Manager, Partnerships

ORGANIZATION

Based in Toronto, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits is a Canadian charity, 100% volunteer-led that provides management consulting to improve organizational capacity and community impact for non-profits that otherwise cannot afford professional consulting.

Endeavour has two consulting engagement rounds during the year, in the fall and in the spring. For each round, Endeavour will recruit and match teams of skilled volunteers with non-profit organizations in need of pro bono consulting.

Since 2007, Endeavour has engaged more than 1000 volunteers on over 134 projects, delivering more than $8 million in pro bono consulting to local, national and international non-profits based in Canada. Endeavour’s partnerships with leading corporations in Canada offer pro bono and skills-based volunteering opportunities that contribute to employee engagement, professional and leadership development, talent retention and corporate responsibility goals.

To learn more, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca.

ROLE

Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer Manager of Partnerships at Endeavour!

As a Manager of Partnerships at Endeavour, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and expanding our external collaborations. You will support the VP in preparing and executing partnership initiatives with institutions to ensure a continuous and skilled flow of volunteer consultants applying to our consulting rounds. If you are hands-on, strategic in execution, great at networking and building relationships, this role is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership execution & relationship management:

• Support identification and engagement of potential academic partners and stakeholders through research and outreach.
• Actively manage the lifecycle of partnership relationships, from creating Endeavour brand awareness, proposing partnership ideas, onboarding to ongoing stewardship and ensuring collaborative goals are met.
• Act as the primary point of contact for partner universities, facilitating clear and consistent communication.
• Represent Endeavour within the academic community, advocating for the work we do and the impact we have on our community.
  

Cross-Functional collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Research, Marketing & Communications, Talent
  Management) to ensure partnership activities align with Endeavour’s mission, enhance our brandvisibility and complement our operating model.
• Help coordinate and contribute to joint events, collaborative marketing programs assisting with campaigns that involve partner organizations.
  

Monitoring & reporting

• Track partnership progress using defined metrics and performance indicators.
• Prepare concise updates for senior leadership, highlighting partnership milestones and activities in pipeline.
• Be accountable for drafting proposals or presentation materials to communicate partnership opportunities internally and externally.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Endeavour volunteer experience strongly preferred
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD. etc.) preferred
• A strong network of contacts across universities (to establish partnerships) is strongly preferred
• Excellent networking, teamwork, communication and presentation skills to enhance the impact of
  outreach efforts

Job Descriptions

• Strong stakeholder engagement experience
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse internal teams to achieve shared goals
• A strong network of contacts in the non-profit community is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a virtual work environment
• Minimum two-year commitment

BENEFITS

• Supercharge your leadership: Strengthen and expand your leadership and management skills with hands-on, impactful experience.
• Expand your network: Connect with influential organizations, corporations, and key industry leaders, and build lasting professional relationships.
• Join an inspiring community: Collaborate with a diverse and dynamic group of professionals and leaders in consulting, industry, community, and academia.
• Discover new opportunities: Enjoy the chance to explore and volunteer in different areas and divisions within Endeavour.
• Enjoy ultimate flexibility: Take advantage of a flexible schedule that lets you balance your
  volunteering with your lifestyle.

APPLICATION

Documents Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Please outline your academic network and how you plan to leverage that to make this role a success)
  Subject Line: Manager, Partnerships
  Email: simran.kataria@evcn.ca
  Please cc recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca