Senior Writer, Proposals and Impact Reporting

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic,volunteerandprofessional leadership,were changing lives.

As one of North Americas leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

TheSeniorWriter,Proposals and Impact Reportingis a creativeandanalyticrole focused onresearching anddeveloping high-quality, donor-centered proposalsand stewardshipreportsthat inspire philanthropic investmentin the Jewish community.

Collaborating withfundraising, marketing, and planningdepartments, this roleis responsible fortranslating compleximpactdataand storiesintovisually compelling, persuasive proposals and reportstailored to UJAs donors and the Greater Toronto Jewish Foundations fundholders.Reporting to the Associate Director, Content Operations, the SeniorWriterstrengthens stewardship practices by delivering thoughtful, data-informed reporting that deepens donorand fundholderrelationships and trust.

This is an ideal opportunity for acreativeprofessional who combinesstrongresearch andwritingexpertisewith an eye for design and storytelling, and who thrives in adynamic,mission-driven,andcollaborative nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead theresearch, writing, and designof compelling proposals and stewardship reports aligned with donor and fundholder priorities

• Manage the full proposaland reportlifecycle, including briefing, content development, design execution, review cycles, and final delivery

• Research and translate complex program data and community impact stories into clear, persuasive narratives

• Partner with fundraising and planning teams toidentifyproposal opportunities aligned with donors philanthropic priorities and community needs

• Collaboratewithplanningstaff to gather impact information and ensure accuracy

• Create andmaintaintemplates, design standards, and messaging to elevate consistency and quality across all proposal materials

• Support the continuous improvement of proposal and stewardship report writingbyregularlyidentifyingopportunities for efficiencyand deeper donor engagement

• Ensure all materials reflect UJAs mission, values, and brand

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience inproposal writing, grant writing, or fundraising communications, or arelatedfield

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with strong attention to clarity, tone, and impact

• Demonstratedexperienceworking with data and translating it into insights

• Proficiencyin tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design platforms is an asset

• Relevant post-secondary education in communications, journalism, non-profit management, public administration or marketing, or equivalent experience

*This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 6. Salary range: $79,00-$89,000 annually, based on experience. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJAs offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

Qualified applicants are invited tosubmita cover letter and resume.
Only those applicants invited forinterviewwill be contacted.Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.