Senior Development Officer, Signature Events & Partnerships

Community Giving and Operations Full Time Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2055

Salary Range: $74,700.00 To $83,000.00 Annually

Job title

Senior Development Officer, Signature Events & Partnerships

Department

Community Giving & Operations

Reports to

Manager, Signature Events & Partnerships

Salary range

$74,700 - $83,000

Job type

Full time, Permanent, Hybrid working 2-3 days per week

Posting period

Thursday, November 12, 2026

The opportunity

Are you motivated by the chance to help all young people in Canada access mental health support and Feel Out Loud at Kids Help Phone (KHP)?

Reporting to the Manager, Signature Events & Partnerships, the Senior Development Officer helps grow fundraising revenue and engagement for Kids Help Phone Foundation’s signature events, including BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk. The role develops participant and sponsorship strategies, manages corporate partner relationships, analyzes fundraising performance, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional event experiences and drive impact. It’ll take courage, collaboration, innovation, resilience and trust.

If you’re interested in giving more young people’s feelings a place to go with KHP Foundation, you can explore this opportunity today.

The responsibilities

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising & Participant Engagement:

- Support the development and execution of peer-to-peer fundraising strategies for BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk and other fundraising initiatives.
- Drive participant recruitment, activation, retention,



and fundraising performance through engagement and stewardship strategies.
- Build relationships with participants, team captains, and corporate teams, providing coaching and support to help achieve fundraising goals.
- Monitor campaign performance and recommend actions to optimize fundraising results and participant experiences.

Corporate Sponsorship Development & Relationship Management:

- Manage and grow a portfolio of event sponsors, corporate partners, and prospects.
- Identify, secure, renew, and steward sponsorship opportunities to achieve revenue and engagement targets.
- Develop customized sponsorship proposals, presentations, and partnership opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with corporate stakeholders to drive long‑term engagement and increased investment.

Sponsorship Activation & Stewardship:

- Lead sponsorship fulfillment and activation, ensuring all partner commitments are delivered successfully.
- Coordinate sponsor recognition, employee engagement opportunities, and event activations.
- Develop stewardship and impact reports that demonstrate partnership value and outcomes.

Signature Event Planning & Execution:

- Lead assigned workstreams for Kids Help Phone Foundation’s signature fundraising events, including BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk.




- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, volunteers, and community partners to deliver exceptional event experiences.
- Provide onsite event support and contribute to post-event evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track and analyze fundraising performance, participant engagement, and event metrics.
- Provide reporting, insights, and recommendations to support fundraising strategy and decision‑making.
- Support revenue forecasting, campaign planning, and the identification of growth opportunities and emerging trends.

Required Skills & Experience

- Min 5 years of progressive experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, fundraising events, corporate sponsorship, partnership development, or related fundraising roles.
- University or college degree in fundraising, event management, business, marketing, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience securing and managing corporate sponsorships and partnerships, including proposal development, stewardship, and fulfillment.
- Experience developing and executing peer-to-peer fundraising strategies, including participant activation, fundraising coaching, stewardship, retention, and supporter engagement.
- Experience planning and executing fundraising events, including managing timelines, budgets, stakeholders, and event deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to proactively manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver results in a

📌 Senior Development Officer, Signature Events (Canada)
🏢 Kids Help Phone
📍 Canada