Manager/ Donor Communications /Proposals/ Reports/ and Strategy/ - 25003

OverviewWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Manager, Donor Communications.Major FunctionWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s largest conservation organization, seeks a Manager, Donor Communications at our Washington, DC headquarters to lead the production of high-quality donor communications assets that educate, inspire, and present a clear and compelling case for support of WWF’s mission. This role will collaborate with relationship managers from our individual giving and foundations relations teams to develop strategic messaging that conveys funding opportunities and stewardship storylines that align with WWF’s integrated conservation programs and priorities. This individual will manage a robust portfolio of writing assignments covering diverse global conservation content—including solicitation materials like proposals and concepts, as well as stewardship assets such as impact reports. In tandem, the Manager, Donor Communications will manage one direct report and oversee and refine production processes that ensure efficient delivery of donor assets to fundraising teams. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Donor Communications and Stewardship and operates on a hybrid schedule, working in-person and from HQ a minimum of two days a week.Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $108,900 - $156,500.Responsibilities• Contributes to donor product development, strategies, and protocols, managing a philanthropy writer and collaborating with other teams to ensure the creation of high-caliber messaging and assets.• Represents the Donor Communications & Stewardship team in integrated program and other conservation strategy discussions to understand and address a balance of program and relationship manager needs.• Learns, implements, and collaborates to improve upon current Donor Communications systems, donor product intake and templates, and CRM reviews and assignment tracking.• Collaborates with individual giving/foundations colleagues and conservation program staff to develop compelling funding proposals and concepts, reports, and donor communications collateral for WWF priority programs.• Supports the production of donor assets for a portfolio of major institutional fundraising priorities by participating in strategic discussions and producing donor materials.• Becomes a content expert on WWF-US integrated programs and represents Donor Communications and/or Development in internal discussions.• Partners closely with the Sr. Director, Donor Communications and Stewardship, Deputy Director, Donor Communications, fundraising teams, program team communicators, and conservation program experts.• Contributes thought leadership, staying knowledgeable of trends in philanthropy, especially as relates to communications.• Performs other duties and takes on other responsibilities as required according to organizational needs.Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree is required along with a minimum of 8 years of professional work experience as a writer.• MUST HAVE at least 5 years experience with philanthropy writing for high-net-worth individuals, communication strategy, AND project management.• Previous management experience strongly preferred.• Ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels.• Proven track record of developing and managing systems to efficiently and successfully improve outcomes.• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in a range of voices and styles.• Experienced and dependable proofreader and editor. Fluency with style guides. Exceptional attention to detail.• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.• Able to quickly learn about evolving conservation issues and trends.• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:• COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions.• INTEGRITY – We act with integrity, accountability and transparency.• RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities.• COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face.WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.To Apply:• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25003.• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone.As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices.#J-18808-LjbffrOriginal job Manager/ Donor Communications /Proposals/ Reports/ and Strategy/ - 25003 posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.