Senior Manager, Strategic Communications
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications to join our client, Canada's first fully digital hospital, known as the leader in digital health. This role is designed for a dynamic, high-grit communications strategist and elite storyteller who will serve as the "beating heart" of our fundraising narrative team. This role is a communications and sales enablement powerhouse. You will be responsible for translating complex healthcare priorities, patient care initiatives, research advancements and funding opportunities into compelling, emotionally resonant donor-centered narratives that inspire philanthropy and support fundraising success. Working closely with the Director, Marketing & Communications, the Senior Manager plays a key role in advancing the communications, fundraising, and engagement objectives. The successful candidate is an exceptional writer and storyteller who can independently research and synthesize information, develop persuasive donor-facing materials, and create impactful communications that resonate with a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, manages multiple priorities, and confidently moves projects from concept to completion.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, public relations, fundraising communications, journalism, or related fields.
- Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills.
- Demonstrated experience developing donor proposals, cases for support, pitch decks, presentations, briefing notes, stewardship materials, and executive communications.
- Strong research, interviewing, and information-gathering skills.
- Proven ability to translate complex information into compelling donor-centred narratives.
- Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, or philanthropy initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Canva, PowerPoint, website content management systems, email marketing platforms, and digital communications tools.
- Experience managing agencies, freelancers, and external creative partners.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and insights to improve performance.
- Portfolio showcasing work samples.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare, philanthropy, fundraising, or nonprofit environments is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead communication strategies aligned with fundraising priorities and donor engagement goals.
- Serve as the brand steward, maintaining standards and messaging frameworks across all touchpoints.
- Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation in donor acquisition and retention.
- Create and own a strategic content calendar that aligns messaging across departments, ensuring a premium baseline of written work.
- Serve as the final editorial eye and brand steward, ensuring an authentic, human, and elite standard of messaging across all print and corporate collateral.
- Craft compelling, cohesive stories focusing entirely on narrative flow, messaging structure, and audience impact.
- Develop high-impact donor proposals, cases for support, and customized fundraising materials.
- Synthesize information from clinicians and researchers to create meaningful impact stories.
- Oversee the editorial calendar to ensure consistent voice and storytelling across all digital and print channels.
- Guide the visual execution of your written content, acting as the bridge between raw copy (proposals, two-pagers) and final designed assets.
- Actively draft media releases and pitch compelling stories to major media outlets to elevate the foundation's public profile.
- Identify and build relationships with media influencers and digital content creators to maximize event marketing moments and revenue-generating campaigns.
- Draft media releases, speaking notes, and executive communications for leadership and partners.
- Manage external agencies and creative vendors, ensuring quality delivery within budget and timelines.
- Utilize analytics and AI tools to optimize content performance and audience engagement.
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
