Fundraising Copywriter

If you see potential in people and believe that everyone, given the right tools and support, can thrive, then you're in the right place.

At Momentum, we're committed to building a society where everyone belongs, can create the life they want, and is valued for who they are. We value diversity, equity, sustainability, and a purpose-driven culture, and we work together as changemakers to strengthen our community. Since we've been certified as a Great Place to Work in Canada, offering competitive compensation, great benefits, and a collaborative culture. Our diverse team is made up of social workers, artists, MBAs, and more - all united by a shared vision.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll be doing:

As the Fundraising Copywriter, you'll play a key role on Momentum's Resource Development Team, which is growing to meet the organization's fundraising and strategic goals. Your writing will bring Momentum's mission to life- whether through grants, proposals, donor impact reports, direct mail campaigns, or stories that showcase the power of donor contributions. By leveraging available data, research, and participant stories, you'll create clear, captivating, and emotionally resonant content that strengthens donor relationships and helps secure funding for Momentum's programs. This role requires a skilled storyteller with an understanding of donor engagement, a knack for translating information into accessible narratives, and the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and formats.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Proposals, Reports, and Grant Writing:
  • Develop content for persuasive grants and funding proposals that align with Momentum's mission
  • Write donor impact reports, tailoring content to highlight the importance of donor contributions.
  • Use available reports, research, and participant stories to strengthen content and messaging.
• Fundraising Campaigns and Appeals:
  • Create compelling direct mail campaigns, appeals, and donor-focused materials
  • Use targeted messaging to inspire donor action and increase engagement.
• Newsletters and Integrated Donor Content:
  • Create content to integrate donor communications into Momentum's monthly newsletter, social media platforms, and other relevant organizational communications
• Annual and Organizational Reports:
  • Collaborate with Momentum's Marketing & Communications team on the development of Momentum's Annual Report and other key organizational publications
• Storytelling and Gathering:
  • Support Momentum's storytelling process in partnership with Community Engagement and MarCom teams

Who we're looking for:

At a glance, you are someone who:

• Is a skilled storyteller. You can write with clarity, emotion, and persuasion that effectively engages donors and funders.
• Is a strategic thinker. You work to understand your audience's motivations and how to tailor messaging to reach them.
• Is a strong researcher. You know how to find information and analyze reports and data to create compelling narratives that support fundraising efforts.
• Is a collaborative communicator. You can work closely with the people on your team as well as other teams to manage ongoing deliverables and content due dates.
• Is self-motivated. You are internally motivated to deliver your best work.
• Is a great team player. You care about cultivating a healthy team. You are willing to collaborate with others and assist team members when possible.

What you will need to do the job well:

A resume can't fully capture who you are or the unique perspectives you bring. We recognize that women, Indigenous people, racialized people, disabled people, and others from systemically excluded groups are often less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification.

If this role excites you but you don't check every box, please don't rule yourself out. We know that skills, experiences, and perspectives come in many forms, and we'd love to hear how you could contribute to our team.

We also know that equitable workplaces require flexibility and support. If you need accommodation during the hiring process or on the job, let us know. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and supportive workplace.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with experience crafting proposals, impact reports, appeals and other persuasive content.
• Ability to translate data into accessible, donor-friendly language that demonstrates impact.
• Strong storytelling abilities with an understanding of how to ethically utilize participant experiences to create compelling cases for support.
• An understanding of donor psychology and engagement strategies and how to create messaging that inspires action.
• Experience in donor communications or Fund Development writing, preferably within a nonprofit or social impact organization.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and due dates and prioritize competing deliverables.
• Capable of working in a self-directed manner and collaborating in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of evaluation and research software, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft analytical programs.
• Superior organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and due dates, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Knowledge of and/or experience writing about poverty reduction and community economic development (CED) is an asset.
• Experience with CRM/Fundraising database
• Education/Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, English, journalism, creative writing or a related field
  • or Degree or Certificate in Nonprofit Management and/or Grant Writing
  • or Professional or other lived experience relevant to copywriting, writing, or storytelling is an asset.

Perks and Benefits

At Momentum, we offer many perks and benefits to promote work-life balance, wellness, and staff satisfaction. Some of the benefits included are:

• RRSP Matching
• Professional Development Budget
• Additional time off beyond vacation days
• Health Spending Account
• Employer-paid benefits plan
• Hybrid Workplace

To apply:

Submit your application and complete the screening questions.

If you're selected for an interview, we'll start with a brief 10-15 minute screening call. If things go well, we'll set up a more in-depth first interview with two people (a member of the RD team and the overseeing Director).

After that, you may be invited back for a second, more casual interview with the larger RD team to get to know you better before we make our final decision.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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