Fundraising Intern – Grants & Foundations

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 living 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, Grants & Foundations to join our Philanthropy team at Make-A-Wish® Canada. We are looking for a driven and creative student who enjoys collaboration, research and has fresh ideas! Working with the Philanthropy team and reporting to the Director, Grants & Foundations, you will gain valuable, real-world fundraising experience and provide the team with administrative and fundraising support.

This role is based out of our office in London. 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 11th, 2026, with an end date of July 3rd, 2026. The hourly rate for this role is $17.60.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Compile and update lists of potential grant opportunities, including eligibility criteria, deadlines, and funding priorities.
• Maintain accurate records in the grants database (e.g., Salesforce or Excel).
• Gather data and stories from wish experiences to include in grant reports.
• Create concise impact summaries for funders.
• Prepare thank-you letters and stewardship packages for foundations.
• Help organize donor recognition materials and track follow-up actions.
• Assist with campaigns through mailings and list tracking.
• Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in Non-Profit Management, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Coursework or interest in grant writing, fundraising, or donor relations is an asset.
• Previous experience in administrative support, research, or data entry (can include volunteer or academic projects).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams); experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is an asset.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting letters and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Experience working in a team environment and managing multiple tasks.
• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age. (Funding requirement)
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Funding requirement)

• 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/1501

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.

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