Description:
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…
- Participate in the development & execution of the GBGH Foundation’s communication plan
- Write and/or create timely, engaging content for webpages, social media posts, print advertising, newsletter articles, impact reports, radio advertising, proposals and emails
- Write and/or edit donor and patient stories, including interviewing patients and donors and working with internal stakeholders to gather and disseminate information
- Collaborate with members of the GBGH Foundation team to develop relevant marketing and event materials, and assist in the execution of key fundraising campaigns
- Manage and grow the organization’s digital presence through development of engaging content, analysis and reporting (social media, website, and digital advertising)
- Support the Foundation team with management of partner websites (Trellis), and content development for events (including auction items)
- Assist in the development of presentations, proposals, press releases or other media
- Work with the organization’s videography partner to create impactful, inspiring video content, including coordinating filming days, recruiting volunteers and working with hospital stakeholders
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...
You’re a great communicator
You love to write and craft language that inspires giving. You listen to understand and are able to take ideas and condense them into clear and concise information. You are a passionate storyteller who is able to write powerful messages from a variety of perspectives.
You're passionate about impact
You get excited to share how donors have shaped and transformed health care. You seek out opportunities to connect with those who benefit from our work. You’re always thinking about creative ways to report on how philanthropy shapes our hospital.
You're an avid team player
You love working as part of a team, and value collaboration and connection in the workplace. You care about people.
You have excellent work ethic
You are extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. You can juggle complex priorities, have stellar communication skills and work well under pressure.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant will have or be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing the following qualifications and skills
- Post-secondary education with a specialization in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related specialty, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of non-profit writing experience
- Experience writing a range of donor communications with emphasis on fundraising proposals, direct mail, impact reports and patient stories
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner
- Strong knowledge of social media, and digital advertising
- Competency in creative design, including document layout, social media graphics, visual displays, and presentations. Experience with Canva or other graphic design software is considered an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects over varying timelines, demonstrating excellence in prioritization, resourcefulness and problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work style, with demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, flexible and responsive attitude while managing competing interests and multiple stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), WordPress, MailChimp and project management tools (e.g. Monday.com)
- Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
- Hold a valid driver's license and have regular access to a vehicle.