ABOUT US
SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact 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 a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology.
SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. 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. (https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/aboutus/equitydiversityandinclusion)
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 Associate, Corporate Partnerships.
Description of the Position
The Associate, Corporate Partnerships will work with the Corporate Partnerships team and other partners (the Hospital, Foundation and third parties), to manage corporate relationships with new, active and lapsed corporate supporters, across all sectors who give under $20,000 annually.
The Associate, Corporate Partnerships will project manage and execute the workplace giving/employee engagement programs across the Corporate Partnerships team to drive campaigns and loyalty to SickKids with employee groups. The Associate will work in collaboration and report directly to the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Work collaboratively with the Corporate Partnership team to manage a portfolio of 100+ corporate supporters who give under $50,000
- Proactively identify and pursue new corporate partnership opportunities through strategic prospecting, cold outreach, and relationship-building to expand the donor pipeline and uncover new revenue opportunities.
- Demonstrate strong relationship management and donor engagement skills by anticipating partner needs, assessing opportunities for growth and upgrade potential, and delivering thoughtful, high-impact stewardship experiences.
- Identify and cross sell opportunities within other SickKids Foundation offerings for employee fundraising groups to take part in.
- Manage donor and partner relationships with a focus on responsiveness, efficient account management, timely implementation of feedback, and prioritization of high-value engagement opportunities.
- Assist with cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of donors across all industry sectors and identify those ready to upgrade experience.
- Manage Corporate partnerships inbox, respond to inquiries and qualify prospects.
- Ensure outcome of donor meetings and follow-up actions are recorded in the donor database (known as ‘KYDS’).
- Keep on top of trends as it relates to employee engagement and giving.
- Participate on cross-functional projects as requested and support Relationship Managers as needed.
- Represent and speak on behalf of SickKids at corporate events.
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:
- University degree or community college diploma with a focus in marketing, fundraising, sales or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in fundraising or equivalent experience.
- Superior communication skills in addition to well-developed presentation abilities.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365.
- Excellent presentation building skills, specifically partnership pitches and donor-facing presentations tailored to corporate audiences and aligned with organizational fundraising priorities.
- Ability to think strategically, be creative and work independently in driving new initiatives or enhancing existing programs.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to constantly re-prioritize work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Organized, detail orientated and with exceptional follow-through.
- Exceptional team player and relationship builder.
- Experience in Corporate solicitation, selling sponsorships and engaging groups in Peer-to-Peer fundraising will be considered an asset.
- Understanding of how to best engage with companies through digital communication channels will be considered an asset.
- Experience with a donor database will be an asset.
- Experience in working with employee giving platforms (eg. Benevity, OneCause).
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
Expected Hiring Salary Range: $70,056 – $82,418; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $98,902.00. 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 Associate 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!
Position Status: Permanent Full-Time.
Hours: Hybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).
Available To: Internal and External Candidates.
Available: Immediately; this posting is for an existing vacancy.
Date Posted: May 27, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.
How to apply: Please apply on-line by visiting our website: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers (https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers)
Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the pre-screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ 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 People & Culture team at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
