Impactful Midwest Development Writer

The Nature Conservancy (All); Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the Midwest is seeking a Development Writer to create donor communications for major gifts. This hybrid role based in Madison, WI collaborates with Conservation, Legal, Finance, and Marketing to translate complex conservation work into compelling donor materials.

You will write and edit letters of intent, fundraising proposals, and impact reports while coordinating multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, plus 3 years related experience.
• Experience in donor communications or related field (journalism, marketing & communications).
• Experience working across departments (e.g., Conservation, Legal, Finance, Marketing).
• Experience writing or editing newsletters, annual reports, proposals or donor profiles.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit proposals and materials for donors with major gift capacity.
• Manage multiple projects with realistic deadlines and accountability.
• Interpret budgets and financial reports for projects and programs.
• Translate complex conservation work into donor-friendly language.
• Provide editorial support and best practices across departments.
• Travel and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Donor communications

Editing & proposals

Cross-department collaboration

Funder guidelines

Donor storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in the Midwest is seeking a Development Writer to create donor communications for major gifts. This hybrid role based in Madison, WI collaborates with Conservation, Legal, Finance, and Marketing to translate complex conservation work into compelling donor materials.

You will write and edit letters of intent, fundraising proposals, and impact reports while coordinating multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines. Travel may be required.