The Writer-Researcher (WR) is a key member of the Editorial and Content Team (ECT), responsible for developing compelling and persuasive content that secures grant funding and advances client fundraising objectives. The WR combines strong writing, research, and communication skills with a passion for contributing to impactful work. This role involves crafting high-quality grant proposals and other fundraising materials, supporting the development of funding and content strategies, and collaborating effectively with team members to achieve shared goals. The WR is committed to continuous learning and professional growth, seeking opportunities to enhance their skills and contribute to the overall success of the team and its clients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The WR has key responsibilities in the following areas:
Fundraising and Communications Content Development
- Independently produce high-quality fundraising and communication content pieces, such as grant applications, reports, email updates, newsletters, blog and social media posts, impact stories, and other related documents as needed, contributing directly to securing funding for clients. Use Smarter Good's client and funder research database, and explore relevant issue areas and sectors to recommend effective content strategies and approaches
- Develop compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with grant funders and are designed to help clients cultivate, secure, and maintain strong relationships with grant-making organizations
- Ensure all content produced is free of factual and grammatical errors, meets Smarter Good's quality standards, and aligns seamlessly with the client's brand voice, values, and style preferences
Teamwork and Task Management
- Manage assigned tasks within projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines, prioritizing tasks, communicating proactively about progress, and contributing to overall project success
- Collaborate with team members across different verticals, working closely with team members on content strategy and development
- Participate in team meetings, share information effectively, contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment, and support communication efforts with clients, as needed
Technology and Process Support
- Use technology and relevant tools, including AI-assisted writing tools, to support content creation and submission, primarily for enhancing efficiency and assessing funder fit
- Learn and apply best practices for using Smarter Good's systems and contributing to efficient workflows, and participate in process improvement initiatives, offering suggestions and supporting the implementation of new procedures
Professional Development and Strategic Contributions
- Actively participate in learning opportunities to enhance research, writing, and communication skills
- Contribute to the ECT Strategy Hub by supporting senior team members in shaping client strategic frameworks and messaging, learning about the strategic planning process, and contributing to fundraising initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least two (2) years of full-time business or technical writing experience is an advantage
- Fresh graduates are open to apply
- Bachelor's Degree
- A strong command of technical American English, with excellent grammatical standards and solid writing skills
- Experience and/or genuine interest in international development, social entrepreneurship, and the nonprofit sector – grant proposal writing experience preferred
- A flair for the creative with an analytical approach
- The capability to think and work with minimal supervision, combined with the ability to work well in teams and to be open to peer-sharing and brainstorming
- Integrity and strong work ethic
About Us
Smarter Good is an innovative global professional services firm for social sector organizations, with a strong social mission and focus on systemic change. Our clients are social entrepreneur-led organizations, each with measurable impact and unique theory of change. We create more impact by scaling their solutions to match the size of the need, helping solve our world’s most intractable problems. Our clients focus on a spectrum of issues, including poverty alleviation, conservation, workforce development, economic empowerment, clean water, and education.
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: Remote