Impactful Fundraising Writer for Nonprofits

Colonial Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, VA seeks an experienced copywriter to craft fundraising appeals, donor communications, and grant content. You will research and write donor profiles, feature articles, and updates for newsletters, web pages, and donor materials, ensuring accuracy and a consistent institutional voice.

The role requires a four-year degree in English or journalism and 3–5 years nonprofit writing experience, with familiarity using CMS and email marketing platforms.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in English, journalism or related field emphasizing required research and writing abilities.
• 3-5 years of professional copywriting experience, ideally within a nonprofit development department, marketing agency, or public relations setting.
• Functional experience with email marketing platforms and CMS for basic web text editing.
• Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills with a consistent institutional voice across print and digital.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Write, edit, and proofread fundraising appeals for both print and digital media.
• Draft donor acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and content for donor materials.
• Research and write donor profiles, feature articles, and updates for newsletters and web pages.
• Review and edit text for donor society materials, event invitations, and program packets.
• Research and write grant proposals based on organizational needs.
• Interview staff to gather data for funding arguments, ensuring accuracy.
• Format and deploy mass email messages using templates and update donor-facing web pages.
• Coordinate production assets like photography and graphics for donor materials.
• Proofread outgoing communications to ensure absolute accuracy and brand adherence.

Connaissances

Copywriting

Editing

Donor communications

CMS editing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in English

Description du poste

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, VA seeks an experienced copywriter to craft fundraising appeals, donor communications, and grant content. You will research and write donor profiles, feature articles, and updates for newsletters, web pages, and donor materials, ensuring accuracy and a consistent institutional voice.

The role requires a four-year degree in English or journalism and 3–5 years nonprofit writing experience, with familiarity using CMS and email marketing platforms.