MSF Fundraising Content Officer (contract)

Job Description

Application deadline is 9:00am EDT on Monday, 22 April 2024.

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Position Status: Temporary, 12 month contract

Activity Rate: 100%, 37.5 hrs. per week

Salary Grade: Level 14 on the MSF Canada Salary Grid, $70,676 - $75,911 per year

Status: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada will not provide support for applicants outside of Canada

Benefits: Health Spending Account, Lifestyle Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc), 5% RRSP contributions (no matching required), starting 4 weeks’ Vacation/year, flexible work hours, annual professional development budget, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity and results.

Impact Statement

MSF Canada’s Fundraising Department is responsible for raising private funding, predominantly from individuals, by integrated direct response campaigns, major gifts, and legacy and planning giving vehicles to support our operations in the field and our activities in Canada. The department now generates over $75 million annually and has an ambitious plan to grow as part of the 2020-2023 strategic plan. Fundraising team members are in Toronto and Montreal and work in collaboration with suppliers and vendors across Canada.

As a member of the Fundraising Department, the Fundraising Content Officer is responsible for supporting the marketing strategies to acquire, cultivate and retain donors through compelling storytelling and content creation for all direct marketing activities. The Fundraising Content Officer will work closely with the Mass Marketing, Philanthropy and Digital Unit teams, develop content as needed, execute the annual fundraising plan and support strategic plan goals.

Key Responsibilities

Research, interview sources and develop compelling fundraising copy for various uses
Copywriting and editing for web and print to create engaging storytelling pieces and appeals – particularly for our emails, direct mail program, Dispatches (MSF’s bi-annual publication), Annual report and Philanthropic proposals
Connect with internal and global staff to proactively secure content, as well as ensuring timely use of scheduled content packages
Support the Digital unit with content creation as required to execute the digital fundraising strategy
Lead editorial meetings and the content design of various fundraising campaigns as required

Job-Specific Competencies

Copywriting - Perform as the copy expert and resource for the fundraising team, including proofreading, and editing of marketing materials for accuracy and consistency; Develop compelling copy and frame the case for support to inspire donors to donate, increase brand awareness, engage donors and prospective supporters
Proofreading and Editing - Write, edit, proofread, verify and drive production of a variety of fundraising and marketing communications materials as required; Ensure communications are accurate, clear, and complete; correct in terms of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and editorial
Relationship building and vendor collaboration - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, building excellent working relationships with colleagues, field workers and suppliers

Core Competencies

A Commitment to MSF’s Principles; Proficiency Level 1: Demonstrates knowledge and accepts MSF’s principles
Cross-cultural Awareness; Proficiency Level 2: Recognizes and respects different points of view
Results and Quality Orientation; Proficiency Level 2: Works towards objectives, preserving established standards
Teamwork and Cooperation; Proficiency Level 2: Shares information and coordinates with team and/or others
Planning and organizing; Proficiency level 2: Is proactive regarding planning and organizing their job area

Knowledge and Experience

An aptitude for storytelling and developing creative ways to craft, adapt and deliver key messages with superior written and verbal communication for multi-media formats
Exceptional communication skills (capable of capturing tone and voice of a brand, and developing copy for a wide variety of audiences)
Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications and databases
Experience in fundraising, marketing or digital marketing communications an asset

Education, Certifications and Languages