[Remote] Development Writer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Christian Aid Mission is dedicated to establishing a witness for Christ globally by supporting indigenous ministries. The Development Writer is responsible for creating high-quality, donor-centered content that advances the organization's mission through storytelling, producing reports, and developing collateral materials for donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Write sponsorship reports semiannually, including: Children's sponsorship reports (typically 9), Missionary sponsorship reports representing various regions of the world (typically 10)
• Write semiannual impact reports (typically 3), including the organization's Annual Report
• Prepare follow-up reports each month for foundations and major donors (typically 3-6), including writing, photo selection, and formatting within established template
• Gather information from the ministry database, field surveys, and ministry updates to create engaging reports that communicate ministry impact and encourage continued donor investment
• Collaborate with the International Ministry Team to ensure the accuracy and security of sensitive information
• Work with the Marketing Team to finalize content and maintain quality standards
• Write and update one-page funding proposals for the Advancement Team throughout the year (typically 1–2 per month)
• Research and gather information from ministry databases, field reports, and surveys to create concise, compelling project summaries for major donor consideration
• Partner with the International Ministry Team to ensure content accuracy and security
• Collaborate with the Advancement Team to align project descriptions with donor interests and funding priorities
• Update the Ministry Portfolio annually before the start of each fiscal year
• Maintain accurate project descriptions and funding amounts by consulting the ministry database and coordinating with the International Ministry Team
• Ensure all portfolio content is current, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities
• Develop additional print and digital content as assigned by the Director of Marketing
• Perform light layout and formatting work within established design templates as needed in Adobe InDesign or InCopy

Skills

• Strong understanding of marketing, donor communications, and fundraising best practices
• Ability to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Christian Aid Mission's mission, vision, values, programs, and ministry objectives
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards
• Strong research skills, including the ability to gather information from online sources, interviews, field updates, internal publications, and external resources
• Knowledge of global missions, current events, world religions, and international ministry contexts
• Creative problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
• Knowledge of Scripture and the ability to communicate ministry impact within a biblical framework
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Basic proficiency in Adobe InDesign or InCopy is preferred for light layout work within established templates
• 3+ years of professional writing experience in marketing, fundraising, development, communications, or a related field
• Required: Intermediary to advanced proficiency in the following software: MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome or other browsers
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Writing experience with a religious nonprofit a plus
• Preferred: Photoshop, Mailchimp, Adobe InDesign or InCopy, Smartsheet

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