Officer, Philanthropy Communications (P3

Officer, Philanthropy Communications (P3)

Job Category
:
Communications

Requisition Number
: OFFIC
008427

• Posted :
  August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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US-CT Home Office
Hybrid-Fairfield, CT
501 Kings Hwy E
#400
Fairfield, Town of, CT 06825, USA

US-CT Home Office
Hybrid-Fairfield, CT
501 Kings Hwy E
#400
Fairfield, Town of, CT 06825, USA

US-DC Home Office
Hybrid-Washington, DC
899 N Capitol St NE
Washington, DC 20002, USA

US-DC Home Office
Hybrid-Washington, DC
899 N Capitol St NE
Washington, DC 20002, USA

Lexington, KY
Hybrid-Lexington, KY
800 Corporate Dr.
Lexington, KY 40503, USA

Lexington, KY
Hybrid-Lexington, KY
800 Corporate Dr.
Lexington, KY 40503, USA

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

The Officer, Philanthropy Communications will develop compelling content to support private fundraising, with an emphasis on securing and/or enhancing foundation partnerships and supporting ‘big bet fundraising’ efforts with foundations and related partners . The role will be responsible for overseeing and creating donor communications (i.e. concept notes, proposals, reports, fact sheets, newsletters, gift acknowledgment emails/letters, visual/digital assets) for use by fundraisers to steward foundation donor relationships at the six-figure level and above.

The Officer will also be responsible for supporting new business opportunities with fundraisers and program staff and providing generic and specialized donor communications materials during fundraising efforts for emergencies. This role will collaborate regularly with fundraisers, technical program staff and country office colleagues to strategize and develop donor-facing materials.

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

* not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change.

Develop of communications products. (60%)

• Take ownership of communications projects, overseeing the creation and editing of content sourced from program and country office staff to develop final products such as reports, proposals, and concept papers. Ensure consistency and accuracy of information at all stages of project communication. Tailor writing style to align with the technical expertise of donors, avoiding unnecessary jargon and presenting information effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
  
  Liaise with fundraisers to ensure that initial activities outlined in concept notes or proposals are appropriately reflected (or omitted) in the reports.
• Interact regularly with fundraisers and program staff to understand projects and donor needs and request additional information and clarification as needed to complete projects successfully.
• Support the execution of thought leadership opportunities with key donors and develop timely and compelling pieces (blogposts, op-eds, etc.) to position Save the Children as leaders in children’s rights and protection.

Liaison with Strategic Foundation Partnerships team and Marketing & Growth teams leading on Big Bet philanthropy. (20%)

• Stay current on the evolution of the foundation landscape and philanthropic trends, as well as the internal strategy of the Strategic Foundation Partnerships team and key accounts
• Partner with fundraisers to ensure timely delivery of quality materials in optimal formats to support foundation engagement and increased giving in alignment with established program priorities.
• Collaborate on the creative and strategic use of resources (i.e., virtual donor round tables) that will provide an experiential link to Save the Children’s programs and will provide a full range of donor engagement opportunities.
• Garner feedback from fundraisers on content with an eye toward continuous improvement to meet/exceed donor needs/expectations.

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