At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF), our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care. 

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.  

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.   

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.  

Union: Non-Union
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Hours: 35 hours
Salary range: $78,000 - $90,000 (with additional benefits such as bonuses, pension, etc.)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Vacancy: New
Posted Date: April 1, 2026
Closing Date: April 16, 2026

The Business Development Manager, Cycling Programs (The PMCF RIDE) plays a critical role in driving participation and fundraising growth across community-based RIDE teams.

This role focuses on the recruitment, stewardship, and growth of teams formed by community groups, patient networks, families, alumni riders, volunteers, and virtual supporters. The Business Development Manager, Cycling Programs (The PMCF RIDE) will build and maintain strong relationships with team captains and riders, while identifying and cultivating high-performing fundraisers as future team captains, ambassadors, and community leaders to support long-term program growth and deepen their connection to The Princess Margaret.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Cycling Programs, this role blends business development, relationship management, and peer-to-peer fundraising strategy to grow participation and revenue across community teams.

Key Responsibilities

Community Team Recruitment & Business Development

• Identify, prospect, and recruit new Community RIDE Teams through proactive outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Develop relationships with community organizations, alumni riders, patient networks, and grassroots leaders to generate new team opportunities.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective teams and supporters to support year-over-year growth.
• Deliver compelling presentations and outreach to introduce The PMCF RIDE and inspire participation.

Team Stewardship & Fundraising Growth

• Manage and steward a portfolio of community team captains and riders, supporting them throughout the fundraising cycle.
• Provide team captains with tools, coaching, and fundraising strategies to help them recruit riders and exceed fundraising targets.
• Monitor team performance and proactively identify opportunities to increase participation and revenue.
• Recognize and celebrate team achievements while strengthening long-term engagement with the Foundation.

Community Engagement & Participant Experience

• Serve as a key relationship manager for community riders and volunteers, ensuring a high-quality participant experience.
• Support community engagement initiatives that strengthen the RIDE community and improve retention.
• Represent the Foundation at community events, information sessions, and recruitment opportunities.

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely with internal teams across marketing, events, participant experience, and data/analytics to support recruitment and engagement initiatives.
• Provide insights from community riders and team captains to inform program improvements.
• Track engagement, revenue, and participation metrics within CRM systems.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured through a combination of participation, revenue growth, and community engagement outcomes, including:

• Recruitment of new community teams
• Growth in community rider participation
• Achievement of portfolio fundraising revenue targets
• Team retention and repeat participation
• Increased average fundraising per rider/team
• Development of a strong prospect pipeline for future growth

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, fundraising, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, sales, account management, or community engagement.
• Experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, events, or nonprofit development considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success achieving revenue or participation targets.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage volunteers and supporters.
• Comfortable with proactive outreach and prospecting activities.
• Highly organized with strong project management and follow-through.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire diverse audiences.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to a team-first culture.

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.