Midwest Division Development Writer

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Midwest Division Development Writer is primarily responsible for writing and editing a variety of communications materials to engage, solicit and steward individual and institutional donors with the capacity to give at the $100,000+ level. They collaborate with fundraising, conservation program, and finance staff to craft successful letters of intent, fundraising proposals and impact reports for TNC’s work in five Midwest states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin) and across the globe. They may provide editorial advice and expertise to team members around donor communications. They will also support the donor communications and donor messaging needs of the Midwest Division's conservation leads upon request. The ideal candidate has experience writing successful grant proposals and creating compelling content within strict funder guidelines.

The Development Writer also helps achieve the strategic priorities of the Midwest Donor Communications team by collaborating closely with other team members. They assist in the writing, editing, design and production of donor communications in collaboration with the Midwest Division's Marketing & Communications team. Products may include donor acknowledgment templates, tailored concept notes, unrestricted and flexible funding proposals, stewardship reports, donor profiles, outreach emails, talking points, presentations, annual appeal letters, and proposal/report templates.

The MWD Development Writer will keep up to date on market trends and best practices for donor communications (including donor communications tools, policies, and global campaign resources produced by Global Development) to help achieve the organization’s fundraising goals. They are responsible for maintaining close relationships with closely aligned teams, such as Marketing & Communications and/or conservation programs, to ensure consistent messaging in materials and to foster greater organizational collaboration in pursuit of the organization’s 2030 Goals.

This is a remote position open to candidates living in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The preferred location is Wisconsin; however, other locations within the Midwest Division will be considered.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a human-centered culture where you can feel like you are making a difference every day, and the Midwest Division's Donor Communications Team is looking for their next teammate. If you have a passion for translating complex concepts like TNC's conservation priorities into inspiring written fundraising materials, then that person might be you!

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills, as well as successful experience independently managing multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by shaping how we communicate to the donors whose generosity helps make TNC's work possible.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience working across departments.

• Experience, coursework or other training in principles and practices of donor communications or related field, such as journalism or marketing communications.

• Experience writing or editing one of the following: newsletter, magazine, annual report, website articles/stories, donor profiles, funding proposals or reports, campaign brochures, fact sheets, presentations, or equivalent.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $72,000-$83,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

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. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. 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. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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