Corus International · 2 days ago
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expCorus International is a social impact organization headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, seeking a Vice President of Strategic Communications to enhance its global reputation. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies, managing media relations, and collaborating with fundraising efforts to drive engagement and philanthropic growth.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive external communication strategies that elevate Corus’ global brand, strengthen the organization’s credibility, and advance strategic priorities across humanitarian response, global health, economic development, and fundraising
Continuously monitor global communication trends, shifting media landscapes, and emerging digital engagement practices, ensuring Corus remains at the forefront of industry innovation and competitive positioning
Establish clear performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of communication initiatives, brand visibility, and donor‑focused campaigns, making strategic adjustments based on data-driven insights
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, helping shape organizational messages, public positions, and external engagement initiatives that align with Corus’ long‑term goals and values
Manage and elevate the external image, visibility, and executive voice of the President & CEO, positioning them as a recognized thought leader on global development, humanitarian response, and social impact
Serve as a primary media contact, spokesperson, and relationship manager for all executive-level and organizational communications, ensuring clear, compelling, and consistent representation across platforms
Oversee the planning and execution of media engagements, including interviews, op‑eds, speeches, and high‑profile public appearances, ensuring communications are strategically aligned and high-impact
Provide tailored media coaching and executive communication support to the President & CEO, including preparation for interviews, panels, legislative testimony, and donor engagements
Lead proactive and reactive media monitoring, analyzing global media coverage, public sentiment, and reputational risk factors to inform organizational decision-making and protect Corus’ brand
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of communications, marketing, and digital engagement professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence
Strengthen cross-departmental collaboration, working closely with Fundraising, Programs, Policy, and Executive teams to ensure messaging, branding, and donor outreach strategies are tightly aligned and mutually reinforcing
Partner with regional and country teams to contextualize messaging for diverse geographic, cultural, and linguistic audiences, ensuring consistency while adapting communications for relevance and impact
Promote professional development and operational effectiveness within the team, including strategic planning support, workflow optimization, and adoption of new tools and technologies
Design and lead integrated communication strategies that support revenue growth, including donor acquisition, retention, stewardship, and institutional fundraising efforts
In partnership with fundraising staff, develop compelling, mission-aligned messaging and content for donor campaigns, appeals, reports, proposals, and collateral that articulate impact and demonstrate Corus’ value and credibility to supporters
Partner with the fundraising team to develop targeted communication initiatives for individuals, foundations, corporations, and faith-based partners, ensuring storytelling and thought leadership efforts support fundraising objectives
Oversee strategic messaging for major fundraising events, CEO donor engagements, and board-level philanthropic communications, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and donor motivations
Oversee the creation of high-impact content—including press releases, executive announcements, thought pieces, social media campaigns, reports, multimedia materials, and website content—that advances Corus’ global narrative
Ensure consistent and compelling brand representation across all communication channels, strengthening Corus’ voice, visual identity, and market positioning
Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with external partners, including journalists, media outlets, donors, influencers, implementing partners, and corporate collaborators
Oversee communication budgets, vendor relationships, and agency partnerships, ensuring cost-effective execution, high-quality deliverables, and alignment with organizational goals
Uphold strong editorial standards and message discipline, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with organizational values and strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, or related roles, preferably within international organizations, NGOs or corporations
A track record of managing executive visibility and thought leadership, including developing and implementing comprehensive executive communications and branding strategies and shaping the institution's public profile
Proven experience managing media relations, digital platforms, and donor communications on a global scale. Extensive experience cultivating relationships navigating crisis communications and representing an organization as a spokesperson and ambassador
Demonstrated success in developing communication strategies including social media, website platforms, content ecosystems, and analytics tools with an eye towards leveraging the brand to expand impact and attract and retain donors
Experience working across multiple regions or multicultural environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the capacity and experience produce compelling narratives, executive messages, campaign materials, and fundraising content tailored to diverse audiences. Prior revenue generation-focused communications experience preferred
Deep cultural competency and situational awareness, including the ability to tailor messaging to different cultural, political, and media contexts across regions. An understanding of global communication norms and the sensitivities of working in fragile or crisis-affected environments is preferred
Commitment to Corus International's mission and values, including a passion for global health, humanitarian action, sustainable development, and the organization's faith-rooted, dignity-centered ethos
Demonstrated leadership ability, including managing and developing diverse teams
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, crisis communication, and project management skills
A proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset, bringing new ideas, tools, and approaches that enhance organizational visibility, donor engagement, and global influence. Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment and adapting to evolving global issues is important
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field; Master's preferred
Company
Corus International
Corus International works on international development and humanitarianism.
Founded in 2020Washington, District of Columbia, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Speckhard
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-06-27
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