About the role#
SickKids Foundation is offering a paid, 12-month Development Internship Program beginning in September 2026. This role is a rotational opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience across Campaign and Transformational Giving, Major Gifts, and Leadership Giving. You will gain exposure to donor engagement, stewardship, campaign operations, and relationship management while building professional networks in the nonprofit sector.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and execution of fundraising strategies and donor engagement initiatives.
- Conduct donor and prospect research, including prospect identification and pipeline development.
- Maintain and update donor records and engagement activity within the Foundation CRM database.
- Assist with donor meeting coordination and stewardship activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Corporate and Community Partnerships.
What you'll need#
- Recently completed a post-secondary education in a related field such as Business Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Sociology, or Political Science.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The role is full-time and follows a hybrid work model.
- This is a paid internship.
About SickKids Foundation
SickKids Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1972, it focuses on fundraising and philanthropy to support The Hospital for Sick Children. The foundation employs between 201 and 500 people. Its work centers on advancing Precision Child Health through the collection of funds.
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