Job Title: Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager

Reports To: National Director, Canada

Direct Reports: NA

Grade: 8

Location: Toronto, Canada (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in Canada will be considered.)

Department: Canadian National Office

Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent

Target Hiring Salary: CAD 90,418 – 95,000 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Closing Date: September 17, 2025 23:59 EDT

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Purpose:

To lead the strategy and execution of Right To Play Canada’s primary events, support the young professional's network and lead the stewardship and engagement of corporate partners. This fundraising role contributes to national revenue goals and stewards' key stakeholders.

Accountability & Responsibilities:

• Events (65%)
• Engagement & Relationship Lead with Corporate Partners and Management with Key Volunteers (30%)
• Contribute as a Member of the Canadian National Office Leadership Team (5%)
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience / Language):

• A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, or event planning, with a proven ability to generate revenue and lead cross-functional teams
• Key skills include strategic planning, donor stewardship, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency with digital fundraising tools and event platforms (e.g. OneCause, MCRM)

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration: Leads cross-functional teams, engages diverse internal and external stakeholders, and fosters a cooperative work environment.
• Growth Mindset: Continuously seeks improvement, innovation, and new approaches to fundraising and engagement.
• Resilience: Navigates complex projects, shifting priorities, and high-pressure events with adaptability and focus.
• Professionalism: Maintains integrity, accountability, and a strong donor- and mission-centred approach in all activities.
• Management and Interpersonal Skills: Provides clear direction, coaches staff, builds strong relationships, and inspires teams and volunteers to achieve shared goals.

Additional Information:

• This role requires occasional travel within Canada and potentially internationally to support key events or initiatives.
• Evening and weekend work is expected during peak periods, including donor events and volunteer committee meetings.

Check our Job Advert for the full Job Description: https://apppack-app-righttoplay-publics3bucket-veclfraq9ykl.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/JA\_Events\_and\_Corporate\_Partnerships\_\_Manager\_Aug\_2025.pdf

Benefits:

• Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
• Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
• Paid leaves (15 days annual leave and 3 personal days per year)
• Competitive benefits such as medical insurance, group RRSP plan, and gym membership
• Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Flexible work policy
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/218680-events-and-corporate-partnerships-manager-cno/976509-application-form/en

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process is available here [https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/how-to-join-us/]. Safeguarding information is available here [https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/safeguarding/].

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People amp; Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.