Stand Together
Arlington, VA, USA
ID (external): 2019-4252 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-VA-Arlington Overview You are looking for a challenge not only in your daily responsibilities but also in the subject matter that crosses your desk. Writing is your passion. We are building out our donor communication team at a time when there is plenty of white space-we will rely on you for your creativity and expertise. In this donor communications writer job, you'll advocate for and hold our brand to the highest of standards. You internalize powerful stories and thrive in the details. Your unique ability to balance nuanced messaging and technical writing will be essential to the quality of the Stand Together's donor facing content. Our donor communications team is transforming how, when, and what we communicate to our donor audience-join us and help us communicate the ideas that will move our society toward one of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping others improve their lives. Your Responsibilities Include Provide the highest level of customer focus from conception to completion, anticipating challenges, handling multiple project revisions, and meeting deadlines Proactively seek and synthesize information from diverse internal sources with varying degrees of detail and drive the inquiry process to get answers when questions remain Create and drive the editing process of high-quality, diverse investor communications, such as proposals and stewardship reports, that convey the organization's mission and strategy Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization Strong communications credentials and 4+ years of work experience Proven communicator with an appreciation for working with elite, high-level audiences, and the political acumen necessary to effectively manage the broad and sensitive communications issues Committed to advancing the organization's strategies, aimed at enabling people to improve their lives Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline- and detail-oriented environment and adjusts easily to competing and ever-changing priorities Commitment to effectiveness, high-quality work, confidentiality, and customer satisfaction Attention to detail in every aspect of the role Exceptional writer able to boil complex ideas into simple and compelling messages Thrives in an environment fraught with ambiguity Collaborative approach to work; Gives and receives feedback respectfully to develop the most compelling products Presents ideas and provides counsel to internal and external collaborators Professional manner and highly polished interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and establish credibility at all levels Offers and drives creative ideas and disruptive concepts Quickly assesses and understands complex (and often politically sensitive) positions and distills the information visually and in writing Is solutions-oriented and prepared to take action swiftly and directly Exercises good judgment and takes risks; learns and builds from experience Works independently, manages time wisely, and prioritizes workload in an environment where interruptions are common Standout Candidates May Also Bring Experience with SalesForce and Asana Knowledge and understanding of fundraising best practices, including planned giving and donor cultivation and stewardship Bachelors degree Please include 1-2 writing samples or a link to your portfolio with your application About Us We are excited to announce that our philanthropic community will now be known as Stand Together - a name that defines who we are, what we do, and why. It's also a call to action: we invite anyone who shares our optimism for the future to stand together to help every person rise. We work with: Nonprofit leaders at over 100 community-based groups. Over 700 of the country's most effective business leaders and philanthropists. Over 1,000 professors at 350 universities. Tens of thousands of K-12 teachers. And millions of grassroots activists in 35 states. We've united to move toward a society where people succeed by helping others, so that everyone has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management ® (MBM ® ). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,?race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. PM19 PI114395664
ID (external): 2019-4252 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-VA-Arlington Overview You are looking for a challenge not only in your daily responsibilities but also in the subject matter that crosses your desk. Writing is your passion. We are building out our donor communication team at a time when there is plenty of white space-we will rely on you for your creativity and expertise. In this donor communications writer job, you'll advocate for and hold our brand to the highest of standards. You internalize powerful stories and thrive in the details. Your unique ability to balance nuanced messaging and technical writing will be essential to the quality of the Stand Together's donor facing content. Our donor communications team is transforming how, when, and what we communicate to our donor audience-join us and help us communicate the ideas that will move our society toward one of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping others improve their lives. Your Responsibilities Include Provide the highest level of customer focus from conception to completion, anticipating challenges, handling multiple project revisions, and meeting deadlines Proactively seek and synthesize information from diverse internal sources with varying degrees of detail and drive the inquiry process to get answers when questions remain Create and drive the editing process of high-quality, diverse investor communications, such as proposals and stewardship reports, that convey the organization's mission and strategy Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization Strong communications credentials and 4+ years of work experience Proven communicator with an appreciation for working with elite, high-level audiences, and the political acumen necessary to effectively manage the broad and sensitive communications issues Committed to advancing the organization's strategies, aimed at enabling people to improve their lives Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline- and detail-oriented environment and adjusts easily to competing and ever-changing priorities Commitment to effectiveness, high-quality work, confidentiality, and customer satisfaction Attention to detail in every aspect of the role Exceptional writer able to boil complex ideas into simple and compelling messages Thrives in an environment fraught with ambiguity Collaborative approach to work; Gives and receives feedback respectfully to develop the most compelling products Presents ideas and provides counsel to internal and external collaborators Professional manner and highly polished interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and establish credibility at all levels Offers and drives creative ideas and disruptive concepts Quickly assesses and understands complex (and often politically sensitive) positions and distills the information visually and in writing Is solutions-oriented and prepared to take action swiftly and directly Exercises good judgment and takes risks; learns and builds from experience Works independently, manages time wisely, and prioritizes workload in an environment where interruptions are common Standout Candidates May Also Bring Experience with SalesForce and Asana Knowledge and understanding of fundraising best practices, including planned giving and donor cultivation and stewardship Bachelors degree Please include 1-2 writing samples or a link to your portfolio with your application About Us We are excited to announce that our philanthropic community will now be known as Stand Together - a name that defines who we are, what we do, and why. It's also a call to action: we invite anyone who shares our optimism for the future to stand together to help every person rise. We work with: Nonprofit leaders at over 100 community-based groups. Over 700 of the country's most effective business leaders and philanthropists. Over 1,000 professors at 350 universities. Tens of thousands of K-12 teachers. And millions of grassroots activists in 35 states. We've united to move toward a society where people succeed by helping others, so that everyone has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management ® (MBM ® ). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,?race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. PM19 PI114395664
Stand Together
Arlington, VA, USA
ID (external): 2019-3386 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-VA-Arlington Overview Stand Together builds mission-driven partnerships with individuals, companies, and foundations to drive change in education, communities, business, public policy, and politics that empowers people to improve their lives. We are building a movement of principled business and philanthropic leaders who maximize the value of their contribution of time, talent, and resources to inspiring and equipping principled social-change entrepreneurs to bring us closer to a society of mutual benefit by eliminating injustice of all kinds. We are looking for colleagues committed to advancing our mission with energy, commitment, and passion for what they do. Stand Together's Development Team is looking for exceptionally organized self-starters to coordinate and support the work in a fast-paced environment. Development Associates play an important role in helping to drive success in equipping partners to engage in successful donor interactions and strategies. By applying here, we will consider you for all current and future openings. Your Responsibilities Include Track action items, prepare the team and their collaborators for strategy and donor briefings, and coordinate meetings for the team with internal and external partners Collaborate with your regional fundraising teammates to drive projects and make sure they're done well and on time Help execute regular donor communications Ensure data integrity through capturing and tracking relevant donor information Help donor prospect recruitment by placing calls and helping send communications to prospective donor offices Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization 1-3 years of experience in a professional environment Strong sense of curiosity and willingness to dedicate attention to detail High degree of organization and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to the organization's vision Standout Candidates May Also Bring Experience in a fundraising environment Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems About Us We are excited to announce that our philanthropic community will now be known as Stand Together - a name that defines who we are, what we do, and why. It's also a call to action: we invite anyone who shares our optimism for the future to stand together to help every person rise. We work with: Nonprofit leaders at over 100 community-based groups. Over 700 of the country's most effective business leaders and philanthropists. Over 1,000 professors at 350 universities. Tens of thousands of K-12 teachers. And millions of grassroots activists in 35 states. We've united to move toward a society where people succeed by helping others, so that everyone has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management ® (MBM ® ). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees with honesty, dignity and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected class. PM19 PI114355249
ID (external): 2019-3386 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-VA-Arlington Overview Stand Together builds mission-driven partnerships with individuals, companies, and foundations to drive change in education, communities, business, public policy, and politics that empowers people to improve their lives. We are building a movement of principled business and philanthropic leaders who maximize the value of their contribution of time, talent, and resources to inspiring and equipping principled social-change entrepreneurs to bring us closer to a society of mutual benefit by eliminating injustice of all kinds. We are looking for colleagues committed to advancing our mission with energy, commitment, and passion for what they do. Stand Together's Development Team is looking for exceptionally organized self-starters to coordinate and support the work in a fast-paced environment. Development Associates play an important role in helping to drive success in equipping partners to engage in successful donor interactions and strategies. By applying here, we will consider you for all current and future openings. Your Responsibilities Include Track action items, prepare the team and their collaborators for strategy and donor briefings, and coordinate meetings for the team with internal and external partners Collaborate with your regional fundraising teammates to drive projects and make sure they're done well and on time Help execute regular donor communications Ensure data integrity through capturing and tracking relevant donor information Help donor prospect recruitment by placing calls and helping send communications to prospective donor offices Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization 1-3 years of experience in a professional environment Strong sense of curiosity and willingness to dedicate attention to detail High degree of organization and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to the organization's vision Standout Candidates May Also Bring Experience in a fundraising environment Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems About Us We are excited to announce that our philanthropic community will now be known as Stand Together - a name that defines who we are, what we do, and why. It's also a call to action: we invite anyone who shares our optimism for the future to stand together to help every person rise. We work with: Nonprofit leaders at over 100 community-based groups. Over 700 of the country's most effective business leaders and philanthropists. Over 1,000 professors at 350 universities. Tens of thousands of K-12 teachers. And millions of grassroots activists in 35 states. We've united to move toward a society where people succeed by helping others, so that everyone has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management ® (MBM ® ). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees with honesty, dignity and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected class. PM19 PI114355249