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AI Disclosure Statement

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically screen or select candidates for interview. AI may be used in the hiring process to assist our recruitment team by:

Summarizing recruiter or hiring manager notes, and
Conducting limited keyword searches for specific job‑related criteria.

However, every application is reviewed by a qualified human to assess transferable or similar experience, regardless of any AI‑assisted preliminaries.

Vacancy Notice

This posting is for a an existing position and is not intended to create an ongoing candidate pool for future openings. Qualified applications will be individually assessed for this role only.

Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EST on Thursday, January 22, 2026

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.

The Fundraising Content Officer is responsible for supporting the marketing strategies to acquire, cultivate and retain donors through compelling storytelling and content creation for all direct marketing activities. They will work closely with the Mass Marketing, Philanthropy and Digital Unit teams, develop content as needed, execute the annual fundraising plan and support strategic plan goals.

MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for:

Research, interview sources, and develop compelling fundraising copy for various uses.
Helps shape and execute content strategy for the fundraising department. Mapping content as required for fundraising appeals, campaigns and stewardship pieces. Including contributing to the development of overarching fundraising narrative and storytelling for quarterly campaigns.
Copywriting and editing for web and print to create engaging storytelling pieces and appeals – particularly for our emails, direct mail program, Dispatches (MSF’s bi-annual publication), Annual report and Philanthropic proposals.
Connect with internal and global staff to proactively secure content, identify use across fundraising content strategy, as well as ensuring timely use of scheduled content packages.
Support the Fundraising Department with content creation as required to execute the fundraising strategy
Lead editorial meetings and storytelling of various fundraising campaigns.
Proactively build out a pipeline/story library of bespoke content (stories, interviews, etc.) with specific messages for donors, including monitoring developments in the movement and key projects on the PDC list, (countries, projects, themes) and designated gifts, sourcing IMS/local staff/donors to interview, creating a pipeline of highly impactful stories that can leveraged across FR donor facing materials.

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The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:

Demonstrated experience in copywriting, proofreading, and editing
Relationship building and vendor collaboration
An aptitude for storytelling and developing creative ways to craft, adapt and deliver key messages with superior written and verbal communication for multi-media formats
Exceptional communication skills (capable of capturing tone and voice of a brand, and developing copy for a wide variety of audiences)
Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications and databases
Commitment to MSF Principles and cross cultural awareness
Proficiency in verbal and written English

MSF Canada will provide the following benefits (prorated to contract length):

Starting 4 weeks' of vacation per year
Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model
An accessible open concept, shared office space with bookable workstations (consisting of sit/stand desks, swivel chair, laptop with dock and double monitors) and various sized meeting rooms
A commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything
5% RRSP contributions (no employee matching required)
Health Spending Account
Lifestyle Spending Account
Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D)
Peace of Mind plan (prescription drug coverage, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.)
Annual professional development budget
A positive and innovative office culture is based on core values of humanity, integrity and results

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to the Human Resources team.

Position pay range

$70,676 - $70,676 CAD

MSF adopts a safeguarding culture where personnel and communities are and feel safe and valued throughout their involvement with the organization, where individuals know who to go to with any concerns and are confident that they will be listened to and heard without personal or professional repercussions, and where the organization strives to adopt the highest standards of practice across all areas of safeguarding rather than setting for the minimum standard in order to be legally compliant.

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Briefly, tell us about one piece of storytelling or fundraising content you created that had a strong impact. What was the goal, how did you develop it, and what response or outcome did it achieve? (200 words or less)

Describe a time when you researched a variety of written reports to develop a story or content piece. How did you approach the research, and how did you ensure accuracy, ethical storytelling and fundraising best practices? (200 words or less)

Share an example of how you adapted the same message for different formats (e.g., email, web, print, social). What changes did you make, and why? (200 words or less)

Tell us about a time you worked with multiple teams or stakeholders to plan or deliver content. What was your role, and how did you keep the project organized and on track? (100 words or less)

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Briefly tell us how you have contributed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable team environment in your current or prior roles? (100 words or less)

Briefly outline any additional experience, that has prepared you for the expectations of this position. (100 words or less)

Please note this experience can be personal or professional, paid or volunteer, as lived personal experiences are also valued.

Demographic Questions (Optional) / Questionnaire démographique (participation volontaire)

MSF Canada is a people-focused humanitarian organization that is proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We strongly believe this approach enhances our work and we’re committed to equity in employment. The organization seeks to attract and engage the best professionals to join and maintain meaningful, productive and lasting work relationships. We embrace diverse motivations and backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. / Organisation humanitaire se préoccupant des êtres humains, MSF Canada est fière d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, collaboratif et inclusif. Nous croyons fermement que cette approche valorise notre travail. Nous souscrivons aussi au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. L’organisation cherche à attirer et à embaucher les professionnels les plus compétents et à entretenir avec eux des relations de travail fructueuses, productives et durables. Nous favorisons les motivations et expériences différentes des personnes qui, en collaborant, expriment leur passion dans l’action en faveur de la mission sociale de MSF.

MSF Canada acknowledges the existence of systemic racism and oppression and is committed to sustaining and strengthening its anti-racism and anti-oppression (AOAR) efforts. / MSF Canada reconnaît l'existence de l'oppression et du racisme systémiques, et s'engage à maintenir et à intensifier ses efforts de lutte contre le racisme et l'oppression.

As MSF Canada continues to grow and strive to remove barriers in its offices in Canada and in MSF work environments abroad, we welcome applications from individuals with unique experiences of intersectional oppression on the basis of their social markers such as their ethno-racial identity, age, gender identity, education, socio-economic status or place of origin. / Alors que MSF Canada continue de grandir et de travailler à l'élimination des barrières dans ses bureaux ici au pays et les projets MSF à l'étranger, nous encourageons les individus ayant des expériences uniques d'oppression intersectionnelle sur la base de leurs marqueurs sociaux, tels que l'identité ethnoraciale, l'âge, l'identité de genre, l'éducation, le statut socio-économique ou le lieu d

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Fundraising Content Officer

Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EST on Thursday, January 22, 2026

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