Job Title:	Advancement Director, Events & Partnership Experience
Department:	Advancement
Reports To:	Vice President, Community Giving & Advancement Operations
Salary Range:	$ 92,000-$108,000
Job Type:	Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid, 2-3 Days per week,
Preferred Location:	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posting Close Date	2025-04-03

Is This You?
Are you motivated by the opportunity to positively impact mental health for young people in Canada? Are you passionate about helping youth navigate the complexities of growing up in today’s technology-driven world? If so, Kids Help Phone is looking for dynamic individuals like you to join our team.

At Kids Help Phone, we’re on a transformational journey to change the landscape of youth mental health in Canada. This is an opportunity to be a part of something truly meaningful and to make a real difference in the lives of young people. It will take courage, resilience, and a commitment to helping fuel this transformative journey.

The Opportunity:
Kids Help Phone is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and results-oriented leader dedicated to shaping exceptional event and partnership experiences that resonate with KHP donors, prospects, volunteers, corporate partners, and the community at large.

As a senior member of the Advancement team, you will lead and influence a team of event fundraising professionals in the development and execution of KHP’s national signature events, Ontario-based partnership events, and new revenue-generating opportunities. This includes acquiring new and expanding current corporate partnership events, securing new corporate cause marketing and employee engagement programs to enhance KHP’s fundraising impact.

This role is also accountable for growing and strengthening KHP’s Independent Fundraising Events (IFE) program, which includes overseeing operations, financial monitoring, promotional campaigns, and strategic resource allocation to maximize revenue and engagement.

Working closely with other members of the Senior Advancement Leadership Team, you and your team will support the execution of key KHP events and partnership activations that foster deep relationships with donors, prospects, and volunteers.

Not only will our successful candidate be a strong leader and manager, but they will also be a driver of a positive work culture, skilled in managing up to senior leadership, and influencing cross-functional teams beyond their direct reports. The Advancement Director, Events & Partnership Experiences will be both collaborative and strategic, leading their portfolio with innovation, excellence, and energy to unlock new revenue streams and enhance KHP’s national fundraising impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Events & Partnership Experience portfolio, driving revenue growth through strategic event execution and corporate development (cause marketing and employee giving) to achieve financial and fundraising goals as outlined in annual plans.

• Develop and oversee event strategies for KHP’s National Signature Event, BMO Walk so Kids can Talk and Ontario-based partnership events, ensuring a robust sponsorship, corporate partnership, and volunteer engagement strategy is in place to maximize fundraising impact.

• Identify and acquire new revenue-generating opportunities through partnership events, corporate sponsorships, cause marketing campaigns, employee giving initiatives, and innovative event-based fundraising models.

• Act as the subject matter expert on event fundraising and partnership activations, providing strategic leadership to the Advancement team and ensuring alignment with organizational fundraising priorities.

• Develop and implement scalable processes, tools, and templates to execute flawless events and partnership activations, while overseeing the training and capacity-building of cross-departmental staff to enhance event performance.

• Support the optimization of the peer-to-peer fundraising system to enhance engagement and revenue for the BMO Walk So Kids Can Talk and Independent Fundraising Events (IFE) program, ensuring these platforms are leveraged effectively for donor acquisition and retention.

• Lead and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, providing coaching and performance management, and ensuring team members are thriving in their roles while delivering on ambitious fundraising goals.

• Analyze, evaluate, and report on financial and operational performance metrics, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement to enhance revenue generation and engagement.

• Collaborate with the Brand & Strategic Communications (BSC) team to develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies that drive awareness and participation in fundraising events and partnerships.

• Build and maintain essential cross-departmental and external relationships, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders, including the Advancement Director, Regional Philanthropy, whose team is responsible for executing events in Western & Eastern Canada.

• Embody Kids Help Phone’s vision and values, serving as an ambassador for the organization both internally and externally, fostering meaningful connections with donors, partners, and volunteers to advance KHP’s mission.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Post-secondary education or a Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, business, marketing, nonprofit management, event management, or a related field; a combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in event fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorship development, or nonprofit revenue generation, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of securing and expanding revenue streams through corporate partnerships, sponsorships, cause marketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

• Extensive experience leading large-scale events with multi-million-dollar revenue targets, as well as expertise in corporate fundraising, sponsorship acquisition, employee giving programs, and cause marketing.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and execute fundraising initiatives with corporate sponsors, donors, and community stakeholders, leveraging influence to secure funding and long-term engagement.

• Demonstrated experience managing teams/event budgets, revenue forecasting, and financial performance metrics to ensure fiscal accountability and sustainable growth.

• Strong leadership abilities, including team management, staff coaching, and fostering a high-performance work culture.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, as well as peer-to-peer fundraising platforms (e.g., Raisin) and event management software.

• Forward-thinking approach to technology, with expertise in data management and fundraising software to enhance donor engagement and event efficiency.

• French language proficiency is considered a strong asset.

• Holds or is actively pursuing the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation or an equivalent certification (considered an asset).

• Flexible availability to accommodate after-hours events and meetings; this position may require travel within Canada. A valid driver’s license and passport are required.

About Kids Help Phone:
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian leader and world innovator in youth mental health. As Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling and information service for young people, we support youth through various channels including phone, live chat, and text. Since 1989, we’ve been offering anonymous, confidential support to kids, teens, and young adults, helping them overcome challenges and improve their mental health.

We are pioneers in virtual care, and our team is dedicated to providing a critical lifeline to youth across the country, available in both English and French, and over 100 other languages via interpretation. We have built a trusted reputation for delivering innovative services, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us in making history.

Does this sound like a journey you want to be a part of?
Join us and make a difference in the lives of young people across Canada!

 

How to Apply:
Please attach a single file with your resume and cover letter, titled: lastname_firstname_Advancement Director via this link

For more information about Kids Help Phone, please visit our website. The position will be posted until April 3^rd , 2025

 

Kids Help Phone is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing barrier-free accommodations in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.):
We are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering all employees and service users. We strive to ensure that our services and environment are reflective of the communities we serve. We embrace differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability, and we are dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of these differences.

Benefits include:

Accidental Death Insurance, Hybrid Work Model, Life Insurance, Wellness Programs, Flex Time, Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Care, CAAT Pension Plan, Emergency Travel Assistance, and more!

Message to Agencies:
We do not accept unsolicited telephone calls, referrals, or resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered gratuitous, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral or other fees.