Philanthropy Communications Lead - Donor Impact (Hybrid)

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mackenzie Health Foundation is seeking a Philanthropy Communications Officer to develop donor-facing communications, fundraising collateral and executive materials that align with brand and priorities. You will collaborate with fundraising, stewardship and leadership to translate patient impacts into compelling storytelling for donor engagement.

Responsibilities include creating proposals, event communications and governance materials, while coordinating multiple projects and vendors.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising or related roles.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt writing styles for different audiences and platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and adapt communications for diverse audiences, including donors, volunteers, executives, Board members and community stakeholders.
• Strong communications judgment, including the ability to manage sensitive information and recognize when senior review or approval is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and produce donor proposals, presentations, briefing materials, one-pagers, donor correspondence, stewardship communications, impact updates and other fundraising collateral.
• Draft fundraising emails, event communications, presentations, scripts and related materials that support donor engagement and revenue-generating activities.
• Gather stories, testimonials and supporting information from donors, patients, volunteers and hospital staff to support fundraising and stewardship communications.
• Translate complex healthcare, fundraising and organizational priorities into clear, donor-centred communications that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and connect donor interests with Foundation priorities.
• Manage assigned communications projects from concept through final delivery, including drafting, reviews, approvals and production.
• Develop executive communications materials, including correspondence, presentations, briefing notes, speaking remarks and social media content, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, key messages and leadership objectives.
• Coordinate the preparation and production of Board and governance materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.
• Develop reports, presentations and other communications materials for executive leadership and governance audiences, adapting messaging, tone and format to suit the intended audience and purpose.
• Coordinate special communications projects involving the CEO, Board and senior leadership, ensuring appropriate review and approval processes are followed.
• Exercise sound communications judgment when developing materials for sensitive, high-profile or confidential audiences, escalating issues and seeking senior input when appropriate.
• Develop and coordinate communications for Foundation events, including invitations, presentations and speaking remarks.
• Coordinate communications requirements for donor events, including timelines, approvals, production and stakeholder input, while providing event-day support as needed.
• Create and adapt basic graphic assets for fundraising campaigns, events and donor communications using Canva and Foundation-approved templates.
• Coordinate with freelance designers, printers and other vendors as required to support communications projects.
• Coordinate project timelines, drafts, approvals and deliverables across multiple fundraising and communications initiatives, independently managing competing priorities and stakeholder relationships while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Proofread and fact-check materials to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to Foundation brand and style standards.
• Coordinate the production of communications materials, liaising with printers, freelance designers and other vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and in accordance with Foundation brand standards.
• Maintain appropriately coded records of donor communications in Raiser's Edge and shared files, while ensuring consistency with Foundation brand and recordkeeping standards.
• Stay informed on best practices in nonprofit communications and philanthropy and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Job description

Mackenzie Health Foundation is seeking a Philanthropy Communications Officer to develop donor-facing communications, fundraising collateral and executive materials that align with brand and priorities. You will collaborate with fundraising, stewardship and leadership to translate patient impacts into compelling storytelling for donor engagement.

Responsibilities include creating proposals, event communications and governance materials, while coordinating multiple projects and vendors.