Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director of Communications and Donor Engagement
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Communications and Donor Engagement is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping how donors experience, understand, and invest in Virtual Health Hub (VHH).
This is a pivotal time to join VHH as healthcare systems increasingly embrace digital innovation and equitable access to care. VHH is uniquely positioned for growth and impact, creating an opportunity for a communications and donor engagement leader to help shape its public profile, build and strengthen community and donor relationships, and advance a transformative vision for virtual healthcare.
This is a highly collaborative role that will lead VHH’s external communications and revenue development efforts at a time when strategic visibility, community partnerships, and philanthropic support are critical to long-term success. The role will oversee media relations, brand reputation, and public messaging, while developing and executing fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities—most notably a significant capital campaign to support furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for a new facility opening in Spring 2027.
This position will be required to work at our Saskatoon office with a planned office relocation to Whitecap, SK in Spring 2027.
What You’ll Lead
1. Strategic Communications, Brand & Public Relations
Provide strategic leadership for VHH’s communications, public relations, and external engagement activities in alignment with VHH priorities and growth objectives.
Serve as VHH’s lead for media relations, public messaging, interview coordination, and reputational management.
Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that elevate organizational visibility, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and position the organization as a leader in innovative and accessible healthcare delivery.
Lead the development of key messaging, media statements, press releases, briefing material, speeches and executive communications.
Build and maintain strong relationships with media, community partners, government stakeholders, and other key external audiences.
Provide leadership and guidance in issues management and crisis communications.
Ensure consistent, accurate, and compelling messaging across all communications channels and platforms.
Provide direction and oversight to the Communications and Social Media Coordinator, supporting execution of communications initiatives, digital engagement, and content development.
2. Strategic Fund Development & Donor Engagement
Lead the development and implementation of fundraising and donor engagement strategies that support organizational sustainability and strategic priorities. Plan and execute a capital campaign to secure funding for FF&E for the organization’s new facility opening in Spring 2027.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
Develop donor proposals, sponsorship packages, campaign materials, presentations, and stewardship communications.
Collaborate closely with leadership and board members to advance major gift development and philanthropic partnerships.
Monitor and track fundraising performance, donor engagement activities, and campaign outcomes to support continuous growth and accountability.
3. Capital Campaign Leadership (2026–2027)
Provide strategic leadership for VHH’s capital campaign, ensuring alignment between fundraising, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Develop the campaign framework, including campaign goals, timelines, donor segmentation, and case for support.
Develop a compelling campaign narrative that reflects organizational impact, healthcare innovation, and community need.
Develop campaign communications, public launches, donor events, and recognition initiatives to maximize awareness and community investment.
4. Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Serve as a senior organizational ambassador and relationship lead with community organizations, healthcare partners, donors, sponsors, and external stakeholders.
Build collaborative partnerships that strengthen…
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