Communications Officer

Greater Toledo Community Foundation; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Greater Toledo Community Foundation seeks a Communications Officer to lead writing and editing across all channels, ensuring a clear, donor-focused voice. This full-time role reports to the VP of Marketing and works within a collaborative nonprofit setting in Toledo, Ohio.

You will craft stories, coordinate external communications, and support events with high-quality materials that advance the Foundation’s mission and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, with 3–5 years in nonprofit communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong portfolio.
• Working knowledge of AP style and consistent brand voice.
• Experience writing for executives, speeches, and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content across channels including website, newsletters, social media and videos.
• Develop stories and thought leadership aligned with grantmaking and donor engagement.
• Support media relations with press releases and media outreach.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency with the Foundation’s voice in all materials.
• Support events with promotional materials and written collateral.

Skills

Writing & editing

AP style

Executive writing

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

Email platforms

Social media tools

Job description

Communications Officer

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reports To: Vice President of Marketing and Communications

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Toledo, Ohio

Position Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

The Greater Toledo Community Foundation has been a force for community investment and impact for more than fifty years. By connecting generosity with meaningful community causes, the Community Foundation is the largest philanthropic institution serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

The Foundation seeks a skilled and versatile Communications Officer to serve as its primary writer and editor. This is an exciting opportunity to join an exceptional organization at a moment of strategic clarity and momentum.

The Organization

The Foundation partners with donors to create lasting impact through community leadership and convening, strategic grantmaking and innovative philanthropy that addresses the community’s most pressing needs. The Community Foundation is a permanent charitable resource serving the greater Toledo region. With more than $600 million in assets across 1100+ funds, the Foundation is the region’s largest Grantmaker, distributing over $30 million annually to support community needs, opportunities and long-term impact.

The Community Foundation provides best-in-class donor services while aligning individual passions with meaningful community impact. In addition, the Foundation designs and hosts innovative programs that strengthen the region’s nonprofit ecosystem.

Position Summary

The Communications Officer is the Community Foundation’s primary writer and editor, shaping how we speak to donors, nonprofit partners, our board and the community across our region. The Community Foundation connects generosity to create a vibrant region where all thrive, and this role helps tell that story clearly, accurately and in a consistent voice.

The Communications Officer writes and edits across every channel and keeps the Community Foundation’s voice consistent. The role reports to the Vice President of Marketing in a highly matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Write and edit content across all channels, including the website, newsletters, social media, video scripts, printed publications and others.
• Produce communications for donors, the board and executive leadership, such as collateral, talking points and speeches.

Storytelling and Thought Leadership

• Develop stories and thought leadership pieces that bring grantmaking, donor, impact and community work to life.
• Support media relations by drafting press releases, maintaining media contacts and pitching stories to local and regional outlets.

Editorial Quality and Brand Voice

• Ensure every external communication is clear, accurate and consistent with The Community Foundation’s voice, and proofread final materials to catch copy and design errors before publication.

Program Support

• Develop the communications that support The Community Foundation’s events and programs, such as promotion, invitations, and written materials.
• Provide support for event planning, media coverage and execution.

Essential Professional Assets

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing, ideally in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a portfolio showing range across news, feature, executive and donor-facing writing.
• Working knowledge of AP style and the ability to maintain a consistent brand voice.
• Experience writing for executives, including speeches, talking points and bylined articles.
• Experience with website content management, email platforms and social media scheduling tools.

Essential Personal Assets

• A sharp eye for detail and a rigorous, unsparing editing standard, with a proven ability to catch copy, formatting and design errors, from typos and inconsistent style to misaligned layouts and incorrect names, figures and dates.
• Comfort managing several projects and deadlines at once, including a recurring publishing calendar.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential donor, board and financial information.
• Collaborative style, with the ability to work with staff at every level and with community partners.

Preferred Assets

• Passion for local philanthropy or the nonprofit sector.
• Familiarity with northwest Ohio, its communities and its nonprofit landscape.
• Basic design and layout skills, including Canva, and experience working with print vendors.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly in writing and editing workflows.

Physical Demands

This role is based in a standard office environment and requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (near and far), move throughout the office, sit for extended periods, and attend meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Authorization

Authorization to work within the United States without sponsorship.

What We Offer

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, starting at three (3) weeks annually
• Sick leave and generous paid holidays

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio.

The Location

The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is located in downtown Toledo, offering a collaborative and welcoming work environment. Northwest Ohio provides an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, strong schools, a vibrant arts and dining scene, access to Lake Erie and nationally recognized cultural and recreational amenities. Schedule is primarily weekday hours, with occasional evening or weekend events.