[Hiring] Donor Communications Writer & Editor @Rainforest Trust

Role Description

The Donor Communications Writer & Editor will be responsible for delivering high-quality publications and reports that inspire action and help secure critical revenue for rainforest protection through clear, engaging, and persuasive written communications.

• Tailor communications to donor audiences and channels through compelling, accurate, and mission-aligned storytelling.
• Transform complex conservation science, project updates, and technical information into engaging, accessible narratives that inspire donors and effectively communicate Rainforest Trust's impact.
• Collaborate across teams and manage workflow to ensure communications reflect organizational priorities and maximize impact.
• Improve efficiency and publication workflows to ensure timely, consistent, and effective delivery of materials.
• Protect accuracy and editorial integrity to uphold Rainforest Trust's trusted and credible brand.

Qualifications

• The ability to tailor messaging, tone, depth, supporting evidence, and calls to action for mid-level, major, and principal-level donors.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including structure, clarity, flow, tone, consistency, and accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience producing substantive long-form publications and donor-facing materials, such as annual reports, impact reports, stewardship communications, newsletters, campaign materials, and direct mail.
• Experience writing impact reports, stewardship, cultivation, campaign, newsletter, and direct-mail content.
• Ability to convey urgency, scale, credibility, partnership, lasting impact, and the role of philanthropy through compelling donor communications.
• Demonstrated experience translating conservation science, project strategies, financial information, monitoring results, and technical reports into accessible, engaging communications.
• Strong storytelling and editorial judgment to identify the most compelling donor-relevant stories and insights within complex source material.
• Research and synthesis skills using proposals, reports, monitoring data, budgets, and scientific information.
• Sound judgment in distinguishing future goals and intended outcomes from documented progress and achieved results.
• Attention to detail and rigorous fact-checking of data, quotes, outcomes, activities, and donor-support claims.
• Editorial judgment and confidence to recommend stronger messaging, story angles, organization, and content structure.
• Experience integrating copy with design, data visualization, photography, graphics, and publication production.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple publications, deadlines, dependencies, and review cycles.
• Ability to establish priorities in partnership with the Senior Editorial Manager and respond effectively to changing organizational needs.
• Receptiveness to feedback and the ability to revise complex materials through multiple review stages while balancing diverse stakeholder input.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and collaborate effectively with Philanthropy, Conservation, Finance, Marketing & Communications, and organizational leadership.
• A demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for Rainforest Trust's mission and respect for our core values: Partner for Impact; Respect & Empower People; Act with Integrity & Transparency; Lead with Data; Invest Efficiently.

Requirements

• Remote work capability with an excellent internet connection.
• Occasional national and/or international travel may be required for organizational meetings and other events.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Frequent communication with colleagues both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $73,000 commensurate with experience.
• Information on other benefits may be found on our Careers Page.