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Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy's powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation  funds  a broad range of organizations,  facilitating  innovative 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, break  ground  and nurture networks,  supporting  the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society. In addition to strategic philanthrop y , the Azrieli Foundation  operates  several 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 Foundation  is one of the largest public  philanthropic  foundations in Canada,  support ing  initiatives in education, science & healthcare,  research  and the arts, across c ommunities in  Canada and Israel. Through innovative and strategic philanthropy,  we s trive to  help  people of all faiths, ages ,  backgrounds  and abilities  reach their full potential and drive positive change in their communities. We are see king a   S r. Specialist, Grants C ommunications  & Recognition  to join our dynamic and collaborative communications team. Position  Summary : The  Sr. Specialist, Grants Communications & Recognition  will play  a pivotal role in connecting  the grants portfolio  with strategic communications, ensuring recognition commitments, grantee communications and impactful storytelling  opportunities  are coordinated,  tracked  and delivered consistently across a diverse  national and  international  portfolio. Serving as   the primary subject matter expert  on grant-related communications, recognition ,  branding  and acknowledgement  re quirements, 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.  Specialist, G rants Communications  & 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  a nd 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  Sr. Specialist, G rants Communications  & Recognition   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 candidate  must 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 and  identify  upcoming communications and  impact  storytelling opportunities across the  grants  portfolio ;  work with the Grants team to d evelop  and  validate  content • Develop and  maintain  communications and recognition calendars for grants activities • Coordinate major granting communications milestones, events,  announcements  and recognition activities Recognition & Brand ing Oversight : • Advise  Grants 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 thresholds  and  recommend  resolutions  to those  that 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 weekly  C ommunications 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 team  meeting s  and  identify  communications-relevant milestones,  events  and impact stories to highlight to the communications team for inclusion in internal and external materials • Maintain  proficiency  in  Fluxx  and related grants systems  platforms,  including use of Finn and other AI-enabled tools to prepare grant summaries and communications briefing materials • Connect Grants Managers with  c ommunications resources and  expertise  as  required • 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, event  materials  and production support • Maintain visibility into communications requests,  priorities  and upcoming activities across the  grants portfolio • Other   communications- related  tasks  as  required Additional Information • This role may require flexible hours to support events and initiatives . • Limited travel may also be  required . Required  Qualifications : • Bilingualism (English and French) required • 5 +  years of experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, grants administration,  philanthropy  or a related field • Strong project management and coordination skills • Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders • Excellent writing, editing and communications skills • Experience interpreting policies,  agreements  or compliance requirements • Experience working with databases, content management  systems  or grants management platforms Soft skills : • Highly organized, detail- oriented  and 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. Azrieli  z”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 • Excellence • 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 to  [email protected] .