trends.
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in fundraising/business, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 3-5 years working experience managing large-scale fundraising programs (events, campaigns and working with volunteers), preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities. Supervisory experience is an asset.
- Proven experience exceeding revenue goals in a fundraising or business development environment.
- Highly effective at building high-performing relationships.
- Excellent communication & presentation skills, with the ability to speak to large audiences and groups of people in a variety of settings.
- Ability and willingness to conduct prospect research and outreach for new business development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to technology.
- Access to reliable transportation, to and from the office, as well as for attendance at events in the Greater Toronto Area and in southern Ontario.
- A clear Criminal Background Check is required.
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment, with 2 days in office per week and 3 days remote. This role regularly requires you to be out of the office to attend events, meet with event organizers and donors, and participate in cheque presentations.
- Work outside of normal office hours required during peak season.
Physical/Mental Effort
- Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with a high-volume workload, multiple demands, and changing/overlapping priorities.
- Work under high degree of pressure to support large third-party events and ensure all MAWC accountabilities are carried out successfully.
- Physical activity may include lifting of boxes and materials, setting up equipment, etc.
How To Apply If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is September 25^th, 2025, at 11:59pm ET.
To apply, please navigate to: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1127
Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.
Our Commitment to IDEA Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.
Recruitment process Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!
About Make-a-wish® Canada Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1,000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish^® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.
About Make-A-Wish Canada
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in Canada, and in 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 1,100 volunteers across the country grant more than one wish per day on average. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,606 wishes across the country; more than 1,400 last year alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish Canada, visit makeawish.ca.
Top Benefits
About the role
"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."
- Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH? Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you! Make-A-Wish^® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to... It’s wonderful to see (Rowan) with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!” –Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
- A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
- An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
- Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Hybrid working environment
- Employee Wellness Program
- Corporate discounts
- Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
- Fun employee activities, contests, and more!
Make-A-Wish^® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!
WHERE YOU COME IN We are looking for a Sr Manager, Development to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of third-party event programs and initiatives, along with representation of MAWC in the community. This position will focus on revenue retention through relationship management & new business development for both third party events and other community-based portfolios.
This role can be based out of Toronto or Pickering, and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
What You Will Do Third-Party Management:
- Develop and execute the strategy and implementation of all third-party event fundraising programs and initiatives to meet or exceed annual budget expectations.
- Develop and foster high-performing relationships with third-party event organizers and fundraisers to support annual retention goals and objectives.
- Develop and execute a critical path, maintaining accurate records of fundraising activities and ensuring organizers have the support and resources (e.g., providing guidance, materials, volunteers, etc.) to run a successful and compliant fundraising event.
- Maximize revenue opportunities with existing third-party partnerships, donors, fundraisers, and event organizers through superior relationship management and fundraising tactics.
- Represent MAWC at various meetings and fundraising events when required, acting as a spokesperson for MAWC, participating as a guest or developing and delivering presentations.
- Create and manage annual third-party events calendar, scheduling for events, etc.
- Collaborate with internal departments to assist with development or coordination of materials needed to support donor/3^rd party events.
Business Development
- Drive new business development through discovery meetings, cultivation and solicitations.
- Research and solicit prospects, including cold -calls for identified fundraising needs.
- Cultivate relationships with new third-party or community-based fundraisers; working in collaboration with the Development Officer, to identify and establish new revenue opportunities.
Donor Retention & Stewardship
- Steward existing donors and sponsors through recognition activities (thank you letters/plaques/social media posts/cheque presentations).
- Coordinate and execute stewardship activities such as donor acknowledgement, gift processing, recognition activities, etc.
- Accurately track and report on third-party retention trends.
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in fundraising/business, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 3-5 years working experience managing large-scale fundraising programs (events, campaigns and working with volunteers), preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities. Supervisory experience is an asset.
- Proven experience exceeding revenue goals in a fundraising or business development environment.
- Highly effective at building high-performing relationships.
- Excellent communication & presentation skills, with the ability to speak to large audiences and groups of people in a variety of settings.
- Ability and willingness to conduct prospect research and outreach for new business development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to technology.
- Access to reliable transportation, to and from the office, as well as for attendance at events in the Greater Toronto Area and in southern Ontario.
- A clear Criminal Background Check is required.
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment, with 2 days in office per week and 3 days remote. This role regularly requires you to be out of the office to attend events, meet with event organizers and donors, and participate in cheque presentations.
- Work outside of normal office hours required during peak season.
Physical/Mental Effort
- Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with a high-volume workload, multiple demands, and changing/overlapping priorities.
- Work under high degree of pressure to support large third-party events and ensure all MAWC accountabilities are carried out successfully.
- Physical activity may include lifting of boxes and materials, setting up equipment, etc.
How To Apply If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is September 25^th, 2025, at 11:59pm ET.
To apply, please navigate to: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1127
Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.
Our Commitment to IDEA Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.
Recruitment process Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!
About Make-a-wish® Canada Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1,000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish^® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.
About Make-A-Wish Canada
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in Canada, and in 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 1,100 volunteers across the country grant more than one wish per day on average. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,606 wishes across the country; more than 1,400 last year alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish Canada, visit makeawish.ca.