Development Senior Writer, Strategic Giving Ocean Conservancy (OC) has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean for more than 50 years, uniting science, people and policy to address climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. It is a 501(c)(3) headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Development Senior Writer is the lead philanthropy writer for Ocean Conservancy, primarily focused on proposal writing for Major and Principal Gifts. Reporting to the Vice President of Major and Planned Giving, the incumbent will plan, write and edit fundraising proposals and reports for the organization's highest-level donors, and lead the process for and write other donor communications, including vision statements and development-related talking points. The role requires translating complex policy approaches (state and federal), programmatic and scientific information into compelling narratives for a wide variety of audiences, and partnering closely with programmatic staff and conservation leadership.

Status:

Regular, full-time, exempt.

Location:

Washington, DC preferred (hybrid); other states considered: AK, CA, FL, MD, OR, TX, WA, WV or VA.

Primary responsibilities:

• Plan, write and edit fundraising proposals and other communications for donors, with a focus on Major and Principal Gifts.
• Lead content development and strategies for stewardship reporting and donor engagement, including individualized reports, general support and impact reports, newsletters, donor profiles, impact stories and thank-you messages.
• Write vision pieces for transformational concepts, new initiatives and existing programs, and foundational content such as a case for support.
• Create processes for proposal and stewardship writing and delivery.
• Work with Development leadership to craft timely donor communications and talking points.
• Partner with Strategic Communications leadership toward shared goals.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of directly related work experience as a professional writer in a related field.
• Expert knowledge of writing fundamentals, grammar, style and editorial guidelines.
• Advanced skills to write clear, engaging copy and translate technical content into persuasive donor-facing language.
• Expert research, fact verification, analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for the ocean.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Compensation:

expected starting salary range of $110,000

• $120,000 annually.

Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a hybrid work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the Ocean Conservancy careers page (ADP Workforce Now). Please include a resume and cover letter in one file on your application.

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