Employment type: full time POSITION TITLE Manager, Partnerships (Non-Profit Community) NUMBER OF POSITION(S) 1 DIVISION Partnerships REPORTS TO Vice-President, Partnerships LEVEL Senior Leadership [ ] Director [ ] Committee [ X ] TYPE Ongoing [ X ] Project [ ] LENGTH Start: Nov 2025 End: Ongoing, minimum 2 years commitment HOURS / WEEK Fluctuates with work load; on average 1-3 hours / week COMPENSATION Unpaid role (volunteer) INTERNAL POSTING Opening: Sep 11, 2026 Closing: When filled EXTERNAL POSTING Opening: Sep 11, 2026 Closing: When filled POST-RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Number of Applications: Number of Interviewees: Number of Days to Fill Position: ORGANIZATION Based in Toronto, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits is a Canadian charity, 100% volunteerled that provides management consulting to improve organizational capacity and community impact for non-profits that otherwise cannot afford professional consulting. Endeavour has two consulting engagement rounds during the year, in the fall and in the spring. For each round, Endeavour will recruit and match teams of skilled volunteers with non-profit organizations in need of pro bono consulting. Since 2007, Endeavour has engaged more than 1000 volunteers on over 134 projects, delivering more than $8 million in pro bono consulting to local, national and international non-profits based in Canada. Endeavour’s partnerships with leading corporations in Canada offer pro bono and skills-based volunteering opportunities that contribute to employee engagement, professional and leadership development, talent retention and corporate responsibility goals. To learn more, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca. ROLE Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer Manager of Partnerships at Endeavour! As a Manager of Partnerships at Endeavour, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and expanding our external collaborations. You will support the VP in preparing and executing partnership initiatives with institutions to ensure a continuous and skilled flow of volunteer consultants applying to our consulting rounds. If you are hands-on, strategic in execution, great at networking and building relationships, this role is for you. RESPONSIBILITIES Partnership execution & relationship management : Support identification and engagement of potential academic partners and non profit organizations through research and outreach. Actively manage the lifecycle of partnership relationships, from creating Endeavour brand awareness, proposing partnership ideas, onboarding to ongoing stewardship and ensuring collaborative goals are met. Act as the primary point of contact for partner universities, and non profit organizations facilitating clear and consistent communication. Represent Endeavour within the community, advocating for the work we do and the impact we have on our community. Cross-Functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Research, Marketing & Communications, Talent Management) to ensure partnership activities align with Endeavour’s mission, enhance our brand visibility and complement our operating model. Help coordinate and contribute to collaborative marketing programs assisting with campaigns that involve partner organizations. Monitoring & reporting Track partnership progress using defined metrics and performance indicators. Prepare concise updates for senior leadership, highlighting partnership milestones and activities in pipeline. Be accountable for drafting proposals or presentation materials to communicate partnership opportunities internally and externally. QUALIFICATIONS Endeavour volunteer experience strongly preferred Advanced degree (MBA, PhD. etc.) preferred A strong network of contacts or understanding of university stakeholder groups (to establish partnerships) is strongly preferred Excellent networking, teamwork, communication and presentation skills to enhance the impact of outreach efforts Strong stakeholder engagement experience Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse internal teams to achieve shared goals A strong network of contacts in the non-profit community is a plus Ability to thrive in a virtual work environment Ability to respond to emails within 1-2 business days is required (to align with team standard) Minimum two-year commitment BENEFITS Supercharge your leadership: Strengthen and expand your leadership and management skills with hands-on, impactful experience. Expand your network: Connect with influential organizations, corporations, and key industry leaders, and build lasting professional relationships. Join an inspiring community: Collaborate with a diverse and dynamic group of professionals and leaders in consulting, industry, community, and academia. Discover new opportunities: Enjoy the chance to explore and volunteer in different areas and divisions within Endeavour. Enjoy ultimate flexibility: Take advantage of a flexible schedule that lets you balance your volunteering with your lifestyle. APPLICATION Documents Required: Resume Cover Letter (Please outline your academic network and how you plan to leverage that to make this role a success) Subject Line: Manager, Partnerships Email: simran.kataria@evcn.ca Please cc recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca WRITTEN BY Graziana Pastore - Director, Talent (Internal) APPROVED BY Simran Kataria - VP, Partnerships DATE Sep 11, 2026