Copywriter (Development)

Organization

Stand Together

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Job Description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’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. 
As a Copywriter on the Development and Fundraising team, you will create a range of communications designed to engage, nurture, retain, and upgrade new and current donors. To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience writing communications that inspire individuals to action. 
The Copywriter will craft powerful messaging that will reach millions of Americans and compel a growing number of like-minded partners to support our efforts. Can you write in a way that inspires and uplifts people by appealing to their best instincts rather than vilifying and dividing? If you answered YES, let’s talk.  

How You Will Contribute

  • Create copy for products targeted to our major gifts, mid-level giving, and donor prospects
  • Write compelling multi-page proposals and digital campaigns for major gifts, mid-level giving, and smaller dollar donor prospects, and ensure all copy is on brand and appropriate for key target audiences  
  • Research organizations and campaigns to develop/maintain an understanding of messaging/positions on key issues and pitch package concepts that align with key issues-of-focus  
  • Champion data-driven decisions and creative testing strategies  
  • Track and analyze performance of Direct Mail campaigns to optimize program strategies and results to constantly improve copy and results 
  • Craft impact reports, newsletters, annual reports, and additional cultivation pieces 
  • Create digital copy for landing pages, digital surveys, paid ad copy and emails that help deliver growth and acquisition of net new donors  
  • Drive ongoing communication plans for existing donors  

What You Will Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in writing, grant writing, or marketing/communications for a variety of audiences
  • Ability to work cross functionally in a complex work environment and influence key stakeholders  
  • Excellent time-management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects  
  • Understanding and interest of U.S. political dynamics and ability to simplify complex issues
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

  • Experience working in Adobe Art Design or similar design programs to produce direct mail pieces. 
  • Experience writing copy for mail and email solicitation and cultivation campaigns, as well as phone scripts for internal stakeholders to make calls to donors and prospects.   

What We Offer

  • A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate.
  • A vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.
  • Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.
  • Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting.
  • Competitive health and wellness benefits.
  • Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed.
  • Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro).
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.