Senior Fundraising Copywriter

Avalon Consulting Group

. Develop compelling, strategic, mission-driven creative for nonprofit organizations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing compelling fundraising copy across various formats, including direct mail and digital communications. Proven ability to serve as a lead writer and strategic creative partner, while managing multiple projects and fostering collaborative relationships.

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Fundraising CopywritingDirect Mail CampaignsDigital Fundraising CommunicationsCreative ConceptingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyEditingProofreadingGrammarQuality ControlMessaging StrategyAttention to DetailCreative Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsPlanning

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingMentoringCommunicationPersuasion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointVirtual Collaboration ToolsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsFundraising CampaignsDonor CultivationMessaging AuditsCreative Conversations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop compelling, strategic, mission-driven creative for nonprofit organizations
Serve as lead writer for a portfolio of clients
Write acquisition and renewal campaigns, appeals, newsletters, email, digital creative, and donor cultivation communications
Serve as a strategic creative partner to client teams
Shape messaging strategy
Lead creative conversations
Contribute to messaging audits
Bring fresh ideas to client projects
Strengthen Avalon’s Copy team by sharing expertise and best practices
Contribute to processes and tools that improve the team’s work
Participate in client meetings, brainstorming sessions, messaging discussions, and creative kickoffs
Coach, mentor, and share knowledge with writers and colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of professional experience writing compelling and effective fundraising copy
Significant experience across multiple types of fundraising campaigns
Expertise writing direct mail and digital fundraising communications, including acquisition, appeals, renewals, cultivation, newsletters, and email
Ability to serve as a lead writer and trusted creative partner for multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Ability to understand and reflect different organizational voices, audiences, missions, and messaging frameworks
Strong creative concepting skills
Ability to translate fundraising strategy into persuasive, donor-centered messaging
Confidence participating in client meetings, brainstorming sessions, messaging discussions, and creative kickoffs as a subject-matter expert in fundraising copy
Strong editing, proofreading, grammar, and quality-control skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting timelines, and tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Collaborative approach and interest in coaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge
Exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Comfort using virtual collaboration and project management tools
Initiative and ability to execute responsibilities with minimal oversight
Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving
Excellent organization and planning
Outstanding communication skills, including listening and persuasion
Ability to provide thoughtful creative guidance
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Adaptability, curiosity, and willingness to evolve approaches based on results, changing needs, and fundraising best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid health insurance
Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid vision insurance
Generous paid leave
Remote work reimbursements
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid disability insurance
Safe harbor 401(k) plan
Professional development
Flexible work-life balance
Occasional team and client meetings
Occasional travel for client meetings, industry events, or company gatherings