Philanthropy Intern

Position: Philanthropy Intern

Location: Toronto, ON

Language: English, French (an asset)

Supervisor: Senior Manager, Philanthropy & Public Engagement

Position Type: Full-time, May-August 2026

Job requirement: Must be eligible to work in Canada

Salary: $18.50/hour

Closing Date: May 15, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Philanthropy Intern will support Crossroads International’s efforts to engage Canadians in advancing women’s rights and gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. This position will support our Philanthropy and Public Engagement team. The role requires an enthusiastic, dedicated and detail-oriented person who can comfortably manage multiple tasks, with a keen interest in fund-raising and a sense of donor relationship. The individual is a team-player with a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Depending on skillset, this individual will assist with tasks including, but not limited to strategizing events and campaigns, executing events, researching, and reaching out to corporations for events, emailing and calling donors, helping track communications on the database and other administrative support tasks as assigned.

The Philanthropy Intern position is full-time and requires at least 35 hours per week for 8 weeks from May to August 2026, with the possibility of continued employment pending organizational needs.

 

The role is mainly remote, with the opportunity to work in-person at the Toronto office when possible.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Mailing out donor acknowledgements kits
• Thank you calls to newly acquired and existing supporters
• Contacting supporters to update payment method for donations
• Research and outreach to corporations to secure in-kind donations for silent auction event
• Helping with the execution of the Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast events
• Helping with Peer-to-Peer campaign materials and coordination of the TeamRaiser digital page – on Blackbaud Luminate Online
• Strategizing new event ideas
• Planning and strategizing various campaigns we can execute throughout the year (UN days, Special holidays like Mother’s Day)
• Sending out tax receipts to donors
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED

• Prospect Research to find prospective funders: corporations or foundation funders
• Creation of Prospect Profiles for prospective funders
• Creation of digital materials like social media posts for donor recognition or marketing presentations

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university program or equivalent in a related field (Business, Philanthropy, Human Resources, Sociology, etc.)
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Interested in issues of international development, gender equality and poverty eradication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English. Bilingualism a strong asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (i.e., SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team and independently
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Capacity to work both collaboratively in a team and independently
• High level of autonomy and initiative
• Ability to work remotely for majority of the workweek in a fast-paced environment with the option of going into office if preferred

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS

• Share Crossroads’ values and ethical standards, particularly:
  • A commitment to preventing, mitigating and responding to sexual violence,
  • A commitment to gender equality, and
  • A commitment to anti-racism.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders and contribute to an inclusive organizational culture.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality and advancing the rights of women and girls in unique organizational roles and through organizational initiatives.

the organization

Crossroads International, a leader in international cooperation, has been fighting inequality for more than 60 years. We do this by bringing people together for a common cause, to create lasting solutions to overcome poverty and advance women’s rights. Crossroads works in some of the world’s poorest nations in sub-Saharan Africa.  We work with local partner organizations to create decent jobs and to empower women to become leaders and live free from violence.  Every year, we engage hundreds of experienced volunteers and staff North and South who apply their expertise locally to address global issues.  We invest in local partners who are best positioned to meet the needs of their communities.  With local partners, we develop co-operatives and collective enterprises that generate income and advance the autonomy of youth, women and the rural poor. We pilot innovative approaches to reducing violence against women and girls and advancing women’s rights. Together we are leveraging knowledge, expertise and dollars to create a more just and equitable world. Crossroads is a registered charity, supported by Global Affairs Canada, other government and non-government funders, and many individual donors around the world.

Crossroads is committed to the fundamentals and values of access and equity. Crossroads continuously works to promote an equitable culture of inclusivity and transparency. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee at Crossroads involves staff from various teams and regions within the organization, and committee members hold fresh perspectives essential for fostering meaningful dialogue and driving impactful change.

Crossroads is also committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct and advancing anti-racism. To that end, the organization is a signatory to Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct and the Anti-Racism Framework for Canada’s International cooperation sector.

OUR VISION

ONE WORLD where poverty is eliminated, equality prevails, and the rights of women and girls are fulfilled.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please submit your resume and cover letter in one document (Word or PDF) before 5:00PM EST on May 15, 2026, by e-mail to rh_hr@cintl.org. Applications must include “Philanthropy Intern – Your name” in the subject line of the email. We will not consider applications received after the deadline. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us about your story, and we will be happy to consider you.

Crossroads is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and respectful culture for all. We do not tolerate discrimination, sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse of any form. We acknowledge that these behaviours are often rooted in the abuse of power, which is contrary to Crossroads’ vision of ONE WORLD where equality prevails.

Crossroads is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to diversity in the workforce and uphold our duty by inviting and encouraging applications from women, and others from all backgrounds and identities.  We provide access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. If you would like to request a PDF version of this job description or reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture Team at rh_hr@cintl.org.

If you are interested in an international volunteer mandate with Crossroads International please click here to see available opportunities.