Vice President, Strategic Communications

Overview

Corus International is a global social impact organization with primary US offices in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Established on January 1, 2020, through the merger of Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health, the organization brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise in public health, sustainable development, and emergency response. Drawing on the 80‑year legacy of Lutheran World Relief and the 65‑year history of IMA World Health, Corus operates across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, supporting vulnerable communities through a holistic approach that addresses interconnected challenges in health, economic security, climate resilience, and humanitarian need.

Corus functions as a parent organization to a diverse family of nonprofit and social enterprise entities—including Lutheran World Relief, IMA World Health, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and LWR Farmers Market Coffee—allowing it to pair traditional development programming with market‑based solutions and technological innovation. This integrated structure enables Corus to work across public health systems, agriculture and economic development, digital solutions for humanitarian operations, and impact investing, creating an ecosystem of tools that support long‑term community resilience.

Guided by a faith‑rooted ethos centered on dignity and justice, the organization partners closely with local nonprofits, governments, community leaders, and private‑sector actors to design solutions that are both sustainable and community‑owned.

Corus seeks a visionary, strategic, and highly collaborative Vice President of Strategic Communications to elevate the organization’s global reputation and advance its mission by integrating communications and fundraising into a cohesive, high‑impact external engagement strategy. This executive will serve as the chief architect of Corus’ external voice—shaping and managing the public image of the organization and its President & CEO, amplifying our thought leadership, and positioning Corus as an influential, trusted global development and humanitarian actor.

Sitting at the critical intersection of communications, brand reputation, and revenue generation, the Vice President will partner closely with fundraising, program, and executive leadership to design and execute innovative, donor‑centered communication strategies that expand visibility, deepen engagement, and drive philanthropic growth. The leader in this role will oversee a high-performing team responsible for global media relations, digital and social strategy, storytelling, executive communications, issues management, and creative content development—ensuring Corus’ narrative is compelling, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities.

• 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…