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Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates and supporters through our comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation. Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe Development Writer is the lead philanthropy writer for Ocean Conservancy, primarily focused on proposal writing for Major and Principal Gifts. The incumbent will plan, write and edit fundraising proposals and reports for Ocean Conservancy's highest-level donors, as well as lead the process for and write other donor communications, including vision statements and development-related talking points. This individual will produce persuasive, compelling and powerful copy, with a superior ability to translate complex policy approaches, both state and federal, as well as programmatic and scientific information into impactful narratives for a wide variety of audiences. We are looking for an outstanding candidate who leads through influence with intelligence, optimism, clarity, kindness and internal partnership. This individual is not only an experienced, adaptable and reliable proposal writer, but also one who navigates tight deadlines with a calm and thoughtful approach.\nReporting to the Vice President of Major and Planned Giving, this role requires a person who possesses exceptional ease in developing collaborative and highly functional working relationships across all departments of an organization. This person will be responsible for researching concepts while partnering closely with programmatic staff and conservation leadership to create the most compelling donor facing content. The successful candidate will be the strongest of collaborators with diverse stakeholders across and at every level of the organization and have a passion for ocean conservation.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES\nPlan, write and edit fundraising proposals and other communications for donors, with a focus on Major and Principal Gifts.\nLead content development and strategies for stewardship reporting and donor engagement, including individualized reports, general support and broader impact reports, and other creative touchpoints like newsletters, donor profiles, impact stories and thank-you messages. \nWrite vision pieces for transformational concepts, new initiatives and existing programs, as well as foundational content like a case for support, building out a robust suite of collateral aligned with the organization’s top funding priorities. \nCreate processes for proposal and stewardship writing and delivery.\nWork in close concert with Development leadership to craft compelling and timely donor communications and talking points.\nFunction as a true partner to Strategic Communications leadership, working in tandem toward shared goals.\nREQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE\n10+ years of directly related work experience as a professional writer in a related field.\nExpert knowledge of writing fundamentals, grammar, syntax, style and punctuation.\nAdvanced skills to write clear, engaging and compelling copy in various styles and translate technical content into persuasive donor-facing language.\nExpert knowledge of editorial style and publication guidelines.\nExpert research and fact verification skills.\nExpert interpersonal communication skills, including active listening and collaboration.\nExpert analytical and critical thinking skills.\nPassion for our ocean.\nEDUCATION/TRAINING\nBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.\nCOMPENSATION\nOcean Conservancy is committed to fair pay practices and posts expected salary ranges for each of its positions. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. The expected starting salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 annually. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected range.\nTO APPLY\nIf you think you’d be a great fit for the job and are interested in joining Ocean Conservancy’s team, please apply here. Please include a resume and cover letter in one file on your application.\nHYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT\nOcean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work environment, which allows our staff the flexibility to work virtually and in-person while building strong connections across the institution.\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\nOcean Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nWe encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply. 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