Intern, Development

SickKids Foundation•Toronto, ON

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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