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About the Role

The Development Writer is responsible for leading the development and production of external communications materials for major donors and writing materials to support conservation priorities. This role also involves ghostwriting for the executive team.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and design proposals and other materials for donors giving at the $100,000+ level, as well as for smaller donors.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and serve as team lead on assigned communication initiatives.
• Accurately interpret and represent budgets and financial reports at various levels.
• Ghostwrite for members of the executive team as needed.
• Utilize a sophisticated understanding of TNC strategies, programs, partnerships, and funding needs.
• Build relationships with fundraisers, finance, and conservation staff, and potentially engage directly with external partners and funders.
• Handle confidential information with sensitivity.
• Coordinate the work of peers in interdepartmental teams.
• Ensure compliance with TNC policies, procedures, and external requirements.
• Work within the scope of program's strategic goals.
• Travel and work overtime as needed.
• Keep up-to-date on market trends, best practices, and knowledge of centrally produced donor communications tools and practices, and global campaign resources.
• Maintain close relationships with marketing and conservation teams to ensure messaging consistency and foster collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of donor communications or related fields (e.g., journalism, marketing communications).
• Experience writing at least one of the following: newsletter, magazine, annual report, website articles/stories, donor solicitations, funding proposals or reports, campaign brochures, fact sheets, presentations, or equivalent.
• Experience working across teams and with various stakeholders to gather and synthesize information.
• Experience with project management under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with document management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of basic accounting practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for a wide variety of audiences
• Experience translating scientific concepts into donor-friendly language
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving communications trends, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Proficient in interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results
• Basic graphic design and layout skills appreciated
• Multi-lingual skills appreciated
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in major gift fundraising and working with institutional funders

Location

• USA

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3 years related experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $75,500 – $91,000 annually

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• Parental leave
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Other life and work well-being benefits
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work environment

About the Company

• The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends.
• As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.
• We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.
• TNC has been doing work you can believe in since 1951.
• Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
• We impact conservation around the world thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners.

Equal Opportunity

• The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.
• Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
• TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.