Fundraising Intern, Events
at Make-A-Wish Canada

Job Description

Make-A-Wish Canada Internship Program

Your internship can change lives!

Our paid summer internship program is crafted to provide students from all backgrounds with an impactful non-profit work experience, fostering a deep understanding of the sector. Our program is dedicated to equipping students with hands-on experience and sector knowledge needed for their future careers, while making meaningful contributions to our organization. Interns at Make-A-Wish® Canada have the opportunity to work in their preferred areas of interest, on significant projects alongside industry leaders.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
• Hands-on project experience in real-time and a deep understanding of the non-profit sector
• An inclusive & collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired

WHERE YOU COME IN

We are looking for a Fundraising Intern to join our Community Partnerships team at Make-A-Wish® Canada. We are looking for a driven and creative student who enjoys collaboration, research and has fresh ideas! Reporting to the Director of Community Partnerships, you will gain valuable, real-world fundraising experience and provide the team with events, donor research and data entry support.

This role is based out of Vancouver.  This is a full-time summer internship at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and is on a hybrid model (2 days in office/3 days work from home office). The expected/ideal start date for the successful candidate is May 11^th 2026 with an end date of July 3^rd, 2026. The hourly wage is $18.25.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct research to identify potential donors.
• Utilize research tools, databases, and resources to gather and verify information.
• Prepare research profiles to support fundraising efforts.
• Identify opportunities for in-kind donations, auction items, and event sponsorships.
• Provide support to event committees (e.g., attend meetings and take notes, provide materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.).
• Support the team to coordinate first party events, with event logistics support.
• Maintain and update the donor database (SalesForce) with accurate and comprehensive information.
• Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Current student or a recent graduate in a business, fundraising, marketing or relevant program.
• Some related experience is preferred.
• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (requirement of Canada Summer Jobs funding).
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (requirement of Canada Summer Jobs funding).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

• A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Hybrid work environment, requiring working in the office 2 days per week and working from a home office 3 days per week.

 

Physical/Mental Effort

• Work with multiple demands and changing/overlapping priorities.

 

How to apply

If everything you've read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!  The deadline to apply is May 3^rd, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT.

To apply, please navigate to: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1505

Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process. 

 

Our Commitment to IDEA

Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.

 

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is swift in pace.  Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates.  Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA

Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 40,000 wishes across the country, over 1,800 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world's leading children's wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY

For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish^® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.