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Grant Writer
Posted 6 days ago
About the role
- Grant Writer creating ethical, donor-centered proposals and reports for MSF Canada’s emergency medical humanitarian programs. Translating complex field operations into fundraising narratives that secure major and multi-year gifts.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compelling, donor-centered philanthropic materials that inspire investment and deepen donor engagement
- Translate complex operational information into persuasive narratives articulating the case for support
- Produce grant applications, proposals, and reports meeting deadlines and funder expectations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to surface programmatic content and shape fundraising opportunities
- Strengthen the quality and strategic alignment of philanthropic communications to maximize fundraising outcomes
- Work with the Grant Manager in Humanitarian Affairs to review public institutional proposals and reports and oversee designated and restricted funding processes
- Craft grant applications and major gift proposals for MSF emergency medical missions and operational needs
- Translate humanitarian crises, medical interventions, and operational challenges into ethical donor communications
- Gather accurate content from humanitarian affairs, operational centers, and technical advisors
- Develop tailored donor reports and stewardship materials communicating project outcomes, challenges, financial stewardship, and frontline impact
- Align philanthropic communications with MSF advocacy positions, communications policies, and brand voice
Requirements
- Considerable professional experience in writing, such as grant writing or journalism, with a proven track record working with fundraisers to secure major donations from private and public sources
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Ability to tailor content for high-value donors while maintaining operational accuracy
- Strong understanding of philanthropic fundraising practices, restricted funding mechanisms, and donor stewardship principles
- Knowledge of compliance issues related to Canadian charitable giving
- Ability to translate complex operational, financial, and medical information into accessible and compelling narratives
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable working across departments and with international colleagues
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Asana, and content management systems
- Familiarity with fundraising databases is an asset
- Experience within an international NGO, humanitarian, or medical organization is an asset
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Media, or International Development, or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in French is an asset
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
- Regular hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m., core hours 10 a.m.–3 p.m.); occasional evenings or weekends
Benefits
- Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, prescriptions, etc.)
- 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)
- 4 weeks’ vacation annually
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible work hours
- Annual Professional Development budget
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services
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