Senior Philanthropy and Power Reporter

Every legacy newsroom has business reporters. No legacy newsrooms have non-profit reporters. This is where we come in.

Future of Good seeks a full-time, experienced journalist to fill our new Senior Philanthropy and Power Reporter role.

Responsibilities

This is a leadership position in our newsroom, and as such, 8+ years of experience with accredited media outlets is required. You could be coming from a legacy or independent media organization, writing or producing news daily, weekly or online, but you should have newsroom experience.

The Senior Philanthropy and Power reporter’s primary focus will be the vastly under-reported world of giving in Canada, and the inherent politics and power imbalances behind it. This is a position for a journalist used to asking tough questions of politicians, public figures and private citizens, and an opportunity to become an expert in a beat no one else in Canada is pursuing.

That being said, we don’t do gotcha journalism. While we want to hold power to account, we firstly want to highlight the solutions being tried, tested and used to shape the social good sector in Canada.

Our journalism is thoughtful and deeply useful to our audience, which includes non-profits, charities, philanthropic foundations, corporate impact teams, crown corporations, schools, health care systems, volunteers, front-line workers, managers, politicians, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and everything in between.

In addition, you will be the newsroom’s No. 2 and will take over when the Managing Editor is away. Those duties include copy editing, running meetings, overseeing the editorial newsletter and responding to readers.

This position will be based in Ottawa and will be mostly remote, with occasional in-person office time required. An exception to this may be made for an extraordinary candidate.

Qualifications

Musts:

Post-secondary education in journalism, political science or a related field

8+ years of journalism experience at accredited media outlets

A demonstrated interest in social impact work

Produce and edit copy in a timely manner

A keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects

Experience moderating webinars and panels

Well-versed in CP style

An upbeat, curious and can-do attitude

Nice to have

Photo, audio and/or video experience is a definite plus

So is a second language (or third, we’re not picky!)

What we offer

Future of Good is a new type of journalism organization. Benefits, wellness days and development opportunities are rare in many social purpose organizations, but we believe they are essential. Our values are courageous, thoughtful, curious, kind, professional and excellent.

Wellbeing matters.

At Future of Good, wellbeing is central to our cultural DNA. All Future of Good staff receive four weeks of paid vacation, unlimited sick days, Fridays off in the summer, and a comprehensive benefits package. Everybody talks about how good paid vacation is in Europe, so we looked it up and matched it.

Learning and growth matter.

We believe that continuous learning and unlearning help us realize our collective potential. All Future of Good staff get paid time off, technology and professional development funds to fuel their creativity, learning and growth. Attend a course, upgrade your laptop, sign up for a conference or learn new software.

Pay transparency matters.

All pay ranges at Future of Good are publicly posted. To go even further, if we ask you to produce something for us, you will be compensated, and the ratio between the lowest-paid full-time employee and the highest-paid full-time employee is no more than 3:1. So if the top must rise, then the bottom must increase too.

More about the role:

Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week

Location: Ottawa, Ont., although an exception may be made for an extraordinary candidate. Occasional travel can be expected.

Compensation: The salary for this role is $72,000 with regularly scheduled annual raises of at least 2 per cent. We have a comprehensive benefits package, four weeks of paid vacation, unlimited health days, Fridays off in summer, and plenty of professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Expected start date: September 1, 2026

Does this sound like you? Upload your resume, cover letter, and three work samples here (or link to your online portfolio). Your cover letter should showcase your personality and demonstrate how you fit the qualifications. Using generative AI to write your cover letter violates our AI policy and editorial standards (you should read both before you apply).

Deadline: July 24, 2026

About Future of Good

Founded in 2019, Future of Good is Canada’s only media and learning organization dedicated to the social impact sector. We blend journalism with professional learning to equip changemakers with the analysis, context, and practical know‑how they need to make a bigger difference.

Our journalism, knowledge resources, and live learning events deepen understanding of the issues shaping the sector. Flagship events include the Social Finance Forum, the Changemaker Wellbeing Summit, DAF Disrupted, AI Academy and more — convening thousands of changemakers from coast to coast to coast.

Our work is powered by our members. Learn more at www.futureofgood.co.

We recognize that experience comes in many different forms. If you don’t meet the above qualifications but think you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply and share how your experience is commensurate.

We thank all who apply for their time, but we will only respond to candidates who will move forward to the interview stage.