Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

The Officer, Philanthropy Communications will develop compelling content to support private fundraising, with an emphasis on securing and/or enhancing foundation partnerships and supporting ‘big bet fundraising’ efforts with foundations and related partners . The role will be responsible for overseeing and creating donor communications (i.e. concept notes, proposals, reports, fact sheets, newsletters, gift acknowledgment emails/letters, visual/digital assets) for use by fundraisers to steward foundation donor relationships at the six-figure level and above. The Officer will also be responsible for supporting new business opportunities with fundraisers and program staff and providing generic and specialized donor communications materials during fundraising efforts for emergencies. This role will collaborate regularly with fundraisers, technical program staff and country office colleagues to strategize and develop donor-facing materials.

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change.

Develop of communications products. (60%)

Take ownership of communications projects, overseeing the creation and editing of content sourced from program and country office staff to develop final products such as reports, proposals, and concept papers. Ensure consistency and accuracy of information at all stages of project communication. Tailor writing style to align with the technical expertise of donors, avoiding unnecessary jargon and presenting information effectively to achieve desired outcomes. Liaise with fundraisers to ensure that initial activities outlined in concept notes or proposals are appropriately reflected (or omitted) in the reports.
Interact regularly with fundraisers and program staff to understand projects and donor needs and request additional information and clarification as needed to complete projects successfully.
Support the execution of thought leadership opportunities with key donors and develop timely and compelling pieces (blogposts, op-eds, etc.) to position Save the Children as leaders in children’s rights and protection.

Liaison with Strategic Foundation Partnerships team and Marketing & Growth teams leading on Big Bet philanthropy. (20%)

Stay current on the evolution of the foundation landscape and philanthropic trends, as well as the internal strategy of the Strategic Foundation Partnerships team and key accounts
Partner with fundraisers to ensure timely delivery of quality materials in optimal formats to support foundation engagement and increased giving in alignment with established program priorities.
Collaborate on the creative and strategic use of resources (i.e., virtual donor roundtables) that will provide an experiential link to Save the Children’s programs and will provide a full range of donor engagement opportunities.
Garner feedback from fundraisers on content with an eye toward continuous improvement to meet/exceed donor needs/expectations.

Design visual/digital assets and identify/pilot the use of new tools and approaches (20%)

Develop an array of digital communications directed at fundraising for high value donors, such as customized microsites
Design and develop compelling pieces (blogposts, op-eds) and multimedia assets, such as newsletters, infographics, videos, blogs, etc.
Develop, collaborate, and make recommendations on potential digital content, including web stories, and social media posts that enhance the visibility of programs and partnerships.
Manage asset development with third-party vendors when it comes to video content and design projects.

Required Qualifications For The Role

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
Experience with philanthropic strategy and communications, including direct donor engagement to secure funding for priority projects.
Creativity and innovative thinking working with communications colleagues on the creation of donor outreach to increase engagement and commitment.
Project management and organizational skills including detail orientation, with ability to oversee multiple deliverables, manage stakeholder groups with potentially different points of view and adapt to evolving priorities
A high level of integrity and work ethic including the ability to maintain professional demeanor in high pressure environments
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications For The Role

Previous experience with creative platforms like InDesign, Shorthand, Canva and Flourish
Experience working in non-profit organizations

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $91,800 - $102,600 base salary
Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $83,725 - $93,575 base salary
Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $74,800 - $83,600 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.

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