Job description
Are
you a self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about
making a difference in the world?
you a self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about
making a difference in the world?
Founded
in 1995 by human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is an
international charity and educational partner that believes in a world where
all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work
internationally to free children from poverty and exploitation through a
holistic and sustainable development model called Adopt a
in 1995 by human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is an
international charity and educational partner that believes in a world where
all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work
internationally to free children from poverty and exploitation through a
holistic and sustainable development model called Adopt a
Village.
Domestically, we offer innovative programs that educate, engage and empower
youth to become agents of change.
Free
The Children
is looking for a dynamic and committed Partnership Manager to join our
Partner Relations Team, one of four subdivisions of Free The Children’s
Development Department. The Partnership Manager serves as the primary point of
contact for a portfolio of corporate and major gift foundation partners and
manages donor stewardship activities for their portfolio. The Partnership
Manager will work under the leadership of the Associate Director of Partner
Relations. The Partner Relations team is responsible for growing and
maintaining the organization’s position as the charity of choice amongst
100 per cent of its partners. The candidate should have a minimum of 1 to 3
years of progressive donor stewardship experience and/or a strong customer
service and project management background.
The Children
is looking for a dynamic and committed Partnership Manager to join our
Partner Relations Team, one of four subdivisions of Free The Children’s
Development Department. The Partnership Manager serves as the primary point of
contact for a portfolio of corporate and major gift foundation partners and
manages donor stewardship activities for their portfolio. The Partnership
Manager will work under the leadership of the Associate Director of Partner
Relations. The Partner Relations team is responsible for growing and
maintaining the organization’s position as the charity of choice amongst
100 per cent of its partners. The candidate should have a minimum of 1 to 3
years of progressive donor stewardship experience and/or a strong customer
service and project management background.
There
is a three (3) month probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month
period, all staff members are offered a health plan including dental and
Employee Assistance Program. The position is based out of Free the Children’s
office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street).
is a three (3) month probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month
period, all staff members are offered a health plan including dental and
Employee Assistance Program. The position is based out of Free the Children’s
office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street).
While
resumes are important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team
and culture. We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the
right person to join us as soon as possible.
resumes are important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team
and culture. We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the
right person to join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Reports
to and takes direction from the Associate Director of Partner Relations
and Director of Global Partnerships - Solid
relationship management and donor stewardship of corporate partners - Information
management and project management of complex multi-year partnership
commitments - Represent
Free The Children and the organization’s priorities to corporate partners
and represents the partners’ needs and interests to Free The Children
departments internally - Accountable
for maintaining the health and success of partners with a key focus on
partner retention, growth and expansion and also escalation to management
of any new opportunities or risks associated with partners - Execute
on strategies that drive long-term corporate engagement - Proactively
seek and identify partnership growth opportunities - Manage
sponsorship fulfillment of corporate partnerships for a series of large
scale events - Support
the design and delivery of third party events - Track
and meet all partnership deliverables and milestones - Report,
presentation and strategy preparation for partners
Skills
& Qualifications:
& Qualifications:
- Postsecondary
Degree or Certificate in related field (ex. business, marketing,
communications, project management etc.) - Demonstrate
sound knowledge of international development, youth empowerment and trends
in corporate social responsibility, corporate philanthropy and cause
marketing - Strong
interpersonal skills and communication skills in all internal and external
relations - Strong
organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
within tight deadlines - Very
keen eye for detail - Excellent
problem-solving skills and ability to navigate difficult conversations
with internal and external stakeholders - Demonstrated
ability to work well both independently and within a team setting - Excellent
comprehension and ease with the application of Microsoft Office programs,
particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel - Familiarity
with creating new documents using Adobe InDesign - Familiarity
with using a CRM system; experience using Salesforce is an asset - Outstanding
work ethic and proven ability to take initiative and remain organized and
solution driven - Positive
attitude, high energy, flexible and enthusiastic - Background
in sponsorship fulfillment is consider an asset - Excellent
coordination skills - Experience
managing small team - Strong
writing skills
What
makes Free The Children unique…
makes Free The Children unique…
A
Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate,
driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This means we work hard, set high
goals and exceed them to help empower youth to change the world.
Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate,
driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This means we work hard, set high
goals and exceed them to help empower youth to change the world.
If
you are inspired by collaboration, making friendships with incredible people,
unique additional responsibilities like working on our We Days, and if your
personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
you are inspired by collaboration, making friendships with incredible people,
unique additional responsibilities like working on our We Days, and if your
personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
Free
the Children is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
welcomes all interested parties to apply. We sincerely thanks all those who
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
the Children is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
welcomes all interested parties to apply. We sincerely thanks all those who
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
How to apply