Top Benefits
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
University Advancement (UA) promotes McGill to its global community and to the public, engaging alumni, volunteers and friends of the University, and building on McGill’s record of fundraising success in support of University priorities.
By joining UA, you can be part of a dynamic, exciting and growing team of professionals that is making an extraordinary impact on the world by advancing the philanthropic and engagement ambitions of McGill University.
To find out more about UA, please visit us at
www.mcgill.ca/advancement/ua-careers
.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Donor Communications Manager, the Donor Reporting Associate will research, write, edit and design compelling stewardship reports and other communications pieces aimed at informing donors of the impact of their philanthropic giving. The incumbent will use knowledge of design and layout to contribute enhancements to the stewardship report template. In collaboration with colleagues in Communications, Donor Relations and other areas of University Advancement (UA), the Donor Reporting Associate helps develop strategies aimed at enhancing McGill’s donor reporting program, and enriching our capacity to communicate the importance of philanthropy in supporting the University’s teaching, research and community service mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research, write, edit, and design customized impact reports, as well as other targeted communications pieces aimed at donors and prospective donors.
- Manage a portfolio of donor reports, and work closely with fundraisers, Donor Relations and Communications colleagues to ensure that strategically considered, high-quality reports are delivered in a timely fashion.
- Participate in the development of strategic stewardship processes and assist in the implementation of improvements to the University’s Donor Reporting Program.
- Assist with special projects, which may include ad-hoc acknowledgements and other forms of unique donor recognition (e.g., videos, cards, scrapbooks, tribute books); and additional communications projects targeting donors, alumni, parents, students and other stakeholders.
- Provide information and expertise on stewardship standards to UA staff
- Participate in the development and documentation of processes and infrastructures related to maintaining key stewardship programs over time.
- Collaborate with Communications colleagues to ensure that content produced for stewardship purposes can, where appropriate, be disseminated in promotional material of other types.
- Participate in and perform other related duties, as required, to support and promote the ongoing relationship of donors with McGill.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- DEC in Literature and Communications. Undergraduate Degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Communications, English, History, or Liberal Arts a preferred asset.
- Work experience in English writing and editing and demonstrated excellent written communication skills and copy editing.
- Work experience in advancement communications, marketing communications or journalism.
- Demonstrated experience with the function of donor relations and stewardship in fundraising.
- Must demonstrate strong writing skills, organizational abilities and the ability to balance a number of simultaneous and deadline-driven tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple projects within tightly prescribed timelines.
- Ability to work as part of a team and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse group of colleagues with differing mandates and objectives. Demonstrated Client-focus orientation.
- High detail orientation. Demonstrated ability to monitor and double-check work and information for accuracy and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using MS Office with advanced-level proficiency with MS Word.
- Experience with a publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, or Affinity Publisher.
- Excellent English writing skills. Spoken and written French.
Additional Information:
Testing may be administered.
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As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4*.*
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here
.
Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:
(MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Donor Communications Manager
Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-22
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Top Benefits
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
University Advancement (UA) promotes McGill to its global community and to the public, engaging alumni, volunteers and friends of the University, and building on McGill’s record of fundraising success in support of University priorities.
By joining UA, you can be part of a dynamic, exciting and growing team of professionals that is making an extraordinary impact on the world by advancing the philanthropic and engagement ambitions of McGill University.
To find out more about UA, please visit us at
www.mcgill.ca/advancement/ua-careers
.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Donor Communications Manager, the Donor Reporting Associate will research, write, edit and design compelling stewardship reports and other communications pieces aimed at informing donors of the impact of their philanthropic giving. The incumbent will use knowledge of design and layout to contribute enhancements to the stewardship report template. In collaboration with colleagues in Communications, Donor Relations and other areas of University Advancement (UA), the Donor Reporting Associate helps develop strategies aimed at enhancing McGill’s donor reporting program, and enriching our capacity to communicate the importance of philanthropy in supporting the University’s teaching, research and community service mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research, write, edit, and design customized impact reports, as well as other targeted communications pieces aimed at donors and prospective donors.
- Manage a portfolio of donor reports, and work closely with fundraisers, Donor Relations and Communications colleagues to ensure that strategically considered, high-quality reports are delivered in a timely fashion.
- Participate in the development of strategic stewardship processes and assist in the implementation of improvements to the University’s Donor Reporting Program.
- Assist with special projects, which may include ad-hoc acknowledgements and other forms of unique donor recognition (e.g., videos, cards, scrapbooks, tribute books); and additional communications projects targeting donors, alumni, parents, students and other stakeholders.
- Provide information and expertise on stewardship standards to UA staff
- Participate in the development and documentation of processes and infrastructures related to maintaining key stewardship programs over time.
- Collaborate with Communications colleagues to ensure that content produced for stewardship purposes can, where appropriate, be disseminated in promotional material of other types.
- Participate in and perform other related duties, as required, to support and promote the ongoing relationship of donors with McGill.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- DEC in Literature and Communications. Undergraduate Degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Communications, English, History, or Liberal Arts a preferred asset.
- Work experience in English writing and editing and demonstrated excellent written communication skills and copy editing.
- Work experience in advancement communications, marketing communications or journalism.
- Demonstrated experience with the function of donor relations and stewardship in fundraising.
- Must demonstrate strong writing skills, organizational abilities and the ability to balance a number of simultaneous and deadline-driven tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple projects within tightly prescribed timelines.
- Ability to work as part of a team and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse group of colleagues with differing mandates and objectives. Demonstrated Client-focus orientation.
- High detail orientation. Demonstrated ability to monitor and double-check work and information for accuracy and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using MS Office with advanced-level proficiency with MS Word.
- Experience with a publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, or Affinity Publisher.
- Excellent English writing skills. Spoken and written French.
Additional Information:
Testing may be administered.
#LI-HYBRID
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4*.*
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here
.
Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:
(MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Donor Communications Manager
Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-22
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.