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A charitable organization is seeking a Philanthropy Writer to develop engaging content for major fundraising efforts. This role requires excellent writing skills and a passion for social change. The ideal candidate will work remotely and must have at least 3 years of relevant experience, including donor-centric communications. Join a mission-driven team committed to accessibility and inclusion.
Business Unit: Marketing & Communications (Marcomm)
Reports to: Senior Director, Awareness
Secondary reporting to Director, Resource Development
Status: 1 Year Contract with potential to renew
Salary Range: $51,800 - $61,700 per year
Start Date: September 2, 2025
End Date: September 4, 2026
Location: Remote
Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.
RHF values diversity in the community and the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of thecommunities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, and religion and anyone living at the intersection of these identities.
RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our success begins with our people. If you’re interested in being a part of our innovative team, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us. If you do not meet the required education, experience and skills but have a combination of lived and professional experience, we encourage you to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
As the 40th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour takes place over the coming two years, The Rick Hansen Foundation is embarking on one of the largest fundraising campaigns in our history to continue our legacy of removing barriers for people with disabilities. To support this effort, we are seeking a talented and mission-driven Philanthropy Writer to join our team who will be responsible for crafting compelling written materials that inspire donors and communicate the impact of our work. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with a passion for social change and a deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising, particularly for major gift and campaign fundraising.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Philanthropy Writer will report to the Senior Director, Awareness, with a secondary reporting line to the Director, Resource Development. This position will also work closely with both the Marcomm and Resource Development teams, and will liaise with program and department units to help articulate the vision and impact of Foundation programs and initiatives.
ALL STAFF: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, certificate or diploma in English, Communications, Journalism, Copywriting, Public Relations, or a related field. A degree inNonprofit ManagementorPublic Administrationpaired with writing experience is an asset.
Preference given to candidates with major gift and campaign writing experience.
Experience/Knowledge
Skills/Behaviours
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in being a part of our innovative team and are passionate about making a difference, we hope that you will consider a career with us.
Interested and qualified candidates can apply quoting competition #2025-06byAugust 15, 2025. While we thank all applications for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
*Please note: The Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to providing accommodations to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please let us know if you require a specific accommodation (i.e. virtual/web based interview, flexible scheduling, accessibility needs), so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place.