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Philanthropy Writer & Editor
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
About this job
Job Description
Often serving as the principal writer for the Philanthropy division, the Philanthropy Writer and Editor supports projects and opportunities involving individual donors, institutional foundations, and promotional materials, to name a few. Through this work, the Philanthropy Writer and Editor will make a lasting impact, helping preserve and conserve our national parks for centuries.
WORKING AT NPF
The National Park Foundation (NPF) works with the National Park Service (NPS) to enrich America's national parks through private support, safeguard our heritage, and inspire generations of national park enthusiasts. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is founded on a legacy that began over a century ago. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable nonprofit whose mission directly supports America's 420+ national park units. As the National Park Service's official nonprofit partner, the National Park Foundation supports projects and programs across the system.
For more information on the full range of programs and projects supported by the National Park Foundation, please review our website at www.nationalparks.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Campaign Director, the Writer will work across department lines, and work as part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
The Philanthropy Writer and Editor will play a key role in advancing the Foundation’s mission by creating and editing donor content and strategic messaging for donor audiences across Individual Giving, Leadership Giving, Campaigns, Foundations, and Annual Giving Programs
Strategize, write, and edit high-quality communications that advance the Foundation’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts through compelling, accurate, accessible, consistent narratives and messaging.
Develop or update materials, tailoring and adapting content for multiple purposes while ensuring compliance with AP and internal style guidelines and Foundation brand standards.
Collaborate with subject matter experts at various levels across programmatic lines, including External Affairs, Programs and Partnerships, Corporate Relations, and the Philanthropy team.
Contribute project management and logistical support as needed.
Commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 4+ years of writing experience
Exceptional written skills with a demonstrated ability and interest in generating engaging, high-quality content and translating complex subject matter into accessible information.
Superb storytelling capability and ability to create content accessible to multiple audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to oversee projects requiring collaboration with various stakeholders, including adherence to review processes and deadlines.
Curious and solution-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement
This is a remote or hybrid reporting into Washington, DC. If the candidate lives locally, the NPF policy is to be in the office twice weekly. For candidates who live outside the region, they will be required to travel occasionally to Washington for team meetings and retreats.