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"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital &amp; Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® CanadaWHAT 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 VALUESOur 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?<ul><li>Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada</li><li>A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired </li><li>An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, &amp; Wish paid hours </li><li>Annual vacation starting at three weeks &amp; additional paid leaves </li><li>Hybrid work model </li><li>Work/life balance and flexibility </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li><li>Corporate discounts </li><li>Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities </li><li>Fun employee activities, contests, and more!</li></ul>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 INWe are looking for a Manager, Community Partnerships to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. In this role, you will drive revenue growth by planning and executing first-party fundraising events and campaigns, while leading strategy and delivery for third-party fundraising initiatives. The role builds and stewards relationships with donors, partners, vendors, and volunteers, supporting regional engagement.This role is based in Winnipeg and is a full-time, hybrid, permanent position. The hiring range for this role is $83,000-$88,000.WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul><li>Develop and implement regional fundraising plans and lead execution of first-party and third-party fundraising initiatives.</li><li>Plan and manage all aspects of first-party events, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and gift-in-kind sourcing.</li><li>Oversee and support the delivery of community-led and third-party fundraising events. </li><li>Track revenue progress and contribute to achieving annual and multi-year fundraising targets.</li><li>Build, cultivate, and steward relationships with community partners, donors, sponsors, and supporters. </li><li>Create tailored engagement and stewardship plans to strengthen long-term donor commitment. </li><li>Represent the Foundation in the community, building awareness and supporting fundraising efforts across regions. </li><li>Collaborate across departments to align messaging, support organizational goals, and model One-Team Leadership. </li><li>Maintain accurate donor and event records in Salesforce and ensure high standards of data integrity. </li><li>Contribute to a mission-driven, inclusive culture by supporting colleagues, elevating impact stories, and engaging publicly when required. </li><li>Track activities, evaluate performance metrics, and prepare reports as needed. </li><li>Other duties as required.</li></ul>WHAT YOU BRING<ul><li>Post-secondary education in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or equivalent combination of training, education and work experience.</li><li>3-5 years of experience in fundraising, events, donor relations, or community engagement. </li><li>Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office tools. </li><li>Experience working in a non-profit or charitable organization preferred. </li><li>Strong understanding of event planning, sponsorship cultivation, and donor stewardship. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to speak to large groups and in front of the public or local media. </li><li>Access to reliable transportation to and from the office, as well as for attendance at events, donor meetings, and for other local needs. </li><li>A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.</li></ul>YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul><li>Hybrid work model, with 2 days in-office per week and 3 days remote. Regular travel to local event venues and donor/sponsor locations may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required.</li></ul>Physical/Mental Effort&nbsp;<ul><li>Work under pressure of tight deadlines, balancing high volume workload, and with multiple demands and changing priorities. </li><li>Physical activity may be required during event setup/takedown.</li></ul>How to applyIf everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is January 27th, 2025, at 11:59pm ET.&nbsp;To apply, please navigate to: <a href="https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en" target="_blank">https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en</a>- CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1336Make-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 IDEAMake-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 processOur 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® CANADAIn 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.JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITYFor more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.&nbsp;

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Manager, Community Partnerships (Events)

"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital &amp; Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® CanadaWHAT 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 VALUESOur 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?<ul><li>Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada</li><li>A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired </li><li>An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, &amp; Wish paid hours </li><li>Annual vacation starting at three weeks &amp; additional paid leaves </li><li>Hybrid work model </li><li>Work/life balance and flexibility </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li><li>Corporate discounts </li><li>Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities </li><li>Fun employee activities, contests, and more!</li></ul>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 INWe are looking for a Director, Fundraising Operations to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the SVP of Philanthropy &amp; Partnerships, in this role you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for fundraising operations, with a primary focus on prospect clearance, stewardship, and data governance. This role ensures consistent, high-quality donor experiences by developing and governing processes, tools, and standards that support Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships, and Community Partnerships teams.This role can be based in any Make-A-Wish Canada office and is a full-time, hybrid, permanent position. The hiring range for this role is $99,600-$106,000.WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul><li>Provide strategic leadership and oversight for fundraising operations, including stewardship and prospect clearance functions.</li><li>Lead and support the Manager, Stewardship &amp; Donor Engagement, fostering collaboration and high performance.</li><li>Develop, document, and train teams on prospect clearance guidelines, best practices, and governance standards.</li><li>Manage prospect clearance and pipeline processes, resolving conflicts and adjudicating prospect assignments.</li><li>Design and implement segmented donor stewardship journeys, including recognition frameworks and engagement cadence.</li><li>Ensure stewardship tools and resources support consistent, high-quality donor experiences.</li><li>Partner with Business Applications and IT to ensure effective use of Salesforce, iWave, Donor Drive, and related systems.</li><li>Champion data governance, data hygiene, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting standards. </li><li>Act as a bridge between Fundraising, IT, and Business Applications to resolve operational gaps and improve system integration. </li><li>Lead continuous improvement across the fundraising lifecycle using a One-Team, One- Mission leadership approach. </li><li>Other duties as required.</li></ul>WHAT YOU BRING<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, fundraising, data/technology management, or related field (CFRE an asset).</li><li>Minimum 5-7 years of experience in fundraising operations, major gift fundraising, or related functions in a complex non-profit environment.</li><li>2-3 years of people leadership or team management experience. </li><li>Strong experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and fundraising technologies. </li><li>Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives. </li><li>Ability to collaborate with technical teams while maintaining a fundraising-centric approach. </li><li>Expertise in donor stewardship, donor journey development, or major gifts processes. </li><li>A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.</li></ul>YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul><li>Hybrid work model, with 2 days in-office per week and 3 days remote. Travel may be occasionally required regionally or across provinces for team meetings, conferences or presentations. Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required.</li></ul>Physical/Mental Effort&nbsp;<ul><li>Work under pressure of tight deadlines, balancing high volume workload, and with multiple demands and changing priorities.</li></ul>How to applyIf everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is January 26th, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.To apply, please navigate to: <a href="https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en" target="_blank">https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en</a>- CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1330Make-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 IDEAMake-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 processOur 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® CANADAIn 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.JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITYFor more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.

Director, Fundraising Operations

"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital &amp; Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® CanadaWHAT 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 VALUESOur 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?<ul><li>Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada</li><li>A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired </li><li>An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, &amp; Wish paid hours </li><li>Annual vacation starting at three weeks &amp; additional paid leaves </li><li>Hybrid work model </li><li>Work/life balance and flexibility </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li><li>Corporate discounts </li><li>Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities </li><li>Fun employee activities, contests, and more!</li></ul>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 INWe are looking for a Director, Corporate Partnerships to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Partnerships, in this role you will lead the growth and stewardship of corporate fundraising partnerships across Western Canada, driving revenue through new and existing relationships. This role provides strategic leadership, manages a regional team, and ensures aligned execution of corporate fundraising initiatives.This role can be based in Vancouver or Calgary and is a full-time, hybrid, permanent position. The hiring range for this role is $99,600-$106,000.WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul><li>Develop, grow, and steward multi-year corporate partnerships across Western Canada, with a focus on high growth markets in British Columbia, the Yukon Territories, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan.</li><li>Identify and secure new corporate partnership opportunities, including sponsorships, philanthropic gifts, cause-related marketing, employee engagement, and gift-in-kind.</li><li>Serve as a senior ambassador for Make-A-Wish in assigned markets with corporate and community stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a regional corporate partnerships team. </li><li>Collaborate with Philanthropy, Community Partnerships, and Marketing teams to align partnership strategies. </li><li>Champion One Team Leadership and foster a mission-driven, inclusive culture. </li><li>Represent the organization in donor meetings, media engagements, and community events as required. </li><li>Track partnership activity and performance using Salesforce CRM and prepare reports as needed. </li><li>Align regional partnership strategies with national fundraising priorities. </li><li>Support achievement of significant corporate revenue targets. </li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>WHAT YOU BRING<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications, or related field (CFRE an asset).</li><li>Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, or business development.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of people leadership or team management experience. </li><li>Proven success securing and stewarding high-value corporate partnerships. </li><li>Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. </li><li>Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation abilities. </li><li>Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office tools. </li><li>Access to reliable transportation to and from the office, as well as for attendance at events, donor meetings, or other local needs. </li><li>A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.</li></ul>YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul><li>Hybrid work model, with 2 days in-office per week and 3 days remote. Travel to local event venues or donor/sponsor locations may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required.</li></ul>Physical/Mental Effort&nbsp;<ul><li>Work under pressure of tight deadlines, balancing high volume workload, and with multiple demands and changing priorities.</li></ul>How to applyIf everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is January 25th, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.To apply, please navigate to: <a href="https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en" target="_blank">https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en</a>- CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1313Make-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 IDEAMake-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 processOur 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® CANADAIn 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.JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITYFor more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.

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