Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications & Recognition Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy's powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundationfundsa broad range of organizations,facilitatinginnovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.
With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, breakgroundand nurture networks,supportingthe most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.
In addition to strategic philanthropy, the Azrieli Foundationoperatesseveral initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.
About the Foundation: The Azrieli Foundationis one of the largest publicphilanthropicfoundations in Canada,supportinginitiatives in education, science & healthcare,researchand the arts, across communities inCanada and Israel. Through innovative and strategic philanthropy,we strive tohelppeople of all faiths, ages,backgroundsand abilitiesreach their full potential and drive positive change in their communities.
We are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications& Recognition to join our dynamicand collaborative communications team.
PositionSummary: The Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications& Recognition will playa pivotal role in connectingthe grants portfoliowith strategic communications, ensuring recognition commitments, grantee communications and impactful storytellingopportunitiesare coordinated,trackedand delivered consistently across a diversenational andinternationalportfolio.
Serving asthe primary subject matter experton grant-related communications, recognition,brandingand acknowledgementrequirements, this role is thecentral pointofexpertisefor all communications activities within thegrantsecosystem. Working collaborativelybetween theGrantServices and Communicationsteams, the Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications& Recognitionprovides guidanceand oversightrelated tocommunications commitments embedded within grant agreements, champions opportunities toshowcaseimpact and fosters solid relationships withgrant managers,grantees,keystakeholdersand external service providers.
This highlycollaborative role strengthens the connection between the Foundation'sgrantmakingactivities and its broader communications strategy, helping toidentify, elevate and amplify stories thatdemonstratethe impact of philanthropy across Canada. The Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications& Recognitionensures grant-related communications opportunities are strategically prioritized and supported in alignment with Foundation goals, brandstandardsand stakeholder expectations.
Given the role's responsibility for grantee-facing communications, recognition activities, and coordination across Canada, the successful candidatemust be able to work effectively in both English and French.
Key Responsibilities:



Maintain grants portfolio visibility of communications and recognition activities
Monitor grant pipeline activity andidentifyupcoming communications andimpactstorytelling opportunities across thegrantsportfolio;work with the Grants team to developandvalidatecontent
Develop andmaintaincommunications and recognition calendars for grants activities
Coordinate major granting communications milestones, events,announcementsand recognition activities
Recognition & Branding Oversight: AdviseGrants Teams on recognition/communications-related deliverables and obligations
Maintain centralized repository of grants-related communications materials and templates (e.g., standard communications and recognition language for grant agreements)
Review communications, branding and recognition requirements in new grant agreements and monitor compliance with those commitments.
Track and monitor recognition deliverables tied to high-value grants (e.g., naming rights, signage, website inclusion, social media, lectures, reports, press releases, conferences, annual reports)
Evaluate whether recognition commitments meet contractual thresholdsandrecommendresolutionsto thosethat may not
Approve use of Foundation name and logo within established guardrails
Coordinate creation and approvals related to Grants communications and recognition across the Foundation (e.g., Grants, Communications, and Legal)
Draft recognition language and acknowledgment text
Serve as the primary communications contact for grantee communications
Communications Coordination/Advisory Serve as the primary communications advisor and point of contact for the Grants Team
Attend weeklyCommunications team meeting to ensure alignment with overall comms strategic goals & guidelines and to be aware of other activities occurring in other Foundation areas; meet 1:1 with Communications Director
Attend grants team meetings, grant services teammeetingsandidentifycommunications-relevant milestones,eventsand impact stories to highlight to the communications team for inclusion in internal and external materials
MaintainproficiencyinFluxxand related grants systemsplatforms,including use of Finn and other AI-enabled tools to prepare grant summaries and communications briefing materials
Connect Grants Managers withcommunications resources andexpertiseasrequired
Coordinate communications support requests across internal Communications teams and external service providers
Facilitate access to specialized communications services, including design, translation, photography, videography, website updates,



eventmaterialsand production support
Maintain visibility into communications requests,prioritiesand upcoming activities across thegrantsportfolio
Othercommunications-relatedtasksasrequired
Additional Information This role may require flexible hours to support events and initiatives.
Limited travel may also berequired.
RequiredQualifications: Bilingualism (English and French)required
5+years of experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, grants administration,philanthropyor a related field
Strong project management and coordination skills
Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Excellent writing, editing and communications skills
Experience interpreting policies,agreementsor compliance requirements
Experience working with databases, content managementsystemsor grants management platforms
Highly organized, detail-orientedand able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Trustworthy, reliable and can exercise discretion and tact in difficult or confidential situations
A team player with strong interpersonal skills who can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and leadership
Calm under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and circumstances
Outstanding people skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals, both internally and externally
A self-starter with a creative mindset and problem-solving capabilities, able to work independently and proactively
Our Values Inspired by Jewish values –including Tikkun Olam, the responsibility to repair the world -and the vision and resilience of our founder, David J. Azrieliz”l, the mission of Azrieli philanthropy is to improve the lives of present and future generations through Education, Research, Healthcare and the Arts both in Canada and Israel.
Our values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisions—every single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of:
Integrity & respect
Taking on big challenges
Passion for making a difference
Results-oriented mindset
Sustainable impact
Inclusivity and Accessibility Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out [email protected] .

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📌 Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications & Recognition (Ontario)
🏢 Jewish Toronto
📍 Ontario