Careers

Create a world where changemakers flourish. 

At Future of Good, we believe every changemaker deserves sharp, useful insight to power their work. As a digital publication, we cover the ideas, people, and trends shaping Canada’s social impact world — and our readers come from nonprofits, grassroots groups, social enterprise, philanthropy, government, and more.

Our journalism spans everything from anti‑racism to global development to digital transformation. And we don’t just report — we bring people together. Our events, including the Changemaker Wellbeing Summit, the Social Finance Summit, and the Black Leadership in Social Impact Summit, have connected thousands of changemakers across the country.

Wellness matters. 

At Future of Good, wellness is central to our cultural DNA. All Future of Good staff have four weeks of paid vacation, unlimited health 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 matters.

We believe that continuous learning helps us realize our collective potential. All Future of Good staff get paid time off as well as 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. 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 rise too.

Join us. Let’s help changemakers flourish.

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Current openings:

Senior Philanthropy and Power Reporter (Full-Time)

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.

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.

What we’re looking for:

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
Ability to produce and edit copy in a timely manner
A keen attention to detail and the sheer brain power 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!)

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).

About Future of Good

The social impact world is navigating profound change — and Future of Good exists to help social purpose teams stay smart and adaptive.

Changemakers across non-profits, social enterprises, philanthropy, impact investing, corporate citizenship, government, grassroots movements, and mutual aid rely on sharp insight to drive meaningful change.

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.

Deadline: July 24, 2026

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 move forward to the interview stage.