Job Description

Title: Senior Partnership Strategy and Activations Officer

Employee Working Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada)

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (12 months)

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

The Senior Partnership Strategy and Activations Officer is responsible for advancing corporate fundraising through the development of strategic partnerships, tailored engagement strategies, and effective stewardship programs.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Account Management, Corporate Giving, this role will develop and implement corporate fundraising strategies, build and steward partner relationships, create customized engagement opportunities, and collaborate across the organization to drive revenue growth and deliver an exceptional partner experience.

In this role, you will:

• Implement corporate partnership fundraising strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to grow philanthropic revenue.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate partner engagement activities, stewardship and recognition initiatives, and fundraising campaigns aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct donor research and analysis to inform solicitation and engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic ownership, design bespoke solicitation strategies, design specialized solutions and provide strong CRM forecasting and reporting.
• Develop tailored solicitation materials, proposals, briefs, and engagement plans using specialized fundraising knowledge.
• Ensure fulfillment of partnership agreements, gift agreements, recognition plans, and stewardship commitments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of fundraising activities with broader organizational priorities.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising initiatives to ensure effective execution and donor experience, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to ethical fundraising standards, donor privacy regulations, and organizational policies.
• Prepare updates, reports, and insights to inform strategic decisions and portfolio planning.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 6-9 years experience and a 3-year college diploma or university degree in philanthropy, fundraising, business administration, marketing or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in a specialized discipline or broad experience across fields, along with an understanding of interconnections between processes and business units.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement and stewardship practices, and ethical fundraising standards.
• Experience managing donor portfolios, supporting or leading campaigns, and contributing to corporate partnership experience initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM or fundraising database systems.
• Ability to manage workload, balance competing priorities, and adapt strategies to evolving donor and organizational needs.
• Ability to identify complex problems, analyze interrelated factors, assess and mitigate risks, and develop solutions using specialized skills.
• Communication and influence skills to gather perspectives, understand needs, and present information to reach consensus, often in somewhat sensitive situations.

Working Conditions:

• Some domestic or international travel to generally safe locations may be required
• Work requires the ability to work to multiple, conflicting deadlines.
• Work requires interactions with clients who may be agitated or are experiencing stressful situations.
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/ customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).