[jobsthatareLEFT] Writer, Working Families - Multiple locations: NY State, Brooklyn, or Washington DC

Working Families is fighting for a brighter future for America. One where the economy works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. One where politicians are accountable to working people, instead of Wall Street lobbyists and corporate CEOs. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it, afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement. We're electing the next generation of progressive leaders and building grassroots power to renew the American Dream. Working Families is a non-profit 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that seeks to advance the interests of working class, middle class and poor Americans, through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media and community organizing.   Position Overview   Working Families is hiring a writer to take our national development program to the next level by meeting a growing demand from foundations and high net worth individual donors, improving the quality and consistency of our written materials, and increasing internal capacity so we can take advantage of more fundraising opportunities.  The right candidate will streamline our internal processes, simplify requests of staff from other departments and allow the development department leadership to focus on identifying new partners and building relationships.  Additionally, the writer will strengthen internal written communications and collaborate with staff across the organization including the Executive Director, senior national staff, and State Directors.     The Ideal Candidate Has excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills;  base of historical or campaign knowledge; passion for our   mission and strategy;  strong listening skills and ability to translate information from meetings and one-on-one calls into clear and compelling documents; and commitment to maintaining their own standards so that materials are consistent and always of high quality; Can effectively synthesize existing written materials from various sources into cohesive documents;  juggle simultaneous projects and quick turnaround times;  comply with guidelines and prompts; and collaborate well; Will leap at opportunities to become better informed as this position requires a strong grasp of our organization's core DNA and ongoing programs;  Enjoy working with a diverse group of people.   Responsibilities ·         Write funder proposals, reports, issue briefs, and Letters of Inquiry (LOI's) ·         Draft individualized donor communications ·          Prepare Board presentations ·          Write internal communications ·         Prepare quarterly and annual reports ·         Draft Executive and State Director development-related correspondence   Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are full medical, dental and vision, life insurance, medical and transit flexible spending accounts, and 401k with matching contributions. Job can be performed from multiple locations including Brooklyn, NY, Hudson Valley, NY, Albany, NY and Washington DC.    Working Families Organization is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to social justice. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply / Contact

Send a writing sample and resume to developmentjobs@workingfamilies.org

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