Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and refine high-quality donor-facing materials, including: Reports (quarterly, annual, ad hoc), Case studies and impact stories, White papers, research summaries, and evidence translations, Fact sheets, one-pagers, primers, Donor-specific slide decks and presentations
• Package data, impact evidence, research findings, and field insights into clear, compelling, emotionally resonant narratives.
• Ensure all donor communications reflect VisionSpring’s brand voice, values, and commitment to dignity.
• Act as the primary liaison for donor comms with Programs, M&E, Resource Mobilization, and Finance, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Build on templates, guidelines, and workflows that improve quality, speed, and internal alignment.
• Build donor audience frameworks including segmentation, personas, and tailored messaging.
• Shape communication strategy and messaging for in-person and virtual donor-focused events, briefings, and convenings.
• Support production of global and in-market donor event materials: scripts, run-of-show content, visuals, talking points, and follow-up communications.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in donor communications, development communications, external communications, editorial strategy, or related roles
• Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development abilities
• Demonstrated success producing communications for donors, foundations, philanthropists, or institutional audiences
• Ability to distill complex program and research information into clear, compelling messages
• Experience coordinating cross-departmental projects with multiple contributors and tight deadlines
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Comfort working across time zones and cultures with flexibility and diplomacy
• Commitment to equity, dignity, and ethical storytelling

Preferred

• Familiarity with M&E frameworks, research dissemination, or impact measurement
• A track record of preparing high-impact donor decks, data visualizations, or storytelling presentations
• Experience working within a philanthropic grant-making institution
• Substantial professional or personal time spent within Low- and/or Middle-income countries (LMICs)

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with match
• pre-tax commuter plan
• generous vacation/personal time