Fundraising Copywriter for Donor Impact & Grants

Newsletter Jobs; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a skilled copywriter to craft fundraising appeals, donor communications, and grant proposals. You will collaborate with program staff, editors, and designers to produce compelling narratives that advance our mission.

The role requires 3–5 years of nonprofit writing experience, strong editing, and experience with email marketing platforms and CMS. A four-year degree in English or related field is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in English, journalism or related field emphasizing research and writing abilities.
• 3–5 years of professional copywriting experience, ideally within a nonprofit development department, marketing agency, or PR setting.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Prospect2, SFMC, Constant Contact) and Content Management Systems (CMS) for basic web text editing.
• Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills with ability to match institutional voice across print and digital.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread copy for direct fundraising appeals, both written and digital, fundraising communications and case statements.
• Draft personalized donor acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and content for donor registries or annual reports.
• Research and write feature articles, donor profiles, and updates for newsletters and donor-facing materials.
• Review and edit text for donor society materials, event invitations, and program packets.
• Research and write grant proposals based on organizational needs.
• Interview program staff to gather data and anecdotes for funding arguments.
• Format and deploy mass email messages using templates; update donor-facing web pages.
• Coordinate production assets for donor brochures, flyers, and digital media.
• Proofread outgoing communications to ensure accuracy and brand adherence.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing & proofreading

Research

Time management

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Tools

Prospect2

SFMC

Constant Contact

CMS

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a skilled copywriter to craft fundraising appeals, donor communications, and grant proposals. You will collaborate with program staff, editors, and designers to produce compelling narratives that advance our mission.

The role requires 3–5 years of nonprofit writing experience, strong editing, and experience with email marketing platforms and CMS. A four-year degree in English or related field is expected.