Embark on a transformative journey with Jack.org, where you will play a pivotal role in reshaping youth mental health across Canada. Our mission is to empower young individuals with community, knowledge, and tools to champion mental well-being. We envision a world where youth experience mental well-being, not distress. We stand poised and determined for this crucial task, backed by committed donors, visionary leadership, and a high-performing team eager to drive meaningful change.

Focused on addressing the prevalent issue of mental health distress among youthparticularly those systematically excluded from mental health dialogue and actionwe continuously adapt our programming to reflect the diverse realities of young people across Canada. Our approach centers on upstream prevention of mental distress and the promotion of lasting mental well-being.

As our new Manager, Corporate Partnerships, youll lead strategy and execution across our corporate revenue portfolio sponsorship, employee giving, cause marketing campaigns, and philanthropic partnerships. This is more than a fundraising job its an opportunity to lead, influence strategy, and contribute to a national movement. Join us in building a healthier future for young peopleand supporting the incredible team making it happen every day.

Position: Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Reporting to: Director, Development
Location: Toronto / Hybrid
Salary: $70,000$80,000
Status: Full-Time, Permanent

About You

• A proven fundraiser with success securing five- and six-figure partnerships
• Strategic thinker with a talent for building and stewarding relationships
• Confident self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Your Impact
As Manager, Corporate Partnerships, youll play a vital role in driving sustainable revenue through high-value partnerships that support Jack.orgs mission. Youll lead strategy and execution across a portfolio of corporate funders building and nurturing relationships that align with our programs, campaigns, and brand.

Youll manage your own portfolio with a personal revenue target of approximately $1.5M and contribute to a team goal of $3M annually. Your work will not only support the financial health of the organization, but will also create meaningful, mission-aligned partnerships that help amplify youth voices and advance mental health promotion across Canada.

This is a dynamic, highly visible role with opportunity for growth, innovation, and real impact in a national charity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

New & Existing Business Development (75%)

• Lead and execute strategies to secure new corporate partners through sponsorships, employee giving, grants, and in-kind support
• Build a strong and active pipeline in partnership with the Director of Development
• Identify, cultivate, and close high-value opportunities (five and six-figure donations) with a focus on multi-year revenue
• Lead proposal development, grant writing, sponsorship packaging, and partner communications
• Represent Jack.org at events and network through board, volunteer, and community channels

Donor Relations & Stewardship (20%)

• Manage a portfolio of 50+ corporate partners and prospects
• Deliver consistent, high-quality communication and impact reporting
• Ensure partners are acknowledged, stewarded, and supported through every touchpoint
• Lead donor meetings and relationship-building activities
• Support the execution of campaigns and activations (e.g., Jack Ride, Employee Giving)
• Collaborate with the Development, Programs, and Content teams to build best-in-class tools and experiences
• Negotiate agreements and deliverables for all corporate funding relationships

Administration (5%)

• Effectively manage budgets, financial resources, and monitor spend and ROI for corporate fundraising activities to ensure targets are met
• Participate in setting revenue targets for the portfolio alongside the Director of Development
• Support the annual budgeting and planning process
• Prepare, monitor, and report on the corporate annual plan, revenue, and KPIs
• Proactively flag progress deviations toward annual goals and revenue accountability
• Support the development and upkeep of corporate giving infrastructure and processes

What Youll Bring

• Passion for youth mental health and a desire to make a big impact in a small organization
• Drive to meet and exceed big goals and the confidence to own your portfolio
• Strong written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent at building relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Consensus-builder who can work cross-functionally and navigate complexity
• Proven success in sponsorship sales, grant writing, and closing gifts of $50K+ (including $100K+)
• Flexible, adaptive, and good with change
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is an asset
• Interest in growing your career with us
• Bonus: bilingual in French, or experience working in a corporate social responsibility role

Whats in it for you?

• A full-time, permanent position with a salary of $70,000$80,000 per annum
• A competitive, comprehensive benefits package
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of a national nonprofit with a bold and meaningful mission
• A flexible, trust-based culture with uncapped sick days and flexible hours
• Additional paid time off during winter and summer office closures for collective rest
• A values-driven team that combines purpose with high performance
• A chance to make a transformative impact on the mental health and well-being of young people across Canada

How to ApplyIf youre the person were looking for, apply with your cover letter and resume (PDF format preferred). Applications will be accepted until July 13, 2025, but we will be reviewing them as they come in so dont delay! The successful candidate must be able to start by September 1, 2025.

While the work involves supporting a network of youth in all provinces and territories, this position is based at Jack.orgs headquarters in downtown Toronto (hybrid work, across home and office).

At Jack.org, we strongly believe that having a diverse team with various skills and abilities will inspire creativity and drive innovation in our organization. We are committed to building a team representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that equity-deserving communities, including women, people of colour, people from the LGBTQ2S+ communities, and people with diverse abilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jack.org, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic, and accountable workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply you may be the ideal candidate were looking for.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. Accommodation requests can be made by contacting[email protected].

Thanks for applying!