Responsibilities

• Develop clear, compelling, donor-centered narratives across formats and priority audiences;
• Write and produce impact stories, donor narratives, proposals, meeting materials, and campaign messaging;
• Translate complex programmatic and strategic work into language that resonates with donors; and
• More clearly articulate the Foundation’s value, including the role staff play in enabling impact.
• Develop targeted messaging with a focus on: High-net-worth prospects; Professional advisors (e.g., multi-family offices, attorneys, professional advisor networks); Create tailored materials for additional audiences over time, including corporate partners and affiliated donor groups; and Adjust tone, structure, and messaging to meet the needs of each audience while maintaining consistency.
• Support donor engagement activities in the form of events (small dinners, larger seminars, walking tours, etc.) with content coordination and marketing support; Develop practical, usable materials that support real donor interactions, including: Proposal language and case components; “How to Give” and gift instruction resources; Entry-point materials for prospective donors; Ensure materials are clear, actionable, and aligned with fundraising strategy
• Partner closely with Philanthropy staff, including gift officers, to shape and deliver messaging that advances donor engagement; Work collaboratively with Philanthropy, Programs, and Marketing and Communications to ensure stories reflect the full scope of the Foundation’s work; Help teams improve how stories, materials, and insights are communicated and used; Participate in donor, advisor, and internal conversations to identify storytelling opportunities in real time; Support presentations and materials for professional advisor engagement and events.
• Collaborates with internal working groups and cross-functional teams across the Foundation; Equity Fund Integration, including: Work closely with Equity Fund teams to surface and develop compelling stories, results, and donor opportunities; Translate fund strategies and aligned giving models into clear, donor-relevant narratives; Strengthen how Equity Fund work is reflected within the Foundation's broader storytelling and impact communications;
• Serve as a central coordinator and content creator for new storytelling and messaging development within the Philanthropy team; Prioritize requests based on fundraising goals and campaign priorities; Manage inputs from multiple stakeholders and move work from idea to completion; and Ensure focus on high-impact work and avoid dilution across lower-priority tasks.
• Play an active role in the Foundation’s editorial model, contributing to a shared pipeline led by the Editor in Chief; Adhere to shared standards, voice, and messaging across communications channels; and Help drive greater consistency, cohesion, and clarity in how the Foundation communicates across teams and platforms.

Requirements

• 5 – 8+ years of experience in communications, content, events, fundraising support, Marketing, or related roles.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience supporting fundraising, business development, or client-facing environments preferred;
• Strong understanding of donor- or audience-centered communication;
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to operate consultatively across teams.