Midwest Division Development Writer
Core
Producing donor communications materials (letters, proposals, impact reports) for major and principal gift donors to support fundraising for The Nature Conservancy's conservation work.
Role type
Development Writer (Donor Communications)
Builds
Fundraising proposals, impact reports, donor acknowledgement letters, and annual appeals.
Domain
Nonprofit conservation / Development
Required skills
Donor communications writing, grant proposal writing, impact report writing, budget interpretation, financial reporting, cross-departmental collaboration, confidential information handling, graphic design (Canva/Adobe InDesign), document management systems, CRM systems.
Preferred skills
Multi-lingual skills, cross-cultural experience, scientific translation, major gift fundraising trends, communications trends, basic accounting practices.
Technologies
Canva, Adobe InDesign, Document Management Systems, CRM systems.
Responsibilities
Write and edit proposals and materials for donors with $100k+ capacity; manage multiple projects with strict deadlines; interpret budgets and financial reports; build relationships with fundraisers, finance, and conservation staff; ensure compliance with policies and external requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)