Manager, Corporate and Community Partnerships (Road Hockey)

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.  

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.  

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.   

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.  

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.   

Union: Non-Union
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Hours: 35 hours
Salary range: $78,000 - $90,000 (with additional benefits such as bonuses, pension, etc.)
Status: Permanent Full time
Vacancy: Backfill (Existing Vacancy)
Posted Date: February 20, 2026
Closing Date: March 8th, 2026

Application Submission Instructions: Please attach a single PDF containing your resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents.

The Manager, Corporate and Community Partnerships is a strategic relationship leader responsible for driving revenue growth through stewardship, account management, and thoughtful expansion of existing corporate and community relationships within the Road Hockey portfolio.

Approximately 75% of the role focuses on stewarding, growing, and deepening relationships with engaged captains, sponsors, and executive committee members, while approximately 25% involves new outreach and prospect development.

This role requires a working knowledge of event production, event marketing, peer-to-peer fundraising and road hockey to ensure corporate partners and teams are set up for success.

This high‑visibility role reports to the Director, Corporate and Community Partnerships, and is ideal for someone eager to build strategic partnerships, drive revenue growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of large‑scale fundraising events.

Account Management & Stewardship

• Serve as the lead relationship manager for assigned corporate teams, sponsors, captains, and executive committee members.
• Develop customized stewardship and growth plans for top accounts.
• Identify expansion opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with captains and influential leaders to identify warm introductions and new team prospects.
• Ensure strong renewal strategies and multi-year partnership growth.
• Provide strategic guidance to teams to maximize participation and fundraising.
• Develop executive-level engagement strategies within partner organizations.

Revenue Growth & New Business Development

• Develop and execute targeted prospecting strategies to recruit new teams.
• Conduct outreach aligned with event growth priorities.
• Secure sponsorship investment and corporate support.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and manage through to conversion.
• Meet and exceed participation and revenue targets.
• Leverage networks and partner referrals to unlock new opportunities.

Peer-to-Peer Strategy, Event Marketing & Execution

• Develop expert knowledge of the Road Hockey program and peer-to-peer fundraising best practices.
• Provide strategic fundraising coaching to captains and teams.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Work alongside event production teams and agencies to understand logistics and sponsor integration.

Financial & Operational Acumen

• Understand event budgeting and revenue targets.
• Utilize CRM (Blackbaud) and fundraising platforms (Raisin) to track prospect calls and meetings (Call Reports).
• Lead initiatives from concept through execution.
• Use data and performance insights to inform business development strategies

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in business development, sponsorship, fundraising, or account management.
• Proven track record of growing revenue through new business and account expansion.
• Demonstrated success managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stewardship mindset, combined with the confidence to make the “ask” and secure donor/partner commitments.
• Passion and a desire to join an organization that’s vision is to create a world free from the fear of cancer.
• High emotional intelligence and executive presence.
• Strong understanding of event marketing and experiential integration.
• Business acumen and comfort discussing budgets and financial targets.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM and fundraising platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational and prospect pipeline management skills.

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.