Development Writer - Toronto, Canada - Heart & Stroke

Heart & Stroke

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Who we are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery.

We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values:

champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website

The opportunity

(This is a contract, full time role and can work from any location in Canada; will be based in a home office and will be expected to travel to Toronto occasionally.)

How you will make an impact every day
Major Gift and Corporate Proposal Development

Strategically and compellingly align the organization's priorities to the partner or donor in support of philanthropic solicitation efforts
Liaising with various internal stakeholders and collaboratively lead the development of national corporate partnership and major gift decks and proposals, including funding proposals for individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations
Effectively and successfully integrate Heart & Stroke's mission priorities and successes, research profiles, goals and objectives, programs and services and the role of sponsorship/philanthropy in achieving organizational goals
Ensure all writing assignments are completed on time and are approved by appropriate stakeholders
Execute communication that grabs attention, builds conviction and desire, stirs interest and calls audience to action throughout all stages of the corporate/major gift fundraising process

Major Gift Donor & Corporate Partner Stewardship

Deliver prompt, personal and meaningful gift acknowledgement correspondence
Create compelling Stewardship and Impact Reports that clearly and effectively articulate the impact that the individual/corporation's contribution has made

Communication

Communicate compellingly to partners and donors and other audiences about how their support of the Heart & Stroke accomplishes measurable results by advancing heart disease and stroke research, treatment and prevention
Develop compelling speeches for Development staff presenting at events
Execute, coordinate and advise on a diverse array of print and electronic communications that support all stages of the donorcycle

Who we need

Experience

35 years' experience in fundraising or communications, with expertise in developing highquality customized corporate, major gift and foundation communications including proposals, decks, reports, letters, and other assets as required
Experience with graphic design
Experience using Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
Experience with SharePoint is an asset

Education

Undergraduate degree

Skills

Superior expertise in standard writing and editing skills including English grammar, punctuation and syntax.
Superior interpersonal relationshipbuilding skills with a collaborative spirit
Excellent technical/analytical skills and attention to detail
A keen eye for design and developing high quality communications materials
Strong understanding of the major gifts and corporate partnership fundraising process
Experience in project management, with a demonstrated ability to manage for results and set and establish new standards of success
Proven ability to work in a multilayered, complex, resultsorientated institution with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Superior ability to produce highquality work under tight, constantly changing deadlines, combined with a comfort managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced experience in developing creative and compelling PowerPoint Presentations
Committed to the highest standards of professionalism and donor relations
Effectively work within a team to promote a positive and professional culture and work environment and conduct the role with integrity and respect
Bilingual (ability to write formal communications in French) is an asset
Committed to our mission and values

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary, Heart & Stroke believes that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees.

We offer paid wellness days and personal days. In addition, we provide health, medical, dental and vision benefits.

Furthermore, our staff enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and support with reimbursement for mobile phones and home office set up.

To learn more about our mission, our values and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.

H&S has a vaccination policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless they have a valid exemption. You can view our policy here.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and access