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. Communications Specialist, Impact Storytelling & Recognition to join our dynamic and collaborative communications team.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Communications Specialist, Impact Storytelling & 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 as the primary subject matter expert on grant-related communications, recognition,



branding and acknowledgement requirements, this role is the central point of expertise for all communications activities within the grants ecosystem. Working collaboratively between the Grant Services and Communications teams, the Sr. Communications Specialist, Impact Storytelling & Recognition provides guidance and oversight related to communications commitments embedded within grant agreements, champions opportunities to showcase impact and fosters strong relationships with grant managers, grantees, key stakeholders and external service providers. This highly collaborative role strengthens the connection between the Foundation's grantmaking activities and its broader communications strategy, helping to identify, elevate and amplify stories that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy across Canada. The successful candidate ensures grant-related communications opportunities are strategically prioritized and supported in alignment with Foundation goals, brand standards and 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 current 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 comm

📌 Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications (Toronto)
🏢 The Azrieli Foundation
📍 Toronto