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Donor Relations Writer

Employer
Anti-Defamation League
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Closing date
Jun 23, 2022

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Position Type
Fundraising, Donor Relations
Fields
Other Fields
Employment Type
Full Time
Overview POSITION TITLE: Donor Relations Writer
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, National Institutional Giving
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office
Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA Eligible

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today, ADL continues to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. ADL’s ultimate goal is a world in which no individual or community suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.   

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt—an accomplished leader and entrepreneur in the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors—was recruited to the organization in July 2015. He has injected new energy and brought a bold vision to the agency. Under Jonathan’s leadership, ADL is transforming itself, upgrading its capabilities and pioneering new horizons. 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Donor Relations Writer is a key member of ADL’s fast-paced national development team. Major responsibilities include writing, editing, and managing the creation of compelling materials for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, ensuring that donors receive professional and timely information regarding the impact of their philanthropy.

Responsibilities

Primary:

  • Collaborate and partner across the organization in the pursuit of fundraising excellence and to achieve ADL’s overall fundraising goals.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of ADL programs and priorities and understand how they advance ADL’s mission.
  • Support development of major gift proposals and participate in select strategy meetings.
  • Research and write comprehensive impact reports for ADL’s top donors including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Collaborate with development officers to prepare high level donor correspondence, quarterly updates, and crisis communications.
  • Develop a set of annual templates using fresh and innovative copy for standard donor communications including acknowledgements, celebration of life cycle events, career achievements, and condolences.
  • Edit and re-write donor communications and other materials generated by ADL’s national development staff as needed.

 

Qualifications

Skills:

  • Skillful writer and editor with the ability to deftly distill complex material for target audiences in a multitude of formats.
  • Evidence of the analytic and research skills needed to gather and determine essential data from a variety of written and individual sources.
  • Experience supporting major gifts fundraising and stewardship.
  • Willingness and ability to determine, manage, and quickly adjust priorities, demanding a high degree of multitasking and creativity.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team. Must be able to complete assignments working with minimum amount of supervision.
  • Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion and manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Solid computer skills in a PC environment with the capability to master new software applications and technologies in database management. Excellent skills in the functional use of Excel and Word required.

Work Experience:

  • Professional writing experience in an organization or company in which their work products were intended for multiple audiences (individual and wide distribution).
  • Proven track record in the development of the tools and resources gift officers utilize to communicate impact to donors including acknowledgments, reports and proposals.
  • Ability to collaborate with staff and senior leadership, respond to multiple points of view, find consensus, and effectively communicate the organization’s vision.

Education:

  • Graduate of accredited four-year college with a degree in Journalism, Communications, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

 

Work Environment: 

  • ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL is adhering to CDC, State, local, and Federal orders regarding COVID-19. ADL requires that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. ADL may require proof of vaccination. This role will start as a remote position but may transition to a hybrid environment when offices reopen.  

Compensation:  

  • This position is a Grade F1, which has a salary midrange of $76,000 to $96,000. This salary midrange is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.  

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.  

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org 

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws. 

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