Work Location : US - Atlanta, GA | Type of Post : Not Applicable |
Other Possible Location : US- Washington, DC | Funding : APPROVED |
Expected Travel : up to 10% | Type of Contract : |
Language Requirement : English | Application Deadline : |
Employee Duration : Full-Time |
JOB SUMMARY:
The RDC (Resource Development Content) writer/researchers support CARE's fundraising efforts by gathering, writing and editing content (proposals, reports, stories and testimonials, talking points, etc.) that result in optimal financial support for and understanding of CARE's work. Although most of the position's work will focus on fundraising and stewardship products for private channel donors, the writer/researchers also support Mass Market donor and online needs related to provision of raw content and stories, dollar handles, etc.
The writer/researchers have specific responsibilities within the writing team, including providing designated support to one or more revenue channels (Major Gifts, Foundations, and Corporate), working closely with a Senior Writer/Editor who serves as primary channel point of contact; taking the lead on proposals and reports for donors under $1M up to 70% of the time; and occasionally writing "from-scratch" proposals and reports for selected program areas. As part of the broader Resource Development Content Creation team, writer/researchers will support the creation and dissemination of communications related to fundraising priorities, such as flexible funding proposals, reports and humanitarian appeals. The writer-researchers act as interpreters and analysts, gathering a wide array of information on CARE's programs worldwide and turning this information into donor-ready fundraising and information products. A successful writer/researcher will have strong writing skills, proven ability to work under pressure, and a broad knowledge of international development issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop proposals/reports for individual, foundation and corporate donors
The writer/researchers will prepare proposals and reports for a range of CARE projects and programs, with a focus on their assigned revenue channel(s). This will require working with: the Senior Writer/Editor to split workload by channel; CARE COs and technical teams to identify funding priorities, and prepare, edit and finalize narrative proposal and report submissions; and the grants team to review the budget narrative. Work will require editing existing drafts (most 5-15 pgs), while occasionally creating products from scratch, working closely with program counterparts. In addition to editing, the W/R will identify relevant photos, stories, maps, infographics, etc. to strengthen the submission. As such, the W/R must have
Development communications and other writing/research assignments
Oversee and participate in special projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.