Foundation Communications Officer
- Calgary, AB
- $65,500-82,916 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops donor-centered content that inspires action and supports revenue generation.
- Researches, drafts, and refines compelling donor communications including solicitation appeals, proposals, campaign messaging, and cases for support.
- Collaborates with fundraisers and campus partners to translate institutional priorities and academic programs into accessible, persuasive narratives tailored for donor audiences.
- Interacts with diverse internal and external stakeholders to collect compelling stories and insights that inform and enhance fundraising communications.
- Writes and updates program descriptions, donor collateral, and print/digital content that communicates the impact and goals of institutional initiatives.
- Acts as the primary liaison to Marketing and Communications for Foundation-specific content needs, shaping donor messaging and story direction while ensuring alignment with MRU's brand.
- Guide content strategy across donor touchpoints to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with fundraising priorities.
- Identify new story opportunities and messaging themes to engage donor audiences.
- Provide strategic input on content approaches based on donor engagement trends, audience insights, and fundraising goals.
- Partner with Annual & Leadership Giving teams to develop timely, targeted cultivation and solicitation content.
- Works with Development (Major & Planned Gifts) to support high-value proposals and principal gift communications.
- Collaborate with Donor Relations to support stewardship communications by contributing writing capacity, shared messaging, or content sourcing as needed.
- Engages external stakeholders directly when needed to source content.
- Lead communications pieces and support execution of events in collaboration with Donor Relations
- Analyze and track basic engagement metrics (e.g., email opens, web visits) in collaboration with Digital Engagement Officer to optimize messaging.
- Manage content intake and delivery workflows with fundraising and engaged audiences.
- Manage a library of approved content, donor stories, proposals, and messaging assets for team-wide use in conjunction with Donor Relations.
- Three or four year bachelor degree or equivalent
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse donor audiences and fundraising materials.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities, particularly related to message development, campaign alignment, and audience engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with key audiences (e.g., donors, faculty, students) and collaborating across teams.
- Comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency with technical tools including Google Workspace, Raiser's Edge (Database View and NXT); experience with platforms such as Google Analytics and Mailchimp is an asset.
- Experience writing donor communications or other philanthropic materials is an asset.
- Experience working in a non-profit, post-secondary, or advancement setting is an asset.
Closing Date: August 31, 2025A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Job Title], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Coordinator, 999999.pdf). Early applications are encouraged.We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.About MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's and .What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.