Summary
The Senior Coordinator, Donor Communications, provides written donor communications (concept notes, proposals, reports, fact sheets, letters, etc.) that Resource Development fundraisers require to solicit funds from high-net-worth donors and to steward ongoing relationships with these donors. Position may also work collaboratively with fundraisers and program staff to develop donor material around a specific program sector or new business opportunity. Position may also support donor communications during emergencies. Requires strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, ability to translate complex program language into donor-friendly content, and ability to work closely with supervisor. May work on several projects simultaneously, requiring good time management skills.
Position aligns with the agency’s Competency Framework in that it: requires application of technical and professional expertise, communicating with impact, being innovative and adaptive, working effectively with others and delivering results.
What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
Essential Duties:
- The Senior Coordinator edits or revises donor materials drafted by program and country office staff to ensure their readability and clarity, are grammatically correct, donor-friendly and branded so that they best represent our agency. Requires regular interaction with both program/country office staff and fundraisers. 40% of time
- Researches and writes original content for concept notes, reports, fact sheets, and other special donor communications projects as requested by fundraisers and supervisor. Requires close coordination with fundraisers and program staff. 40% of time.
- Writes custom donor acknowledgement letters/emails from our president to foundation and corporate donors. Requires close coordination with fundraisers so that communications reflect our unique relationship with the donor. Requires comfort in writing in the president’s voice and close attention to accuracy and detail. Perform other duties as may be required. 20% of time.
Decision-making:
Position uses judgment in editing and revising material. When drafting original content, judgement in use of appropriate information and making decisions in consultation with supervisor. Responsible for ensuring that donor materials are of the highest quality and represent Save the Children commensurate with our standing as a global NGO. Position works under the supervision and direction of the Advisor, Donor and Corporate Fundraising and the Senior Communications Specialist.
Competency Framework:
The Senior Coordinator must take personal accountability for work; understand the relationship between the job and the organization’s objectives; use critical thinking and be creative; be adaptive to changing conditions; deliver work that reflects strong knowledge and application of standards; ensure accurate communications; and maintain strong contacts and relationships with others.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum three to five years’ experience as a writer required, with strong editing skills
- High School or Technical/Vocational Degree
- Must be able to work collaboratively and cross-culturally with fundraisers and global Save the Children program staff, think creatively and meet tight deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented
- Understanding of non-profit fundraising and global development issues are highly desirable
- Ability to understand and communicate information to high-net-worth foundation, corporate and individual donors
- Must be a team player and able to work well in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- BS preferred, with English, journalism, communications, or related studies
- Highly attentive to quality, with excellent organizational and time management skills
What’s In It for You
- Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world
- A family friendly work environment
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time
- Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance
- Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
- Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers
- Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities and with the American Management Association, as well as language learning opportunities
Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.
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