Own and orchestrate fundraising communications and grant writing to turn priorities into donor-centered storytelling and revenue across major gifts, grants, and institutional funding.

• Responsibilities: Translate fundraising priorities into donor-centered messaging that drives revenue.
• Contribute to development of case for support, campaign messaging frameworks, and narrative positioning.
• Ensure alignment between development communications, marketing, and organizational brand voice.
• Lead the writing and project management of grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports for funders.
• Collaborate with program and development staff to define goals, logic models, and outcomes.
• Manage relationships with program staff and contribute to funder communications as needed.
• Support efforts to secure approximately $2M+ in annual institutional funding.
• Donor Communications & Lifecycle Strategy: Create tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials for major and mid-level donors.
• Support donor journey communications across acquisition, retention, and upgrade strategies.
• Draft high-level correspondence for senior leadership and Board members.

• Requirements: Minimum of five years of professional writing experience.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising communications, or related work strongly preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, particularly in education, arts, or cultural institutions, preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity, ethical conduct, and a commitment to CPLF’s mission.

• Nice to have: Demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising communications, or related work strongly preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, particularly in education, arts, or cultural institutions, preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and donor databases would be advantageous.

• Benefits: Generous Benefits Package includes health and dental insurance coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds.
• Paid time off including vacation and wellness days.
• Professional development allowance.