Philanthropic Communications Specialist

Freelancingforgood; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Fund for Women seeks a Philanthropic Communications Specialist for a 6-month freelance role based remotely. The successful candidate will craft persuasive communications that resonate with donors at all levels, helping to further the mission of gender justice. Applicants should have extensive experience in writing for donor audiences and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional writing experience.
• At least 5 years writing for donor audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in multi-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit compelling content tailored for donors.
• Collaborate with teams to showcase impact and storytelling.
• Stay informed on philanthropic trends to contextualize communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fundraising techniques

Project management

Organizational skills

Job description

Global Fund for Women is looking for a Philanthropic Communications Specialist.

Overview:

• Freelance contract: 6 months full-time (36 hours per week)
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote); as most of your collaborators will be located in the United States, we expect your core working hours to substantially overlap with the Eastern Time Zone.
• Salary: $70 per hour
• Applications closing: 13th June

Job Description

Global Fund for Women envisions a world where movements for gender justice have transformed power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all. We fund bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change that will last beyond our lifetimes.

Under the guidance of the VP of Development, and in collaboration with the Brand and Communications team, the Philanthropic Communications Specialist will advance Global Fund for Women’s mission by crafting clear, compelling communications that articulate the organisation’s mission, vision, values, programs, expected outcomes, impacts, and financial needs while aligning with donor objectives. This role will present these elements through persuasive narratives that engage current and prospective donors, especially principal donors, major donors, mid-level donors, and annual fund donors, ensuring written materials reflect our goals and impact and align with donor interests.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit powerful and compelling content with messaging tailored by current and prospective donor interests in line with Global Fund for Women’s priorities, voice, and brand guidelines, especially for principal donors, major donors, mid-level donors, and annual fund donors
• In collaboration with the Development Team and the Brand and Communications team, develop suites of philanthropic communications for donors at all levels, including:
  • Cases for support
  • Annual report
  • Impact reports
  • Direct mail pieces
  • Email solicitations
  • Donor talking points
  • Other donor communication materials for cultivation and stewardship
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to develop creative ways to showcase impact and storytelling for donors
• Support the CEO and VP of Development in drafting key philanthropic communications for our closest donors
• Ensure that donor-related content is compelling and up-to-date on the organisational website
• Stay on top of philanthropic giving trends and world events to ensure that communications to donors are contextualised and meet the moment

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience writing, with at least 5 years of writing for donor audiences
• The highest level of verbal and written communication skills: can articulate complex themes for multiple donor audiences; able to present complex ideas and programs in a clear, compelling manner
• Ability to influence philanthropy and lead donor education efforts while bringing in andretaining donors
• Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques and sources of funding
• Ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Understand and embrace feminist, community-centric funding/fundraising principles
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working in multi-cultural environments
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with the enthusiasm and energy to implement new strategies and meet ambitious goals.

How to apply?

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