Copywriter (Development)

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americaâ€™s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countryâ€™s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. Weâ€™re looking for a Development Copywriter to create compelling communications that strengthen relationships with current and prospective philanthropic partners. In this role, you will craft polished, audience-centered materials that engage business leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers in Stand Togetherâ€™s vision to help every person rise. The Stand Together community works with bold social changemakers to remove the barriers that keep people from realizing their full potential. We believe society benefits when every person has the opportunity to live a life of meaning and contribute to the well-being of others. This role is ideal for someone energized by developing thoughtful, values-based communications across issues such as education, economic opportunity, poverty, criminal justice, immigration, and free speech. As a Copywriter on the Development team, you will produce donor and partner-facing materials that inform, inspire, and deepen engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with experience creating customized proposals, stewardship communications, executive correspondence, and premium collateral for high-capacity audiences.

Requirements

5+ years of professional writing experience in development, executive communications, strategic communications, public affairs, or a related field
Bachelorâ€™s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for senior-level and external audiences
Experience writing for high-capacity donor, executive, board, or other discerning stakeholder audiences
Ability to synthesize complex ideas and strategies into concise, persuasive, and audience-centered communications
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, error-free work
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work cross-functionally, build trust with stakeholders, and incorporate feedback from multiple partners
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or high-visibility communications
Strong understanding of the social sector, philanthropy, and/or public policy landscape

Nice To Haves

Experience writing customized donor proposals, stewardship communications, and executive-level collateral
Experience supporting fundraising, philanthropy, or relationship management teams through strategic communications
Experience developing messaging for complex social impact initiatives or issue-based work
Confidence writing for sophisticated audiences, including business leaders, philanthropists, and senior executives
Familiarity with presentation development and partnering closely with design teams to bring premium communications to life

Responsibilities

Creating clear, compelling, and highly tailored written materials for current and prospective philanthropic partners, including: Writing multi-page proposals, case for support materials, briefing documents, and other customized communications for high-capacity donors and partners
Developing stewardship plans and donor communications that deepen engagement, demonstrate impact, and strengthen long-term relationships
Crafting premium collateral materials such as impact reports, one-pagers, talking points, executive summaries, presentations, and event-related materials
Partnering with internal stakeholders to translate complex strategies, initiatives, and issue-area priorities into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
Supporting development leaders with thoughtful written communications for meetings, follow-up, cultivation, and ongoing relationship management
Researching initiatives, partners, and issue areas to develop a strong understanding of messaging, context, and strategic opportunities for donor engagement
Ensuring all written materials are aligned with Stand Togetherâ€™s brand, values, and voice while also reflecting the needs and interests of specific audiences
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering polished work on deadline in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Continuously refining messaging and materials based on stakeholder input, audience insights, and evolving strategic priorities