Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships

About Food Banks Canada

At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged.

Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.

About the Role

Join our team as the Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships and play a vital role in advancing our mission to address hunger and poverty across the country. In this high-impact position, you'll lead the cultivation and stewardship of corporate and foundation partnerships, securing significant philanthropic investments that drive real change. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll craft compelling proposals, develop strategic fundraising initiatives, and contribute to achieving ambitious revenue targets. We're looking for a persuasive communicator and relationship builder with a proven track record in fundraising, who brings passion, strategic thinking, and a results-driven approach to their work.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation partnerships, leveraging “Moves Management” phases and stewardship activities to secure new, and grow current, partnerships to meet or exceed annual revenue targets
• Write compelling grant proposals and grant applications tailored to the requirements of corporations and foundations
• Collaborate with Food Banks Canada program staff and other team members to gather information, develop project narratives, and create budgets for grant proposals
• Support the Director, Philanthropic Partnership and team members, with the execution of sector diversification initiatives, working closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to optimize revenue generation
• Collaborate effectively with internal department stakeholders to ensure maximum revenue and implementation of fundraising best practices across the entire Development portfolio
• Build relationship loyalty through meticulous service, support, and creative problem solving

What You Will Need

• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience with a proven track record of success in fundraising and securing large gifts from corporations and foundations
• Experience working in a team environment across multiple stakeholder groups both internal and external
• Exceptional skills in networking, presenting, and pitching, with demonstrated capacity to manage prospects through the full “Moves Management” cycle (identification, cultivation, solicitation/agreement, stewardship) to a successful close
• Excellent writing and editing skills, crafting clear, persuasive, and well-researched grant proposals that align with funding opportunities and effectively communicate Food Banks Canada’s goals and impact.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to execute complex fundraising strategies
• Strong donor relations and customer service skills, and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project coordination and issue management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Working Conditions

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
• This position is home-based and must be located within 100km of the Greater Toronto Area.
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required

Application Information

If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.

This posting will remain open until noon PST on Friday, June 20^th, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!

Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to alleta@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.