Job details
Job type part-time
Full job description
Himalayan cataract project
Title: fundraising copywriter
Reports to: director of development
Location: waterbury, vt or remote
Type: part-time, 20 hours/week
Organizational profile:
The himalayan cataract project (hcp) works to cure needless blindness with high quality, cost
Effective eye care in underserved areas of the worldThirty-six million people are blind
Worldwide, yet 80% of this burden is treatable or preventableCataract is the largest cause of
Blindness affecting 17 million people, who could be cured with a 10-minute, $25 surgeryHcp is
Keenly focused on enduring solutions to avoidable blindness for under-resourced people and
Communities, not only providing critical care but strengthening local capacity to provide
High-quality eye care to the underservedHcp has offices in vermont and in the washington, dc
Metro area, with programs in 7 countries on 2 different continents and an estimated 75
Implementing partners.
Himalayan cataract project is expanding its team to meet new challenges, scale its work, and
Broaden its reachWe are seeking individuals with an aptitude for operating in growth
Environments with interest and/or experience in scaling systems.
Scope of work:
As a key member of the development and communications teams, the fundraising copywriter
Writer will be tasked with writing and editing inspired and effective emails, letters, landing
Pages, phone scripts, and other fundraising copy that drives results; editing and managing copy
Produced by outside vendors for consistency with hcp’s style/voice; and managing the
Fundraising copy development process from concept to approval to final outputThis person will
Be creative, deadline-driven and able to act in a fast-paced environment.
Essential job functions:
Responsible for writing key fundraising materials - acknowledgement letters, solicitation
Letters, email appeals, brand awareness cultivation, video scripts, website donation pages
And other digital marketing content
Creating engaging copy that inspires people to become donors, sustainers and mid-level
Supporters
Work collaboratively with other departments to gather information and create compelling
Content
Manage and edit all fundraising copy
Maintain proficient knowledge of the hcp’s history and programs
Be an hcp brand ambassador, ensuring fundraising copy is on-brand, effective and
Highlights the dignity and resilience of the people we serve
Other responsibilities
All employees are expected to work as a team and to contribute to any activity that will promote
The success of the organization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in english, journalism or a related field
3-5 years of proven experience in fundraising copywriting, including producing content
For fundraising campaigns, emails, reports, and other donor communications with proven
Metric examples of success
Excellent editing and proofreading skills in english
Excellent organizational, time-management and leadership skills with proven abilities in
Coordinating people and operations
A creative and collaborative spirit with outstanding communication and people abilities
Deadline-driven and able to write copy quickly
Ability to take feedback well and adjust content accordingly
Working with hcp:
Himalayan cataract project is a high-energy and fast-paced organizationWe work to change eye
Care in the developing world with a firm commitment to eradicating unnecessary blindness and
Reaching the unreachable patientWe are a small team where everyone plays an important role
And has an impactWe hire individuals who are professional, collaborative and creative thinkers
With a passion for our mission.
To apply
We invite qualified candidates to submit a resume, cover letter and two writing samples that
Demonstrate your talent in fundraising copywritingPlease send materials via email to:
Jobs@cureblindness.org
Himalayan cataract project considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color,
National origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
