Philanthropic Engagement Advisor ( 3-year)

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College invites applications for a Philanthropic Engagement Advisor in Advancement Services. You will craft engagement strategies, create content, and advance fundraising priorities by connecting with donors, alumni, students, and community partners across diverse channels.

You will provide professional communications guidance, manage sensitive information with discretion, and coordinate with Marketing and external agencies to strengthen stakeholder relationships and promote

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of marketing, communications, PR, stakeholder engagement, and content development principles.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills for diverse audiences and channels.
• Ability to provide professional communications advice, exercise sound judgment, and manage priorities.
• Strong consultation, relationship management, and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience planning and coordinating communications, marketing, media, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop philanthropic engagement strategies and promotional content.
• Advise on philanthropic brand positioning and audience engagement.
• Coordinate complex initiatives across Advancement Services, Marketing, and external partners.
• Analyze confidential donor and stakeholder information to inform planning and decisions.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and vendors with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Marketing principles

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Content development

Storytelling

Writing/editing

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/diploma in communications/PR/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital communications platforms

Social media management

Content management systems

Job description

Department: Advancement Services Position Type: Fixed Term Administrative Salary Range: $37.85-$47.32-Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25 Anticipated Start Date: December 07, 2026 Length of Contract: 3 years

Posting Information This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date: November 3, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgement: Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Advancement Services, the Philanthropic Engagement Advisor provides specialized professional expertise and advice in support of the College's fundraising priorities and strategic objectives. The position develops philanthropic engagement strategies, content, and promotional initiatives that build awareness, encourage participation, strengthen stakeholder support and philanthropic investment among donors, prospective donors, volunteers, alumni, students, community partners and other stakeholders. The position provides professional advice and recommendations regarding philanthropic brand positioning, storytelling, audience engagement, stakeholder engagement, audience outreach, content strategies, promotional activities and engagement opportunities that support fundraising objectives and strengthen stakeholder relationships. The incumbent exercises independent professional judgment in assessing engagement requirements, identifying opportunities and risks, evaluating effectiveness and recommending appropriate courses of action within approved priorities, College policies and institutional standards. The position is responsible for analyzing and utilizing confidential and sensitive donor, stakeholder, financial and institutional information to support planning, decision-making, engagement strategies and philanthropic initiatives. The incumbent exercises a high degree of discretion and professional judgment in managing confidential information and in addressing matters with potential donor, stakeholder, reputational and institutional implications. The position coordinates complex philanthropic initiatives involving Advancement Services, Marketing and Communications, senior College representatives, external agencies, media organizations, creative service providers and other stakeholders. The position provides functional direction, subject matter expertise and professional guidance related to assigned projects and philanthropic priorities and institutional advancement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Minimum three (3) year post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Corporate Communications, or a related discipline;

Key Skills for this Position

• Advanced knowledge of marketing, communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and content development principles and practices;
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to develop effective communications for diverse audiences and communication channels;
• Ability to provide professional communications advice and recommendations, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities;
• Strong consultation, relationship management, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience planning, implementing, and coordinating communications, marketing, media, and stakeholder engagement initiatives;
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with digital communications, social media, content management, and marketing platforms;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism;
• Experience for this Position: Minimum five (5) years of the following: Experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement, philanthropic promotion, communications, outreach or public-facing initiatives that support organizational objectives; Experience planning, coordinating and evaluating multi-channel activities, including audience outreach, promotional initiatives, digital engagement and awareness-building strategies; Experience developing and managing content, messaging and engagement materials for a variety of audiences across digital, web, social media, print and other communication channels; Experience providing professional advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders regarding strategic philanthropic engagement, stakeholder outreach, communications approaches and audience engagement strategies; Experience assessing stakeholder needs, identifying engagement opportunities and risks, and recommending appropriate courses of action to support organizational objectives; Experience managing external agencies, vendors, media partners, creative service providers or consultants, including coordinating deliverables, timelines and service requirements; Experience monitoring project outcomes, analyzing performance metrics and providing recommendations to support continuous improvement and decision-making; Experience managing multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines in a complex organizational environment; Experience handling confidential and sensitive information and exercising sound professional judgment, discretion and diplomacy.

*This position is paid at Payband 8

Vacancy id for P23658

This position is eligible for hybrid work, in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change). This position is not eligible for remote work.

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