Donor Impact and Proposal Writer Job at Children International in Kansas City

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Reports to: Donor Relations Manager

About Children International

Children International (CI) is a global nonprofit that delivers child and youth development programming to break the cycle of generational poverty. Through a long-term, customized approach, we serve young people in 10 different countries around world for the first two decades of their lives. By providing access to health care, education, positive role models, and the life and job skills they need to become sustainably employed adults, we are empowering and equipping our participants with opportunities to improve their own lives, while transforming their families and communities. We are in it for the long haul, because we know that the nearly 218,000 children and youth we support around the world deserve a fighting chance.

Children International’s work is made possible by generous and caring sponsors, donors, corporations, nearly 3,800 dedicated volunteers and approximately 1,300 employees. To ensure that our programs continue giving children and youth the best possible chance to break free from poverty, we are growing our people talent worldwide. That’s where you come in.

POSITION SUMMARY

At Children International, we don’t just write proposals—we craft invitations to change lives. We believe that every child deserves a future free from poverty. We know that behind every transformational gift is a story that moved someone to act.

As our Donor Impact and Proposal Writer, you’ll be the one that connects hearts to missions. You’ll turn data into dreams, programs into promises, and impact into inspiration. You’ll help donors see themselves in the story—and believe in the power of their giving.

In this role, you would be responsible for annual donor-centered publications, individual donor and family foundation proposals, reports and stewardship pieces. You will be a strategic thought partner and collaborator across multiple teams, representing Global Philanthropy’s voice while successfully managing the projects, from the strategy to the deliverable. You will thrive in an environment that can be fast paced with expedited deadlines.

This isn’t just a writing job. It’s a chance to help rewrite the future for children, for communities, and for the world. If you believe in the power of storytelling to drive change, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write to Inspire: Create compelling, customized proposals that speak directly to the passions of major donors, and family foundations. Your writing will be bold, clear, and emotionally resonant - grounded in facts, but driven by heart.
• Report with Purpose: Develop powerful impact reports that show donors the difference they’ve made. You’ll go beyond metrics to tell the human stories behind the numbers - stories of hope, resilience, and transformation.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Partner with relationship managers, External Communications, Global Programs, and global colleagues to gather insights, data, and stories that bring our work to life. You’ll be a bridge between field and funder.
• Champion the Donor Experience: Ensure every piece of writing reflects our gratitude, our mission, and our commitment to excellence. You’ll uphold our brand voice while tailoring messages to diverse audiences
• Support the Revenue and Growth division with other writing and collateral development projects to support raising awareness and funds of the organization
• Manage projects from beginning to end across multiple departments and agencies

WHAT WE VALUE

• Empathy: You write with the donor in mind and the child and youth at heart.
• Clarity: You make the complex simple and the abstract tangible.
• Integrity: You honor the truth of our work and the trust of our supporters.
• Inclusion: You elevate voices from every background and culture.
• Boldness: You believe in the power of words to move people and mountains

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, grant writing, or journalism—preferably in a nonprofit or philanthropic setting.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Possess a gift for storytelling and a passion for social impact.
• Ability to translate complex programmatic information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Possess a collaborative spirit with a deep respect for diverse voices and lived experiences
• Presentation and layout skills
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES

• Strictly observe confidentiality and strong ethics with respect to all beneficiary information/financial and other organizational data.
• Comply with and ensure adherence to the organization’s policies, safety and security protocols and child safeguarding norms and guidelines by self as well as all stakeholders both internal and external.
• Value other cultures and demonstrate respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, age, caste, disabilities, experiences, beliefs, and ethnicity.

OVERALL DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION

• This position requires moderately difficult decisions requiring judgement in resolving issues.
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