Midwest Donor Communications Writer

The Nature Conversancy; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s Midwest Division is seeking a Development Writer to create donor communications for state teams in Illinois and neighboring states. You will draft letters, proposals and impact reports, aligning with major gift fundraising goals and donor guidelines.

You’ll translate complex conservation work into compelling content for funders, collaborating with Conservation, Legal, Finance and Marketing teams in a hybrid Illinois role (Chicagoland preferred).

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to conceive and write materials for targeted audiences.
• Translate scientific concepts into donor-friendly language.
• Proficiency with document management and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of trends in major and principal gift fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit proposals and materials for donors giving $100,000+.
• Collaborate with Conservation, Legal, Finance and Marketing teams.
• Translate TNC's conservation work into donor communications.
• Manage multiple projects with realistic deadlines and accountability.
• Interpret budgets and financial reports at multiple levels.
• Provide editorial advice to translate complex work for donors.
• Build relationships with fundraisers and conservation staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies and donor/legal/IRS requirements.

Skills

Donor communications

Grant writing

Editing

Cross-department collaboration

Editorial guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Nature Conservancy’s Midwest Division is seeking a Development Writer to create donor communications for state teams in Illinois and neighboring states. You will draft letters, proposals and impact reports, aligning with major gift fundraising goals and donor guidelines.

You’ll translate complex conservation work into compelling content for funders, collaborating with Conservation, Legal, Finance and Marketing teams in a hybrid Illinois role (Chicagoland preferred).