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, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re 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.

About the Opportunity 

The Senior Writer, Proposals and Impact Reporting is a creative and analytic role focused on researching and developing high-quality, donor-centered proposals and stewardship reports that inspire philanthropic investment in the Jewish community. 

Collaborating with fundraising, marketing, and planning departments, this role is responsible for translating complex impact data and stories into visually compelling, persuasive proposals and reports tailored to UJA’s donors and the Greater Toronto Jewish Foundation’s fundholders. Reporting to the Associate Director, Content Operations, the Senior Writer strengthens stewardship practices by delivering thoughtful, data-informed reporting that deepens donor and fundholder relationships and trust. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a creative professional who combines strong research and writing expertise with an eye for design and storytelling, and who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative nonprofit environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the research, writing, and design of compelling proposals and stewardship reports aligned with donor and fundholder priorities 

• Manage the full proposal and report lifecycle, 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 to identify proposal opportunities aligned with donors’ philanthropic priorities and community needs 

• Collaborate with  planning staff to gather impact information and ensure accuracy 

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

• Support the continuous improvement of proposal and stewardship report writing by regularly identifying opportunities for efficiency and deeper donor engagement  

• Ensure all materials reflect UJA’s mission, values, and brand  

Qualifications 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in proposal writing, grant writing, or fundraising communications, or a related field 

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

• Demonstrated experience working with data and translating it into insights 

• Proficiency in 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, UJA’s 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 to submit a cover letter and resume. 
Only those applicants invited for interview will 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.