Manager, Corporate Partnerships (West) Full Time

“The best prescription I’ve ever given is a wish.”

-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® Canada

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH?

Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you!

Make-A-Wish^® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.

“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to… It’s wonderful to see (Rowan) with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!”

–Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
• A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
• An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
• Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
• Hybrid work model
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Employee Wellness Program
• Corporate discounts
• Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
• Fun employee activities, contests, and more!

Make-A-Wish^® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!

WHERE YOU COME IN

We are looking for a Manager, Corporate Partnerships (West) to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. In this role, reporting to the Director, Corporate Partnerships (West), you will drive revenue growth by managing, stewarding, and expanding relationships with new and existing corporate partners, ensuring the successful delivery of partnership commitments and maximizing donor satisfaction.

Working collaboratively across departments, you will support the execution of campaigns, activations, and recognition initiatives that deliver mutual value and align with organizational priorities.

This role can be based in Calgary or Vancouver and is a full-time, hybrid, permanent position. The hiring range for this role is $83,000-$88,000.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Solicit, manage and steward an assigned portfolio of corporate donors and sponsors, ensuring strong relationship management and long-term revenue growth.
• Oversee and execute all partnership deliverables, ensuring sponsorship commitments are fulfilled and partners receive exceptional value and recognition.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key corporate contacts through regular communication, meetings, and strategic check-ins.
• Identify and advance opportunities for partnership renewal, expansion, and multi-year commitments to deepen engagement and increase impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align corporate partner priorities with organizational initiatives and maximize shared outcomes.
• Support the planning and execution of corporate-led fundraising campaigns, activations, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Ensure a seamless and positive partner experience during events, volunteer engagements, and recognition activities.
• Serve as a visible ambassador of the Foundation within the local market, cultivating relationships with donors, community leaders, and partners to build awareness and drive engagement.
• Represent the Foundation at community events, donor meetings, public forums, and internal gatherings, modeling organizational values and mission.
• Accurately document donor interactions and partnership activities in Salesforce CRM, maintaining data integrity and tracking performance metrics.
• Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary education in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or equivalent combination of training, education and work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate partnerships, account management, or related roles.
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience working in a non-profit or charitable organization preferred.
• Experience stewarding donors or clients and supporting renewal processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to speak to large groups and in front of the public or local media.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the office, as well as for attendance at events, donor meetings, and for other local needs.
• A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work model, with 2 days in-office per week and 3 days remote. Occasional travel to local event venues and donor/sponsor locations may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required.

Physical/Mental Effort

• Work under pressure of tight deadlines, balancing high volume workload, and with multiple demands and changing priorities.

How to apply

If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!  The deadline to apply is March 11, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.

To apply, please navigate to:  https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1407

Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.  

Our Commitment to IDEA

Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is swift in pace.  Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates.  Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA

In the past 40 years, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 40,000 wishes across the country, with 2,000 of them last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.