Senior Writer, Development & Donor Communications

Clearpath; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonus opportunities

Meaningful career in philanthropy

Job summary

Stand Together is seeking a Senior Writer, Editorial – Development to produce high-stakes, donor-facing materials for senior leaders and fundraising teams. This role focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, persuasive products for external audiences.

The position is delivery-driven, requiring comfort with tight deadlines, multiple reviews, and executive-level reviews. You will own communications from strategy through final revisions, working across functions including events, marketing, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience writing high-stakes communications for senior leaders, donors, or partners.
• Ability to own communications from strategy through execution and revision.
• Strong editorial judgment and narrative instincts under dense feedback.
• Experience collaborating with events, marketing, fundraising, or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Produce donor-facing written materials for senior leaders and fundraising teams.
• Prepare communications for C-suite executives with attention to voice and credibility.
• Write core products including Investment Overviews and donor proposals.
• Create pitch decks, newsletters, and campaign emails for donors and partners.

Skills

High-stakes writing

Editorial judgment

Narrative development

Donor communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Stand Together is seeking a Senior Writer, Editorial – Development to produce high-stakes, donor-facing materials for senior leaders and fundraising teams. This role focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, persuasive products for external audiences.

The position is delivery-driven, requiring comfort with tight deadlines, multiple reviews, and executive-level reviews. You will own communications from strategy through final revisions, working across functions including events, marketing, and