Job Description
TorchLight seeks a Marketing Communications Manager (Long-term contract) for a DC-based organization. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with leadership to develop and execute donor-focused communications, craft compelling proposals and stewardship pieces (including ghostwriting for executive leadership), and manage integrated campaigns and content updates. This is a hands-on role with high visibility, ideal for an energetic marketer and storyteller experienced in creating effective fundraising and donor communications in nonprofit or membership-based settings.
Location:
Hybrid role with 2 days per week onsite in the DC-metro area.
U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity.
Employment:
Long-term contract opportunity, full-time at 37.5 hours/week. Flexible schedule with work-from-home (WFH) options. Suite of benefits available.
Role responsibilities:
- Execute integrated donor marketing, communications, and stewardship initiatives based on developed strategy
- Write compelling proposals, donor solicitations, stewardship letters, and campaign emails (including for large-dollar donors and executive ghostwriting)
- Edit and craft materials to ensure message consistency, effectiveness, and appropriate tone for a variety of donor audiences
- Collaborate internally to collect and share impact stories, donor outcomes, and program highlights to inspire giving
- Partner with creative and digital teams to ensure polished, branded campaign collateral and seamless donor experiences online
- Update web content and manage donor communications calendar
- Coordinate with writers and editors to highlight key gifts and recognize major donors in print and digital outlets
- Use data and analytics to evaluate campaign performance and inform recommendations
- Contribute to annual reports and other high-profile donor publications
- Support internal communications and media/PR activities to amplify the organization's mission and results
Skills and experience:
- 6+ years’ experience in marketing and communications, ideally in fundraising, nonprofit, or membership association roles
- Demonstrated success writing for and engaging executive-level and donor audiences; experience ghostwriting for senior leaders a plus
- Exceptional storyteller with proven ability to craft inspiring impact stories and persuasive fundraising messaging
- Experience creating proposals and communications for both major and grassroots donors
- Familiarity with digital marketing/email tools (e.g., Higher Logic, Real Magnet, or similar)
- Strong project management, multitasking, and editing skills; ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative approach with ability to work independently