Fundraising Copywriter

Mennonite Central Committee; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefit plan

Remote work possibility

Job summary

Mennonite Central Committee in Canada is seeking a Fundraising Copywriter to craft donor-centered messaging across print and digital channels. You will work with Communications, Donor Relations and Programs to ensure content reflects MCC’s voice, values and brand, strengthening connections with supporters.

You will translate complex program information into engaging stories, supervise content quality, and contribute to campaigns that inspire generosity and sustained engagement with MCC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in direct response copywriting or fundraising.
• Demonstrated ethical storytelling in fundraising communications.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and cultures.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of donor motivations and engagement strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
• Commitment to MCC’s values and Anabaptist peace and justice.

Responsibilities

• Strategy implementation and project management for fundraising content.
• Develop donor-centered materials across print and digital channels.
• Collaborate with Communications, Donor Relations, and Programs staff.
• Ensure content reflects MCC’s voice, brand and ethical storytelling.

Skills

Direct response copywriting

Fundraising storytelling

Editing and writing

Project management

Intercultural competence

Collaboration across teams

Education

Post-secondary degree in fundraising/communications/marketing

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Fundraising Copywriter develops compelling, donor-centered messaging that inspires generosity and strengthens engagement with MCC’s mission. The role combines strategic thinking, storytelling, and collaboration to create effective fundraising content across print and digital channels. Working closely with colleagues across Communications, Donor Relations, and Programs, the position ensures messaging reflects MCC’s voice, values, and brand while building meaningful connections between donors and MCC’s work.

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

• Post-secondary degree in fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field
• Minimum three years of experience in direct response copywriting, fundraising, or a related area
• Demonstrated ability to apply ethical storytelling principles in fundraising communications
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders or entities
• Strong understanding of donor motivations and engagement strategies
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, curiosity, and collaborative problem solving skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision, purpose, beliefs, and values of MCC, including the biblical call to respond to human need and the Anabaptist commitment to peace and justice

Preferred:

• Experience with Adobe InDesign
• Fluency in French; proficiency in additional languages is welcome
• Good understanding of the Mennonite/Anabaptist constituency in Canada
• Good understanding of the international relief and development sector

Key Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

• Strategy implementation and project management: 15%
• Administration and meetings: 15%

Duties

Strategy Implementation and Project Management (15%)

• Implement fundraising and donor engagement strategies
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising communications and apply insights to improve future campaigns
• Stay informed on trends, developments, and best practices in donor relations

Content Development (70%)

• Plan and prioritize content for upcoming campaigns and deliverables
• Write and edit persuasive, donor-focused materials, including appeals, newsletters, landing pages, email campaigns and stewardship communications
• Translate complex program information into clear, engaging stories that honour the communities MCC serves and invite meaningful donor responses
• Conduct interviews with skill and sensitivity to support content creation
• Ensure all content aligns with organizational voice, brand guidelines, and ethical storytelling standards
• Collaborate with fundraising, communications, and program staff to develop fundraising collateral
• Optimize content for digital platforms, including email, and web, where appropriate

Administration and Meetings (15%)

• Ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• Participate in regular staff meetings, spending time in devotions and prayer with all in attendance in local MCC setting
• Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public
• Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use his or her gifts within the local faith community
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Support reporting and administrative processes
• Some domestic travel is required
• Other duties as assigned

Contact/Relationships:

The Fundraising Copywriter works collaboratively with Communications and Donor Relations colleagues across MCC Canada and with program staff nationally and internationally to develop donor focused communications that accurately represent MCC’s work.

Supervision:

No supervisory responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to synthesize complex program information into clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. The incumbent exercises sound judgement when communicating sensitive issues, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and effectively navigates MCC’s organizational structure. Familiarity with AI supported writing tools and the ability to use them ethically and appropriately to enhance efficiency is an asset.

The Fundraising Copywriter works with a high degree of independence while managing multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines. The incumbent exercises initiative and sound judgement in planning and prioritizing work, while ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with organizational priorities.

Initiative and Ingenuity:

The incumbent demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and initiative in developing engaging fundraising content while remaining responsive to changing priorities and organizational needs. The role requires adaptability, a collaborative approach to problem solving, and the ability to tailor messaging to diverse donor audiences while continuously seeking opportunities to strengthen donor engagement.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are essential. The incumbent communicates with clarity, professionalism, and empathy while demonstrating intercultural competence and the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and organizational levels. Active listening, diplomacy, and consensus building skills contribute to effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Mental/Physical/Visual Demand:

• Performs effectively under competing deadlines and changing priorities
• Produces accurate, timely communications, including during international emergencies
• Exercises sound judgement and critical thinking in dynamic situations
• Maintains attention to detail while working through established review and approval processes

End Result:

Delivers compelling, donor centered communications that strengthen relationships with current and prospective supporters, inspire generosity, and advance MCC’s fundraising mission through clear, ethical, and engaging storytelling.

Start Date

05 Oct, 2026 - Some flexibility

Salary Details

MCC Canada (MCCC) has a Group Benefit plan which is paid by MCCC, it includes Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, global medical assistance, RRSP contribution match, Employee Accidental Death, Dismemberment and Specific Loss, and Dependent Life Insurance. Long Term Disability is employee paid. Co-operators Insurance is available at employee discretion and employee paid. These benefits are effective on your first day of employment with MCC Canada.

Additional Information

• That AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for any position.
• All job postings are for an existing vacancy.

Location Description

The head office for MCC Canada is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, however, a remote work arrangement may be available for a suitable candidate. Some travel to MCC offices may still be required.

Winnipeg is a city of approximately 835,000 people located on the Red River, 112 kilometers north of the U.S. border. Being near the centre of Canada, it is a major transportation hub. The city's population is diverse and has the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada. English is the most common language spoken in Winnipeg, while also being home to a large francophone population. Tagalog, German, Mandarin or Cantonese, Ukrainian and Punjabi are other top languages spoken.