ABOUT US
As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better. We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.
SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.
We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Intern, Development.
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time, 12 month Contract
Available: September, 2026
Description:
SickKids Foundation is hiring for a paid 12-month Development Internship Program beginning in September 2026, designed to create meaningful career pathways in fundraising and philanthropy while helping build a more inclusive nonprofit sector. This rotational opportunity offers hands-on experience across Campaign & Transformational Giving, Major Gifts, and Leadership Giving, with exposure to donor engagement, stewardship, campaign operations, and relationship management. The program is designed to help interns build skills, experience, and professional networks that support long-term careers in Development. This year’s recruitment includes intentional outreach to people with disabilities as part of the Foundation’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity in the nonprofit sector.
Campaign & Transformational Giving | Major Gifts | Leadership Giving
The SickKids Foundation Development team is committed to building exceptional donor relationships that advance the Foundation’s ambitious fundraising goals and help transform child health. As the Foundation works toward its historic $2.5B campaign goal, the Development team plays a critical role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors through meaningful, strategic engagement.
This unique 12-month rotational internship offers hands-on experience across three high-impact fundraising teams through three consecutive four-month rotations:
Campaign & Transformational Giving , Philanthropy and Leadership Giving
Through these rotations, interns will gain exposure to the full donor engagement lifecycle, including:
- Major Gifts ($100K+)
- Leadership Giving ($10K–$99.9K)
- Campaign and transformational fundraising initiatives
Interns will contribute to a variety of strategic and donor-focused projects while developing a strong foundation in fundraising, relationship management, donor stewardship, and campaign operations within one of Canada’s leading healthcare charities.
Key Responsibilities
Throughout the program, interns will have the opportunity to:
- Support the development and execution of fundraising strategies and donor engagement initiatives across multiple giving programs and campaigns (e.g., Breakthrough Fund, Innovators, Women Powered)
- Conduct donor and prospect research, including prospect identification, pipeline development, and preparation of donor briefing materials
- Maintain and update donor records and engagement activity within the Foundation’s CRM database
- Assist with donor meeting coordination, impact reporting, hospital tours, and stewardship activities
- Provide project management and administrative support to the Campaign & Transformational Giving team on high-priority initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Corporate & Community Partnerships, Stewardship & Donor Relations, Research & Analytics, and Gift Administration
- Partner with hospital stakeholders to better understand funding priorities and communicate donor impact
- Participate in regular mentorship and coaching opportunities with leaders across the Development department
- Contribute to additional projects and team initiatives as required
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to multiple fundraising disciplines through a structured rotational experience
- Hands-on experience supporting donor strategy and relationship management
- Insight into campaign fundraising within a leading healthcare foundation
- Professional mentorship and development opportunities
- Experience working collaboratively within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Qualifications:
While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:
- Recently completed a post-secondary education in related field
- A strong interest in the not-for-profit sector
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools; experience with digital asset management systems or content platforms is an asset
- Familiarity or interest in leveraging AI-enabled enterprise tools (e.g., ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot) to support productivity and content development is considered an asset.
- Exposure to SharePoint, OneDrive, or other document management and collaboration platforms is an asset.
Total Compensation Package:
Hiring Salary Range: $21.57/hour
Hours: 35-hour work week, hybrid work model (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are in office days)
Date Posted: July 21st, 2026
Available: Internal and External Candidates
To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan) and flexible work arrangements to name a few!
SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.
