Partnership & Engagement Manager

Job Description

The Programs team is a group of caring, dedicated staff that provides programs and services including a 30‑bed shelter service, a 24‑hour crisis line, women’s and children’s programs, and building economic self‑sufficiency programs. Interval House is seeking a career‑driven fundraising professional to be our Partnership & Engagement Manager.

• Liaise with the Resource Development team to develop and manage fundraising strategies, growing and maintaining revenue streams from corporate, foundation, major gift, leadership, planned giving, municipal, provincial and federal government sources.
• Develop and manage the annual major gifts revenue and expenditure budgets and report on status.
• Work with the Executive Team, Resource Development Team and managers to gather relevant information for funding and reports to funders and donors.
• Expand awareness of Interval House, establishing and maintaining new prospects and partnerships.
• Proactively establish and maintain respectful and professional communications with funding partners, agencies, the department’s team and other departments.
• Contribute to the organization’s communication activities, including cases for support, annual reports, website, social media and other activities as required.

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in fundraising with a focus on major gifts, corporate relations, sponsor ships and individual donations.
• University degree or related college courses and/or professional training in Fundraising Management.
• Strong understanding of the donor relationship cycle, moves management, major gift development strategies such as cultivation, stewardship, and planned giving.
• Strong prospecting and business development skills.
• Excellent communication skills; presentation and interpersonal skills; able to influence, engage and inspire donors and internal stakeholders.
• Consistently demonstrate accountability, positive and professional behaviour.
• Proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and external agencies.
• Ability to manage risks and balance time, money, staffing against business goals.
• Good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, both virtually and in-person, in a diverse environment.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills; manage multiple projects from conception to completion within tight timelines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and skills training.

• Job Type: Full‑time Permanent
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Salary Range: $78,000 to $85,000 annually (commensurate with major gifts experience)
• Work Arrangement:
  Fully onsite, with possibility of hybrid after 6–12 months
• Location:
  
  Toronto, Ontario

• Paid vacation and sick benefits
• Optional RRSP benefits
• Employer‑fully paid group insurance benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Interval House demonstrates its commitment to employees’ health and wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not condone any form of discrimination or workplace violence, whether virtual or onsite. Interval House does not use internal AI in its recruitment process.