Partnerships Manager

Access to Success (ATS) is a Toronto-based not-for-profit on a mission to Enable Everyone. As a leading global innovation hub for accessibility startups, we help scale life-changing innovations to reach people with disabilities worldwide.

We are looking to hire a Partnerships Manager to support the organization's corporate fundraising and revenue generation efforts. Working closely with our Executive Director, you will help execute the organization's partnerships and business development strategy to create new sponsorships and revenue generating opportunities.

This is a high-visibility role where you will engage directly with our global partners and funders. Your work will directly contribute to scaling our work and impact, which you will experience up-close.

Please note that Access to Success does not solicit donations from the general public.

Format and timing:
Full-time (up to 40 hours/week) beginning February 2026

Location:
Hybrid, up to 3 days/week at our downtown Toronto office

Compensation:
Up to $75,000 per year based on qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Support the leadership team in all partnerships and fundraising activities from prospecting to impact reporting
• Draft and update partnership, sponsorship, and grant proposals including slides and memos (30%)
• Participate in partnership development meetings to understand our partners' needs and identify collaboration opportunities (25%)
• Engage regularly with our existing partners and funders, providing them relevant updates, opportunities and inviting them to ATS events (25%)
• Identify and evaluate new mission-aligned funding opportunities (10%)
• Attend internal and external events and programming, meet our community, and support the rest of the team in ongoing initiatives as needs arise (10%)

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in corporate fundraising and public-private partnerships
• Demonstrated track record of managing corporate fundraising and partnerships across multiple geographies
• Demonstrated track record of raising sponsorships for events and large conferences
• Deep understanding of what drives corporate philanthropy and public-private partnerships
• Exceptionally strong skills in creating slides and written proposals
• Prior experience in the disability sector will be a strong asset
• Prior experience in grant writing will be a strong asset

Important notes:

• People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply As a not-for-profit working for disability inclusion, lived experience with disabilities is a tangible skillset that will add to our mission
• In the spirit of inclusivity, we will share most of the interview questions with the shortlisted candidates in advance - we want you to put your best foot forward
• We are a team of builders – if you have a knack for dreaming up and implementing off-the-beaten-path ideas, you will fit in very well.
• You
  must
  be able to work in-person from our office in Downtown Toronto up to 3 days per week and attend community events throughout the year. Some events may take place after business hours.

If interviewees can be asked to provide references, employers should too. Here are ours:

• Our Fall 2021 Intern: Lessons from my dream job (Medium article: )
• Our 2025 Marketing Lead: "Being part of the Access to Success team was a highly rewarding experience that provided a unique opportunity to work hands-on in the accessibility innovation ecosystem. Working alongside a passionate and purpose-driven team made the experience even more meaningful and impactful."

Applications must be submitted at to be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until January 21, 2026.