Donor Communications Specialist (Contract, Environmental Nonprofit)

The Choice is seeking an experienced temporary Donor Communications & Stewardship Specialist for our client, a prominent, global conservation organization. This person will play a role in designing, implementing and executing donor communications to advance a culture of philanthropy.

This a temporary position to provide parental leave coverage. We are seeking candidates who can fully commit to a contract position.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent).

5+ years of communications, fundraising, and / or donor relations experience preferably with a non-profit.

Commitment to environmental conservation

Exceptional customer service and project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing and copyediting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Must be DMV-area based.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the production of print and digital donor products and oversee mailing / distribution of communication materials.

Assist with content creation, including conceptualizing and writing content for regular email updates to donors, emails to internal clients, talking points for events, web stories, and more.

Collaborate on special stewardship and recognition projects, including assisting in content development, image selection, project management, and communication and coordination with giving teams.

Update and draft new web content, including donor features and conservation impact stories, and manage complex review and approval process with internal and external partners for that content.

Collaborate on writing projects, providing strategic input and copyediting for reports, proposals, acknowledgement letters, and other communications as needed.

Execute stewardship products for high-level donors, collaborating with gift officers to create custom projects such as photobooks.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Location : Washington, DC (Hybrid : 2 days in-office)

Salary : $34-36 hour

Type of position : Temporary (6 month parental leave cover)