Communications Manager – Funder Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Strategize, oversee, and execute communications tailored to specific funders.

• Create and manage communications directed at funders that convert engagement strategies into fundraising narratives, messages, and materials.

• Ensure that content aimed at funders is coherent, consistent, aligns with the broader organizational communications strategy, and is customized for distinct audiences.

• Facilitate funder engagement in close collaboration with the Development Team.

• Transform strategies into engaging materials that enhance the organization’s ability to mobilize resources.

• Work in partnership with Development, Program, Monitoring & Learning, and Communications Teams.

• Develop talking points, donor briefs, presentations, annual reports, newsletters, and training materials for staff preparation.

• Convert monitoring and learning insights into funder updates and impactful stories.

• Assist in communications processes, including the review and approval stages.

• Report directly to the Director of Communications.

• Engage in occasional travel, both domestically and internationally.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, with a substantial emphasis on donor or funder interactions.

• Proven experience in crafting fundraising narratives, donor reports, or impact communications within a nonprofit or philanthropic setting.

• Capability to distill complex strategies and technical content into clear, compelling messages for non-specialist audiences.

• Experience collaborating closely with development or fundraising teams, along with an understanding of funder engagement cycles.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 or C2 level required).

• Experience with organizations focused on climate, environment, land use, or natural resources is a plus.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, adapt to evolving needs, and work efficiently in a remote and international setting.

• Strong dedication to justice and equity initiatives.

• Submission of a cover letter and resume in English is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Remote work options.

• Occasional travel opportunities, both domestic and international.

• Chance to collaborate with international teams and organizations centered on climate, environment, land use, and natural resources.