Director of communications Jobs in North York, ON

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Our Client

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, their 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 their philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, they are changing lives.

As one of North America’s 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.

Position Overview

As Senior Director, Communications you will play a key role in developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that unites and strengthens the community’s voice. Your responsibilities will encompass issues management and crisis communications, stewardship reporting, impactful content creation, speech writing, and marketing communications for both digital and direct mail campaigns focused on fundraising and program recruitment. Your expertise will be vital in identifying key stakeholders and crafting tailored strategies to effectively address their needs and concerns.

Situated within the Integrated Development Department, you will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and work collaboratively with colleagues across all teams.

This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful communications efforts during a critical time for the community.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy, encompassing fundraising communications, stakeholder communications, internal communications, partner communications, issues management, and crisis communications.
• Oversee a diverse team of writers, ensuring each member effectively contributes their expertise to various communication portfolios while fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Own and maintain the overall “voice” of the organization, ensuring that all communications reflect the values, mission, and brand identity.
• Work closely with teams across the organization to ensure consistency and alignment in all communications, reinforcing a unified brand message.
• Lead a proactive media strategy, building relationships with media outlets and ensuring the organization is effectively represented in public discourse.
• Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of communications, tailoring strategies to ensure messaging is clear, engaging, and easily understood by community members.
• Collaborate with the VP of Marketing and Communications to craft and articulate the overarching story, highlighting the initiatives and impact in the community.
• Ensure a steady stream of high-quality content for the fundraising team and donors, effectively communicating the impact of their contributions and the importance of their ongoing support.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans, ensuring timely and effective responses to any issues that may arise, while protecting the reputation of the organization.

Desired Qualifications

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

We appreciate your interest in this role.

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