Business Development / Partnership Manager

Business Development / Partnership Manager (m/f/d)

About Us

LandSeed Organization is a nonprofit focused on improving community well-being through innovative research and design. Specializing in healthcare, dementia care, and sustainable housing, it integrates AI and technology to create practical, real-world solutions. By collaborating across disciplines, LandSeed aims to enhance quality of life and build inclusive, supportive environments.

About the role

LandSeed is seeking a Business Development & Partnership Manager with 4–5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement. This role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to drive strategic collaborations and create meaningful community impact.

You will help advance LandSeed’s mission in healthcare, dementia care, and sustainable housing by fostering partnerships, supporting fundraising, and enabling AI- and technology-driven solutions. This is a volunteer role with the potential to grow into a paid leadership position.

What you will do

Identify and develop strategic partnerships with organizations, funders, and stakeholders aligned with LandSeed’s mission.

Support business development initiatives to expand LandSeed’s impact and reach.

Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership strategies with organizational goals.

Assist in negotiating and maintaining agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.

Contribute to proposal development, grant applications, and fundraising efforts.

Monitor partnership performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

Represent LandSeed at events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Support and mentor junior team members in partnership and business development activities.

What we are looking for

4–5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or related roles.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships.

Knowledge of nonprofit, healthcare, or social impact sectors is a plus.

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to contribute to strategic growth initiatives and organizational goals.

Experience with grant writing or fundraising is an advantage.

Collaborative, proactive, and mission-driven mindset.

Why join us?

Be part of a nonprofit improving community well-being through innovative research, AI, and technology.

Use your skills to build partnerships that create real-world impact in healthcare, dementia care, and sustainable housing.

Collaborate with a passionate, cross-disciplinary team committed to positive social change.

Begin as a volunteer leader with the opportunity to transition into a paid role as initiatives grow.

Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values creativity, mentorship, and collaboration.

Contribute to creating inclusive and supportive environments and leave a legacy of meaningful impact

Our Hiring process

• Initial application review.
• Interview with the hiring team.
• Final decision and offer.

Place of work / Location

• Ottawa, ON, Canada