MANAGER, PARTNER ENGAGEMENT & ACTIVATION 

Toronto / Full-Time 

This role involves remote/work from home with a requirement for a minimum of two (2) days per week working onsite and may be subject to change as the organization works through its hybrid workforce plan and/or changing needs of the Foundation. We care about our team and community and are aligned with CAMH’s health and safety practices. 

ABOUT CAMH FOUNDATION 

Hi! I’m Denise Lo, Chief Partnerships Officer. I’ve spent the last two years with CAMH Foundation watching the organization and the cause grow significantly. I’m driven by working for a meaningful cause, with an exceptional team, and doing the job I love. 

I believe the key to an excellent Manager, Partner Engagement & Activation is dedication to delivering a holistic experience for corporate and community partners by understanding their objectives and highlighting the impact of their contributions in a meaningful way that builds affinity and support for CAMH. 

I invite you to join me for a conversation about your interest in CAMH, have the chance to meet members of our incredible team, and tell me more about how your career aspirations align with our bold journey to create a world where mental health is health. 

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. With a dedicated staff of more than 3,200 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 40,000 patients each year. The organization conducts ground-breaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government. 

CAMH Foundation is charged with raising and stewarding funds in support of CAMH. Its role is to help transform the way we understand and address mental illness by raising awareness and increasing engagement across the country. Generous and dedicated supporters help CAMH advance discovery and innovation, build spaces that promote recovery, and break down the stigma of mental illness. 

The Corporate & Community Partnerships team is responsible for engaging corporate Canada and community groups in meaningful ways that result in long-term and sustainable partnerships that help CAMH Foundation reach its fundraising, awareness, and impact goals. As members of the team, we are committed to a positive and safe work environment where we support, listen and learn from each other and are accountable to our many stakeholders. 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

The Manager, Partner Engagement & Activation will be a key member of the Corporate & Community Partnerships team and support the implementation of an integrated partnerships strategy that meets annual revenue targets. The Manager will engage partners to provide a best-in-class donor journey, execute on partnership deliverables, grow engagement, provide custom stewardship and identify ways to grow their support. The Manager will work closely with donor managers and cross-functionally with colleagues across philanthropy, stewardship, marketing and donor engagement, finance, operations, and hospital teams to ensure a successful donor experience. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Focused on activating and growing corporate and community partnerships, the Manager will implement and execute on an integrated plan to meet annual revenue requirements, deepen donor engagement and grow support by strategically aligning partner priorities with those of CAMH and CAMH Foundation. 

• Establish and implement cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to maximize corporate donations and sponsorship revenue. 

• Manage partner events, engagements and sponsor activations, working closely with donor managers and other fundraising and marketing colleagues.  

• Work closely with the Coordinator, Corporate & Community Partnerships to liaise with hospital teams to organize employee engagement initiatives such as education and volunteer opportunities. 

• Work cross functionally with other fundraising and support teams to identify and integrate corporate and community partnerships strategy into fundraising tactics, campaigns and institutional priorities. 

• Manage the execution of timely engagement, stewardship and reporting deliverables for partners including recognition and impact measurement, ensuring all obligations are fulfilled in a timely fashion in collaboration with Marketing & Donor Engagement, Donor Recognition, Stewardship, and Impact Communications colleagues. 

• Consult on the development of compelling custom proposals for partners to grow engagement and support. 

• Work closely with donor managers to curate and deliver personalized stewardship and engagement plans for key donors. 

• Work closely with the Coordinator, Corporate & Community Partnerships and donor managers to ensure activation schedules and partner records are accurately maintained in Raiser’s Edge database in a timely manner. 

• Oversee distribution of communications, invitations, CAMH News and newsletters to all corporate and community partners in collaboration with the Coordinator, Corporate & Community Partnerships. 

• Manage and track budgets related to partner engagement and activation. 

• Represent CAMH as an ambassador with corporate Canada and the community at events and engagements as needed. 

• Become a subject matter expert on activities happening across the Foundation and hospital to integrate into engagement and activation plans.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Act as an ambassador throughout the community, positively representing CAMH and CAMH Foundation. 

• Abide by the policies and procedures of CAMH and CAMH Foundation. 

• Maintain donor and CAMH Foundation confidentiality and privacy at all times. 

• Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of the Foundation. 

• Operate within the culture and core values of the organization. 

• Strive to optimize team effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Proactively identify and mitigate risk wherever it may arise. 

• Be attentive to and implement organization brand and style guidelines. 

• Participate in team meetings and work together with colleagues to maintain and improve knowledge and skills. 

• Act as a source of information and support to colleagues throughout the organization. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and participate in any training relevant to the role. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM 

• The qualifications for this role are a university degree in business administration, marketing, or other relevant fields with three or more years of job-related experience in sales, sponsorship, marketing, business development, fundraising, or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience. 

• Exceptional relationship management skills, with a strong focus on timely follow-up, attention to detail, and brand alignment.  

• Strong communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal and organizational acuity. 

• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and confidentiality. 

• Experience working in complex matrixed structures. 

• Strategic minded with operational excellence. 

• Experience using Raiser’s Edge database and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products. 

• Proven track record of success in account and project management. 

Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come into work every day, then we want to hear from you! 

Salary Range: $90,176.50 to $103,968.20 annually 

CAMH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out at HR.Foundation@camh.ca. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.  

Our north star is creating hope and improving outcomes for people facing mental illness. We work in respectful partnerships with each other and our hospital partners to inspire philanthropy and raise awareness in support of mental health.  

To apply: Manager, Partner Engagement & Activation – Foundation-camh

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.