Fundraising & Grants Writer

Colonial-Williamsburg-Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, based in Williamsburg, VA, seeks a skilled copywriter to craft fundraising appeals and donor communications across print and digital channels. You will research and write feature articles, donor profiles, and grant proposals, coordinating with program staff to ensure accuracy and an authentic voice.

A four-year degree and 3–5 years of nonprofit copywriting experience are preferred, with experience in email marketing platforms and CMS for web editing.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in English, journalism or another field emphasizing required research and writing abilities.
• 3–5 years of professional copywriting experience in nonprofit development, marketing agency, or public relations.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and CMS for basic web text editing.
• Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills with consistent institutional voice.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread copy for direct fundraising appeals, both written and digital.
• Draft donor acknowledgement letters, impact updates, and content for donor materials.
• Research and write feature articles, donor profiles, and updates for newsletters and web pages.
• Review and edit text for donor society materials and event invitations.
• Research and write grant proposals based on organizational needs.
• Interview staff and gather data to build mission-centric funding arguments.
• Format, build, and deploy mass email messages using templates; update donor pages.
• Coordinate production assets for brochures, flyers, and digital media.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

CMS

Email marketing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Tools

Prospect2

SFMC

Constant Contact

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, based in Williamsburg, VA, seeks a skilled copywriter to craft fundraising appeals and donor communications across print and digital channels. You will research and write feature articles, donor profiles, and grant proposals, coordinating with program staff to ensure accuracy and an authentic voice.

A four-year degree and 3–5 years of nonprofit copywriting experience are preferred, with experience in email marketing platforms and CMS for web editing.