Senior Writer

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Writer plays a critical role in developing high-impact, donor-focused content that conveys the transformative power of Coptic Orphans’ mission. This role is essential in engaging, inspiring, and expanding the organization’s donor base through powerful storytelling and tailored communications. The Senior Writer will oversee the creation of content that reflects the organization’s impact, deepens donor relationships, and enhances Coptic Orphans’ brand.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive content aimed at engaging and retaining donors.
• Produce inspiring narratives that highlight Coptic Orphans’ impact, including donor stories, beneficiary testimonials, and program success stories.
• Craft messaging for donor communication channels, including newsletters, appeal letters, annual reports, and campaign materials, that emotionally and intellectually connect donors to Coptic Orphans’ mission and impact.
• Align messaging with fundraising campaigns, program updates, and key initiatives, ensuring consistent, timely, and coordinated donor messaging across platforms.
• Collaborate with the Development team to create personalized donor materials, including impact reports, major donor letters, thank-you letters, and stewardship updates. Tailor messaging to specific donor segments, including major donors, recurring donors, and prospects.
• Work closely with Development, Marketing, and Programs teams to create cohesive, donor-centric content. Collaborate with designers and multimedia specialists to produce integrated campaigns and ensure visual consistency.
• Serve as a steward of Coptic Orphans’ brand voice and messaging. Develop and refine guidelines for donor communications, ensuring alignment across all written and visual content.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in content creation, journalism, copywriting, or a similar role.
• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is a plus.
• Proven ability to maintain consistent brand messaging across platforms, aligning content with organizational goals and audience needs.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a strong emphasis on crafting donor-centered narratives.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable, especially for creating or translating content relevant to Coptic Orphans’ work in Egypt.

Travel Requirement

Must be available for travel throughout the US.

Our Benefits

Coptic Orphans offers a wide range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, access to onsite fitness facilities, an employee assistance program, and paid time off. Employees have the option to participate in a company-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.

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