The Content Writer - Fundraising position exists to create communication resources for Focus on the Family’s fundraising areas (Major Donor Reps, Mid-range Donor Reps, Planned Giving, and Foundations), as well as provide strategic business direction, analysis and oversight of our communication strategy. The position also serves as representative for Family Advancement leadership, as well as the department as a whole, through inter-ministry departments, strategic development, budget oversight, and in executive level meetings.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Writes and creates relevant and timely communication tools to aid in donor and foundation development including:
Program “one-sheets” that cast vision for projects in need of funding
Donation follow-up reports
Grant and donor proposals
Executive summaries
Status updates
Donation follow-up reports
Annual state impact updates
Quarterly special projects and assigned activities update
Personal and professional letters
Marketing materials
Email and web content
Media presentations
Develops integrated strategy between all communication channels including, voice, voice mail, email, notecard, face to face visits and event content scripts and talking points (FAQ’s)
Serves as key liaison between Family Advancement and other departments within Focus, collecting and then communicating vision and financial needs for ministry programs in need of funding
Supports Vice President and Executive Director of Family Advancement by planning and implementing strategy to develop and deepen relationships with donors
Creates and manages the department communication calendar and ensures a fully integrated communication strategy throughout our own segments and integration with the overall ministry
Provides direction and makes executive decisions in executive level meetings, and other ministry-wide meetings, in the absence of FA leadership serving as an interface/point of contact for the Family Advancement department
Is responsible for making strategic business recommendations to Executive Director, Family Advancement, based on analytical data and past trends
Provides strategic insight during the rolling budget process and is responsible for implementing course change if needed
Gathers, analyzes, and reports on department communications and strategies, provides recommendations for improvement
Builds relationships with Focus on the Family project owners to obtain crucial information related to fundraising efforts
Assists in the creation of strategic plans and business plans and helps establish priorities for department
Serves as a primary liaison between FA and Focus on the Family project owners to research and evaluate funding needs
Provides appropriate information and direction to diverse project-related inquiries
Is responsible for the alignment with and execution of Focus on the Family’s written and verbal brand for the Family Advancement team
Is responsible for the oversight of executive level media presentations using PowerPoint and Keynote
Supervises the Project Administrator/Designer, Family Advancement who is the primary resource for Family Advancement project management and the creative design of department communications
Ensures projects and fundraising campaigns maintain strategic fit with larger Focus strategy
Is primary liaison between the FA/ DR/Foundation and Planned Giving teams to the Office of the President and CRM Communications departments
Is responsible for the strategy, creation and execution of all major fundraising communication collateral for the Family Advancement department
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Composes reports and updates as needed, including charts, statistics, and graphs
Attends or facilitates meetings as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Supervisor to Project Administrator/Designer, Family Advancement
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office Environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ
also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Skills, Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts:
Excels in writing and editing
Strong grammar, proofreading, and writing skills
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels
Analytical skills to extract and verify data
Ingenuity and judgment to solve problems and execute project assignments
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and researching skills
Computer literacy and proficiency (Word, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote)
Discrete in handling confidential information
Versatile and flexible
Works well under pressure
Ability to prioritize
Medical - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Flexible Spending Account Program
Discount at our On-Campus Bookstore
403(b) Retirement Plans
Short and Long-Term Disability
Prescription Drug Coverage
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Dental - Delta
Group Term Life Insurance
Pay Type: Salaried
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Personal Characteristics:
Creative Problem Solver; Demonstrated Leadership skills; Detail-oriented; Self-motivated
Articulate; Relational / Personable; Team-oriented; Dependable; Accountable