Donor Communications Strategist — Climate Conservation

Sonoma Land Trust; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Pre-tax dependent care

Employee assistance program

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Sonoma Land Trust in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Donor Communications Manager to develop a comprehensive donor communication strategy and craft engaging narratives that deepen donor engagement. You will work across Philanthropy and Marcomms to translate priorities into stories and coordinate fundraising campaigns.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong project management, and the ability to manage multiple vendors while adhering to brand standards. Hybrid work at 50% in-office.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written communication skills for donor content.
• Proven ability to write for donor audiences and engage donors.
• Ability to plan, write, and edit donor materials for solicitations, grants, reports, and events.
• Strong project management skills with deadlines and budgets.
• Independent work style with cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Distill Sonoma Land Trust’s work into donor‑oriented stories and materials.
• Manage the donor communications calendar and campaign pipelines.
• Support events and campaigns with messaging and talking points.
• Coordinate with Philanthropy, Marcomms, and Community Engagement.
• Oversee multiple vendors and contract negotiations.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Donor communications

Project management

Attention to detail

Team player

Brand standards

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonoma Land Trust in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Donor Communications Manager to develop a comprehensive donor communication strategy and craft engaging narratives that deepen donor engagement. You will work across Philanthropy and Marcomms to translate priorities into stories and coordinate fundraising campaigns.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong project management, and the ability to manage multiple vendors while adhering to brand standards. Hybrid work at 50% in-office.