Officer, Philanthropy Communications (P3)

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

 

The Role

The Officer, Philanthropy Communications will develop compelling content to support private fundraising, with an emphasis on securing and/or enhancing corporate partnerships. The role will be responsible for overseeing and creating donor communications (i.e. concept notes, proposals, reports, fact sheets, newsletters, gift acknowledgment emails/letters, visual/digital assets) for use by fundraisers to steward corporate donor relationships at the six-figure level and above. The Officer will also be responsible for leading on new business opportunities with fundraisers and program staff and providing generic and specialized donor communications materials during fundraising efforts for emergencies. This role will collaborate regularly with fundraisers, technical program staff and country office colleagues to strategize and develop donor-facing materials.

 

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

 

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change.

Develop of communications products. (60%)

• Take ownership of communications projects, overseeing the creation and editing of content sourced from program and country office staff to develop final products such as reports, proposals, and concept papers. Ensure consistency and accuracy of information at all stages of project communication. Tailor writing style to align with the technical expertise of donors, avoiding unnecessary jargon and presenting information effectively to achieve desired outcomes. Liaise with fundraisers to ensure that initial activities outlined in concept notes or proposals are appropriately reflected (or omitted) in the reports.
• Interact regularly with fundraisers and program staff to understand projects and donor needs and request additional information and clarification as needed to complete projects successfully.
• Support the execution of thought leadership opportunities with key donors and develop timely and compelling pieces (blogposts, op-eds, etc.) to position Save the Children as leaders in children’s rights and protection.

Liaison with Corporate partnerships team. (20%)

• Stay current on the evolution of the private sector landscape and corporate giving trends based on competitive mapping and internal stakeholder feedback.
• Partner with fundraisers to ensure timely delivery of quality materials in optimal formats (i.e., printed, electronic, video, etc.) to support corporate engagement and increased giving in alignment with established program priorities.
• Collaborate on the creative and strategic use of resources (i.e., virtual donor roundtables) that will provide an experiential link to Save the Children’s programs and will provide a full range of donor engagement opportunities.
• Garner feedback from fundraisers on content with an eye toward continuous improvement to meet/exceed donor needs/expectations.

Design visual/digital assets and identify/pilot the use of new tools and approaches (20%)

• Develop an array of digital communications directed at fundraising for high value donors, such as customized microsites for key corporate partners.
• Design and develop compelling pieces (blogposts, op-eds) and multimedia assets, such as newsletters, infographics, videos, blogs, etc.
• Develop, collaborate, and make recommendations on potential digital content, including web stories, and social media posts that enhance the visibility of programs and partnerships.
• Manage asset development with third-party vendors when it comes to video content and design projects.

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with philanthropic strategy and communications, including direct donor engagement to secure funding for priority projects.
• Creativity and innovative thinking working with communications colleagues on the creation of donor outreach to increase engagement and commitment.
• Project management and organiz