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Overview Job title: DEVELOPMENT WRITER Employer: CARE Location: US - Atlanta, GA Type of contract: Not specified Work location: US - Atlanta, GA; Travel up to 10% is expected. Language requirement: English, French, and/or Spanish. Application deadline: See job posting. Employee duration: Full-Time Funding: APPROVED Salary: $70,548.26 - $98,414.83 Annually (USA Grade G) Note: Starting salaries are based on factors including experience, education, knowledge, skills, and cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed apply to jobs based in the US. Job Summary The RDC (Resource Development Content) team supports CARE's fundraising efforts by gathering, writing and editing content (primarily proposals and concept notes, in addition to occasional reports, stories, talking points, etc.) that result in optimal engagement and financial support for CARE's work. This position focuses on fundraising and stewardship products for Major and Principal Gifts donors, including donor-advised funds, family foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The writer will also support communications related to fundraising priorities, such as flexible funding proposals, reports and humanitarian appeals, and will turn diverse program information into donor-ready products. A successful candidate will have strong writing skills, the ability to work under pressure, and broad knowledge of international development issues. Responsibilities Develop proposals and stewardship reports for Major/Principal Giving Donors Prepare donor proposals for CARE projects and programs, coordinating with CARE country offices and technical teams to identify funding priorities; edit and finalize narrative proposals; collaborate with the grants coordination team on budget narratives Edit and assemble materials from drafts (often 2–10 pages) and occasionally create products from scratch; select photos, stories, testimonials, due diligence content, maps, infographics to strengthen submissions; edit stewardship reports for high-value grants Gather and translate program information into donor-ready fundraising, engagement, and information products; understand relief and development concepts and strategies Support development communications for Major Gift and Principal Gift fundraising priorities (flexible funding proposals, reports, donor updates, talking points, etc.) Present sophisticated programmatic concepts in varying forms for different audiences Oversee and participate in special projects related to CARE's fundraising and communications; may prepare emergency communications and coordinate with leadership as needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (International affairs, English/journalism; public health/development or technical area preferred) 5+ years of writing experience or equivalent Superior writing and research skills; ability to translate complex text into concise, compelling prose Project management and negotiation skills Grants-writing proficiency with a history of successful grants for family foundations, donor-advised funds, and high-net-worth individuals Proficiency in online research Conceptual knowledge of relief and development programming Cross-cultural communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree (International affairs, English/journalism, public health/development or equivalent) Second language (French and/or Spanish); teaching/training skills; overseas work/life experience; experience with social media or web content development Important Notices CARE does not charge candidates any upfront fees. If contacted by a recruiting or placement agency, verify legitimacy. CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For concerns about fraud, contact legal@care.org. Do not email that address to apply; use the application process below. Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed apply to jobs based in the US. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing; Industries: Non-profit Organizations Note Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CARE. Sign in to set job alerts for “Development Writer” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr CARE

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