Fundraising and Advocacy Writer

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

📋 Description

• Annually compose and revise over 150 direct mail and email communications in partnership with the Communications’ content strategy team.

• Create and manage acknowledgment templates, donor stewardship messages, website donation pages, and welcome series emails.

• Convert ALDF’s legal and programmatic initiatives into captivating, narrative-driven content for print and digital email/SMS platforms.

• Establish a storytelling-centric voice across advocacy, fundraising, educational/informational, and stewardship communications.

• Produce tailored content for various supporter categories, including sustainers, planned givers, mid-level contributors, and major donors.

• Review and edit mass communications from the Development team for precision, quality, and consistency with brand voice.

• Utilize audience segmentation, A/B testing, and performance metrics to assess and enhance communication effectiveness.

• Create focused donor stewardship messages that express appreciation and highlight donor impact.

• Work together with the Foundation Relations Manager to develop donor collateral and materials for high-level outreach.

• Seek out and engage in professional development opportunities related to fundraising and marketing communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in English, writing, communications, journalism, or a similar field is preferred.

• Alternatively, a minimum of 5 additional years of fundraising experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in writing and editing.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience writing fundraising and advocacy communications for a nonprofit organization.

• Proven experience in crafting large-scale annual direct mail and digital campaigns.

• Preference given to candidates with backgrounds in animal welfare or legal organizations.

• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work autonomously.

• Experience in creating tailored content for various donor demographics.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, eCRMs, and email marketing tools.

• Capability to collaborate across teams while effectively managing a significant amount of independent work.

• A demonstrated interest in and experience with animal welfare issues and a commitment to the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for staff meetings and retreats, estimated at 1–3 trips per year.

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Starting annual salary of $95,100 for most geographic locations.

• Starting pay of $100,105 for candidates residing within 25 miles of Washington D.C., Cotati, CA, and Los Angeles.

• Starting pay of $105,110 for candidates located within 25 miles of New York City and San Francisco.

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and vision benefits (100% employer paid).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Dependent Care Account (DCA).

• 192 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 19 paid holidays.

• One month of paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous employment.

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 401k plan with a maximum employer contribution match of 5% after one year of employment.

• Alternative work schedules available at the manager’s discretion.

• One-time remote work allowance of $750.

• Annual professional development reimbursement of up to $1,000.

• Occasional travel for staff meetings and retreats (estimated 1–3 trips per year).