Communications Manager – Funder Engagement

Climate and Land Use Alliance

. Plan, manage, and implement funder-specific communications .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $127,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing compelling fundraising narratives and donor communications, with a strong focus on translating complex strategies into clear messages. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities in a nonprofit or philanthropic context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising Narrative DevelopmentDonor CommunicationCollaboration Across TeamsStrong Written and Verbal CommunicationExperience in Nonprofit Context

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Hard Skills

Funder-Facing CommunicationsImpact CommunicationsDonor ReportsAnnual ReportsPresentation CreationTalking Points DevelopmentMessaging StrategyMonitoring and Learning TranslationResource MobilizationContent Review and Approval

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCommitment to Justice and EquityEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

NonprofitPhilanthropicClimateEnvironmentLand UseNatural ResourcesFunder Engagement Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage, and implement funder-specific communications
Develop and manage funder-facing communications that translate funder engagement strategies into fundraising narratives, messaging, and materials
Ensure funder-facing content is coherent, consistent, aligned with the overall organizational communications strategy, and tailored to specific audiences
Support funder engagement in close coordination with the Development Team
Translate strategy into compelling materials that strengthen the organization's capacity to mobilize resources
Collaborate across Development, Program, Monitoring & Learning, and Communications Teams
Create talking points, donor briefs, presentations, annual reports, newsletters, and staff training and preparation materials
Turn monitoring and learning into funder updates and stories of impact
Support communications processes, including review and approvals
Work under the supervision of the Director of Communications
Travel occasionally domestically and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, with a meaningful focus on donor or funder-facing work
Demonstrated experience developing fundraising narratives, donor reports, or impact communications in a nonprofit or philanthropic context
Ability to translate complex strategy and technical content into clear, compelling messages for non-specialist audiences
Experience working closely with development or fundraising teams, with understanding of funder engagement cycles
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 or C2 level required)
Experience working in or with organizations focused on climate, environment, land use, or natural resources is an advantage
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively in a remote and international environment
Strong commitment to justice and equity work
Must submit a cover letter and resume in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Remote work arrangement
Occasional domestic and international travel
Opportunity to work with international teams and organizations focused on climate, environment, land use, and natural resources