Manager, Corporate Partnerships; West

"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."

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

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.

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.

• 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!

We are looking for a Manager, Corporate Partnerships (West) to join our team at Make‑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.

• 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.

• Post‑secondary education in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications,…