Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Community Investment

Status: Full time (12 to 15-month contract) - Existing position

Location: Hybrid role – GTHA.

We are committed to a human-centered recruitment process and do not use AI tools at any stage of candidate evaluation or selection process.

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is looking for our next Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Community Investment to help Canadians with cystic fibrosis (CF) live W/O Limits .

Imagine life, health, and hope without limits . You can help us lengthen life-spans and improve lives. Ensure CF care and support is available. Increase access to critical medicines. Help everyone in Canada’s CF community live fully, beyond the limits of cystic fibrosis.

Are you ready to help Canadians live without limits ? Apply today and change lives tomorrow.

WHO ARE WE?

Cystic Fibrosis Canada has dramatically changed the cystic fibrosis story, advancing research and care that has more than doubled life expectancy. Since being founded by parents in 1960, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has grown into a leading organization with a central role engaging people living with cystic fibrosis, parents and caregivers, volunteers, researchers and healthcare professionals, government and donors, all working together to change lives through treatments, research, information and support. Despite remarkable progress, the fight is not yet done; there are still Canadians left behind. The organization’s goal is to keep pushing until all people with cystic fibrosis can experience a full, healthy life, without limits.

THE ROLE AND IMPACT:

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships is responsible for developing, securing, managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partnerships that advance CF Canadas mission and revenue goals. Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships, the Manager works collaboratively across the organization to identify partnership opportunities, cultivate relationships, deliver exceptional stewardship and achieve annual revenue targets through corporate philanthropy, sponsorship, cause marketing, employee engagement and strategic partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH:

Corporate Partnership Development & Revenue Generation

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate partners and prospects.
  
  
  
  
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners with accountability for revenue growth, retention and engagement.
• Secure funding through corporate philanthropy, sponsorship, employee giving, cause marketing and foundation partnerships.
• Develop compelling sponsorship and partnership proposals, presentations and agreements.
• Build and maintain a healthy revenue pipeline and support forecasting activities.
• Monitor industry trends and identify new partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.

Partner Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Develop and implement stewardship plans that strengthen partner relationships and support long-term retention.
• Ensure timely and meaningful reporting on the impact of partner investments.
• Identify opportunities to deepen engagement and expand partnerships across multiple business units, employees and leadership teams.
• Coordinate recognition activities and partnership benefits in accordance with organizational policies and commitments.

Partnership Activation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Events, Philanthropy and regional teams to develop and deliver partnership opportunities.
• Support the activation of corporate partnerships within national and regional events, campaigns and programs.
• Deliver presentations and engagement opportunities for partners and employee groups.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless and positive partner experience.

Reporting, Planning & Administration

• Maintain accurate partner records, pipeline activity, revenue forecasts and stewardship actions within Raiser’s Edge NXT and other organizational systems.
• Prepare reports, analyses and updates related to partnership performance and key metrics.
• Track progress against revenue and retention goals.
• Support annual planning, budgeting and business development initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Fundraising, Public Relations or a related field.
  
  
  
  
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship, business development, fundraising or B2B account management.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing corporate partnerships and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience developing proposals, sponsorship agreements and impact reports.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships and projects simultaneously.
• Experience working within the charitable, nonprofit or healthcare sector is considered an asset.
• Experience with corporate foundations, employee engagement programs and cause marketing partnerships is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with CRM systems; intermediate to advanced experience with Raisers Edge NXT is considered an asset.
• Strong proposal writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience with pipeline management, forecasting and revenue reporting.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Business Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Communication & Influence
• Project Management
• Adaptability
• Donor and Partner-Centered Stewardship

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Team-oriented, dynamic, and passionate work environment, with colleagues who are driven and motivated for this community.
• A company culture rooted in empathy, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Flexible working schedule.

Please submit your resume and cover letter directly through LinkedIn

Cystic Fibrosis Canada thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to submit your application: Open until filled

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to culture, ethnicity, race, color, religion, beliefs, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at all stages of the hiring process.

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