Senior Editor, Donor Communications

**Title:** Senior Editor, Donor Communications

**Reports to:** Director, Development Strategy

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### Job Summary

The Senior Editor is responsible for effectively communicating the mission and impact of the Heritage enterprise to multiple donor audiences (individuals, corporations, foundations) in a way that builds relationships and inspires larger gifts to The Heritage Foundation, Heritage Action, and The Daily Signal.

This position works on donor-facing materials including proposals, reports, pitch decks, mailings, digital communications, custom stewardship pieces, and other high-impact communications as needed.

The Senior Editor provides editorial guidance on donor messaging, positioning, and structure to strengthen fundraising outcomes. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively across departments and provide feedback in a constructive and respectful manner.

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### Job Duties

* Craft custom major gift proposals, project descriptions, pitch decks, and other high-level communications. Specifically tailor content to individual donors using a “donor-centric” approach.
* Edit donor communications products for clarity, accuracy, donor-centricity, tone, structure, and alignment with Heritage’s messaging priorities.
* Provide editorial guidance on donor messaging, positioning, and narrative structure to strengthen fundraising outcomes.
* Build open lines of communication with the enterprise’s policy, outreach, and marketing departments to stay up to date on current policy work and grasp implications for the donor base.
* Collaborate with gift officers to better understand donor motivations and how best to communicate with high-level donors and foundations.
* Effectively communicate Heritage’s message in the “voice” of various Heritage trustees and executives.

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### Qualifications

**Education:**
B.A. in Communications, English, Marketing, or related degree

**Experience:**
7+ years of experience in development writing

**Communication:**
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

**Technology:**
Microsoft Suite; familiarity with AI-enabled tools and programs

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### Other Requirements

* Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department’s goals and objectives.
* Excellent grasp of English technicalities, including grammar and usage; familiarity with AP style guidelines.
* Ability to vary and control nuances of tone, diction, rhythm, pace, and other stylistic features to suit the purpose of a piece of writing.
* Ability to proofread and edit copy.
* Strong eye for visual design and marketing products, with the ability to evaluate layout, formatting, and visual storytelling to enhance donor-facing communications.
* Ability to relate the aims of Heritage policies and programs clearly and persuasively to the philosophical concerns of donors.
* Ability to distill technical aspects of Heritage policies and programs into language for a general audience.
* Manage and complete multiple writing assignments simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
* Serve as a mentor to younger staff and teach others effectively.

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### Benefits and Salary

The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new mothers, and 6 weeks of paid leave for new fathers, among other programs.

The salary range for this role is $110,000–$140,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on the aforementioned qualifications.

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