Senior Editor, Fundraising Content (Contract)
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Organization: | Plan International Canada |
Location: | Toronto (Hybrid) |
Status: | Full time Contract (February 9 to June 5) |
The Position
If you believe great fundraising starts withgreat stories and you know how to turn a spark of interest into sustained support a seasoned fundraising/content editor to shape strategy and produce multiplatform donor marketing copy that inspires action: appeals donor journeys retention communications emails and impact updates. Your goal is to write copy that turns interest into giving and giving into loyalty.
What success looks like
- Write andoptimizeappeals (onetime monthly upgrade/reactivation) welcome/onboarding sequences and stewardship touchpoints using testing insights and segmentation.
- Translate program impact into clear donor ready messages with cultural sensitivity and program integrity; ensure stories reflect real outcomes responsibly.
- Let data sharpen the story monitor performance learn what resonates and iterate to lift opens clicks response rates and donation revenues.
- Find the stories only we can tell spot high potential narratives across the organization and package them into donor centric content that drives action.
As our ideal candidate you will have:
- Youre a creative original youre not interested in doing the same old same old. You see every donor touchpoint as a chance to surprise delight and move people to action.
- You bring 8 years of experience infundraising communications content strategy marketing journalism or publishing with a portfolio packed withdirectresponsedonor copy (appeals journeys landing pages).
- You know how to translate complex program work into clear compelling donor messages and youre always looking for new strategic angles fresh formats and unexpected ways to connect.
- Youre data literate and experiment minded metrics are your creative playground helping you sharpen subject lines CTAs offer framing and cadence.
- Youre committed to ethical inclusive storytelling and antiracist communication principles.
- Youre motivated by social justice childrens rights and equality for girls and youre energized by the voice of a brand built by determined optimists.
How to Apply:
To express interest in this exciting opportunity submit your resume and cover letter electronically byMonday February 2 2026 to
Please send a resume a brief note on your donor marketing approach and 35 samples of nonprofit donor writing (e.g. appeals stewardship emails donor journeys landing pages social ads). If portfolio pieces are confidential provide redacted samples or campaign summaries with performance highlights.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief interview prior to final selection.
Plan International Canada reserves the right not to select any proposal or to negotiate aspects of the proposal prior to contracting.
The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $80 and $90 per hour. We comprehensively evaluate a variety of factors to determine fair compensation including experience specific job-related skills and relevant educational or professional training. Additionally we ensure that compensation is equitable across our team and aligns with current market trends.
Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons persons with disabilities visible minorities women persons of all sexual orientations and genders and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.
Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check including the vulnerable sector screen.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Income Tax
- General Maintenance
- Content Writing
- Flash
- Application Programming
About Company
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