Senior Fundraising Communications Specialist

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Ave
Department: Major and Estate Giving
Reports to: Director of Major and Transformational Gift Communications
Hours: 35 Hours
Hiring Range: $80000 - $95000 (plus additional compensative incentives such as bonus pension and more)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill
Posted Date: October 24 2025
Closing Date: November 16 2025

Established in 1982 PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery and some of the worlds largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraising events and have sophisticated Major & Transformational Gifts and Estates & Gift Planning programs.

Reporting to the Director of Major and Transformational Gift Communications the Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing compelling transformational and major gift proposals and impact reports and translating complex scientific and medical research into high-quality donor-friendly communications. They will partner with scientific clinical and executive leadership to shape philanthropy projects that align with strategic and business goals.

The individual will work collaboratively with a passionate team to support the needs of the Transformational and Major Giving team and the organization as a whole.

Accountabilities

Write develop and research compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals and impact reports for individual donors corporations and foundations speeches for major donor events and other creative communications collateral needs for the Major and Transformational Giving team

Research and translate complex cancer research and care information into engaging materials for donors

Lead internal and external meetings with Foundation staff clinicians researchers and patients to gather source materials and obtain approvals

Edit review and amend work in a timely manner in response to feedback from Foundation and Cancer Centre partners

Serve as project manager for each assignment from initial strategy meeting through to final design and production

Provide support to fellow team members by proofreading and copy-editing materials

Supervise the work of freelancers and provide coaching and mentorship to the team of communication specialists

Qualifications :

Technical Skills & Capabilities

Experience writing successful donor proposals and impact reports at the major ($100k to $1M) and transformational donor level ($5M)

Exceptional writing storytelling copy editing and research skills with the highest attention to detail and the ability to make a persuasive case in proposals and convey the impact of philanthropic support in reports as well as other donor communications (e.g. PowerPoint presentations briefings infographics stories)

Experience conducting insightful interviews capable of eliciting both critical information and compelling narratives

Experience translating medical and scientific content for a broad (non-medical) audience

Strong critical thinking and communication skills both oral and written and ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills in order to manage many projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent working experience;

Minimum eight years of experience in a non-profit writing role preferably in health care scientific content or journalism

Proficiency in MS Office (Word PowerPoint Excel) project management  (Asana) and design software tools (Adobe Creative Suite)

Ability to partner with clinicians and scientists in a professional manner and to develop and leverage professional working relationships

Highly inquisitive and comfortable working with ambiguity to find clarity

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute deliverables within stated timelines

Proactive mindset to anticipate project challenges

Strong alignment with the values of Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence

Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)

Additional Information :

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values we achieve greater success and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you wont get anywhere else in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary incentive pay health benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities individual development planning and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday Thursday and one other day per week in office or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time