Manager, Events and Community Engagement
The Manager, Events and Community Engagement will lead and execute the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s event portfolio and strengthen our corporate sponsorships programme. This role is responsible for fundraising growth through events, particularly our digital peer-to-peer fundraising event, known as the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope.

The role will be responsible for a growing area of the organization and represent the Institute to key stakeholders and potential sponsors. The role reports to the Associate Director of Development and works closely with the Director of Development, Marketing, and Communications.

About Jane Goodall Institute of Canada:
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGIC) is where hope meets action. We are amplifying community-led initiatives to create a world where animals, people, and the environment all thrive together.

Our impact is global: we are actively working with communities to protect and restore critical chimpanzee habitats across five African nations (Senegal, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Republic of Congo), preserving these incredible ecosystems for future generations. Here in Canada, we support Indigenous-led conservation initiatives that protect ancestral territories. Through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots movement, we are supporting the next generation of conservation leaders, empowering young changemakers from coast-to-coast-to-coast to ignite grassroots action in their own backyard.

Every project, every partnership, and every young activist we inspire creates ripple effects that transform communities and ecosystems worldwide.

Our Values:
Relationships First - build reciprocal, respectful partnerships

Hope in Action - harness the power of hope to inspire change

Always Evolving - embrace continuous learning and courageous questioning

Tapestry of Life - honour the interconnectedness of all living things

About the Role:
The Manager, Events & Community Engagement will lead and execute the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s (JGIC) event portfolio and strengthen our corporate sponsorships programme. This role is responsible for fundraising growth through events, particularly our digital peer-to-peer fundraising event. The Manager will be responsible for a growing area of the organization and represent JGIC to key stakeholders, and potential sponsors.



The role reports to the Associate Director of Development and works closely with the Director of Development, Marketing, and Communications.

Key Responsibilities
Peer-to-Peer & Signature Events:

Lead and execute the JGIC’s National Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising program, the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope. Leadership of this event includes project management, sponsorship fulfillment, and Hike participant stewardship.

Lead and execute JGIC’s Spring Virtual Auction, including project management, sponsorship cultivation, and direct auction participant communications.

Work alongside the Manager, Development and Associate Director, Development, to design and deliver exceptional donor events for supporters across Canada.

Identify and develop new event concepts in response to market trends, revenue generation, and evolving organizational needs.

Champion a culture of ‘always evolving’ by embedding data-driven decision-making across all events: leveraging attendee analytics, post-event evaluations, and sector benchmarks to inform future planning.

Responsible for the training and management of volunteers and staff for fundraising and donor engagement events.

Partnerships & External Relations:

Manage the corporate sponsorship programme as it pertains to events, developing mission-aligned prospects lists, compelling proposals, reports, and outreach activities.

Support an engaging Events Committee composed of committed and passionate volunteers.

Operations & Leadership:

Implement consistent, proactive stewardship practices that retain and grow corporate support, including recognition, reporting, and relationship touchpoints throughout the year.

Create and manage annual events budget with accountability for financial performance and ROI targets.

Work closely across the integrated Development & Communications team to grow donor acquisition strategies and stewardship activities as they pertain to events and sponsorships.





Provide strategic and operational support for special fundraising projects as needed, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team.

Manage vendors, internships, and consultants to support events and sponsorships as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

3-5 years of event management and/or digital campaign experience

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Budget management experience

Familiarity with event platforms and CRM systems (i.e. Givergy, CrowdChange, and Salesforce)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable representing the organization to external stakeholders and new supporters

Strong relationship-building skills both internally across the organization, and externally.

Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership without heavy oversight

Environmental and community-led conservation knowledge and/or passion an asset

Ability to work evenings/weekends when necessary during event times (lieu days are provided based on organization’s policy)

What We Offer

Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a rapid-paced, mission-driven organization with a dedicated, supportive team that is making a tangible difference in the world.

Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with work-from-home flexibility and in-person collaboration at our downtown Toronto office.

Competitive compensation and benefits: Access comprehensive benefits, including RRSP contributions. The salary range for this position is $63,126 to $75,186, commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Work-Life Balance: Half-day on Fridays, starting with three weeks of vacation, plus an annual holiday closure at the end of the year.

Professional Growth: Access to professional development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JGIC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, ethnic background, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, or disability. We encourage candidates from underserved or historically marginalized groups to apply. If you face barriers related to your intersectional identities and want to inquire about individualized application support, please contact us at [email protected].

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📌 Manager, Events & Community Engagement (Ontario)
🏢 The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada
📍 Ontario