- Type of position: permanent, hybrid
- Salary range: $80,000 to 90,000

About the CHEO Foundation

CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson Children's Hospice. For 50 years, the CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them. CHEO Foundation staff are inspired by donors, and the community, who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions and we are intentional in everything we do. We improve by learning from experiences and by being accountable for our outcomes. We take care of ourselves and each other, embrace equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity, and celebrate success as a team.

- Making a Difference in the Lives of Children/Youth
- Competitive Wages
- Adaptable Schedules
- Onsite Fitness Centre
- Inclusive Culture
- Wellness Programs

CHEO's Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to practices that support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity.

About the Role

The Senior Officer, Corporate Philanthropy plays a key role in growing and strengthening CHEO Foundation's corporate and industry partners. This is an independent relationship and growth-driven role focused on leading significant corporate relationships, advancing high-value partnership opportunities, and contributing expertise and insight that strengthen the overall corporate philanthropy portfolio.

Managing a significant portfolio of corporate partners and prospects,



the Senior Officer will independently develop and advance relationships across the community and beyond, identifying opportunities for major gifts, sponsorship, philanthropic support and long-term partnership growth. The role leads complex opportunities through the full partnership cycle, using sound judgement, disciplined pipeline management and customized strategies to create exceptional partner experiences and achieve measurable fundraising results.

Working closely with the Manager, Corporate Philanthropy, the Senior Officer contributes to portfolio strategy, identifies emerging opportunities and risks, strengthens partnership practices, and provides mentorship and guidance to colleagues or project teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to combine relationship leadership, strategic thinking and strong execution in support of CHEO Foundation's ambitious growth goals.

About You

You are an experienced relationship builder who can independently lead significant corporate relationships and move complex opportunities from discovery through solicitation, negotiation, closing and stewardship. You are energized by understanding what matters to a partner and translating that insight into opportunities that create meaningful value for both the partner and CHEO.

You bring professionalism, initiative, persistence and sound judgement. You are comfortable managing a high-value portfolio,



setting priorities, navigating competing interests and being creative when opportunities require a different approach. You understand how to build trust, influence decision makers and grow relationships over time.

You are collaborative and results focused, and you bring a team-wide mindset to your work. You are comfortable representing the Foundation with senior corporate partners locally and globally, contributing insight to portfolio planning, sharing expertise with colleagues and providing practical guidance or mentorship where needed. You value, inclusion, thoughtful stewardship and consistent follow through.

Primary Responsibilities

- Independently manage the strategy, stewardship and solicitation of a significant portfolio of corporate donors and prospects through the full donor life cycle, with clear relationship plans, next steps and measurable revenue outcomes.
- Proactively identify, qualify and pursue new corporate partnership opportunities, including sponsorships, employee engagement initiatives, proceeds of sales and philanthropic support, with a focus on high-potential, high-value and long-term opportunities.
- Build trusted relationships with corporate decision makers and champions, developing multi-year strategies that deepen engagement, strengthen retention and grow revenue over time.
- Lead complex corporate partnership opportunities through discovery, strategy, proposal development, negotiation and closing, exercising judgement to balance philanthropic value, partner objectives, brand considerations and long-term relationship potential.
- Develop customized and integrated partnership strategies aligned with partner inter

📌 Senior Officer, Corporate Philanthropy (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO Foundation
📍 Ottawa