Content Creation Manager, US Strategic Partnerships

Job description

Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Content Creation Manager, US Strategic Partnerships to lead the creation of high-quality donor materials for mid, major and principal donors within U.S. Strategic Partnerships. This role is responsible for managing proposal and report writers, overseeing production workflow, and ensuring all donor-facing materials are personalized, compelling, and clearly demonstrate progress and impact. In addition to donor-specific execution, this role leads the content and messaging strategy for all core fundraising assets used across Mid-Level, Major, and Principal donor strategies and portfolios . In close partnership with Global Marketing, Global Resources, Campaign, and Strategic Partnerships Marketing & Enablement, this position ensures donor-facing materials are clear, compelling, strategically aligned, and effective across key audiences. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Director of Marketing Enablement, U.S. Strategic Partnerships and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US. Responsibilities: Bespoke Donor Materials & Strategic Fundraising Content Lead proposal and report writers, managing end-to-end production workflow across donor materials and strategic fundraising content; Oversee the development of personalized materials for individual donor households, as well as scalable donor-facing content that supports Mid-Level, Major, and Principal donor strategies; Partner with the Director of Strategic Partnerships Marketing & Enablement and Senior Philanthropy Officers to identify priority proposals, reports, donor offers, and engagement materials needed across portfolios; Leads the messaging strategy, positioning, and narrative architecture for proposal templates, reporting templates, and donor-facing fundraising materials; Support donor engagement initiatives through strategic content for Salesloft cadences, event recruitment, Vision Trip recruitment and experience, donor gatherings, and other key touchpoints across the donor journey; Ensure all materials are tailored to donor intent, stage, and strategic engagement goals; Establish and uphold standards for narrative clarity, structure, and donor relevance; Apply Global Communications fundraising assets and content frameworks to donor materials and broader donor campaigns; and Provide structured feedback upstream to Global Communications to strengthen asset clarity, usability, and effectiveness based on donor-facing application. Strategic Partnership with Global Revenue Resources Partner closely with Global Revenue Resources as a primary source of programmatic, financial, and strategic content that informs donor-facing materials; Collaborate to identify and prioritize the proposals, reports, offers, and funding opportunities most relevant to Mid-Level, Major, and Principal donor strategies; Translate programmatic insights, financial data, cost equivalencies, Impact Investment Opportunities, and future product information into clear, compelling donor-facing narratives; Ensure all donor materials accurately reflect program progress, outcomes, strategic priorities, and approved source content; Help create a strong feedback loop between donor engagement needs and future product or proposal development opportunities; and Maintain ongoing alignment between donor-facing strategy and enterprise-wide funding priorities. Donor Lifecycle Application Apply the shared Philanthropy donor lifecycle framework across Mid-Level, Major, and Principal donor strategies and portfolios; Ensure content, campaigns, and donor materials align to donor stage, engagement strategy, relationship progression, and fundraising priorities; Partner with Senior Philanthropy Officers, Partner Engagement Officers, and internal stakeholders to tailor messaging and materials based on donor intent, readiness, and next best action; Identify opportunities to strengthen donor movement through the pipeline by aligning content strategy to key moments of cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrade; and Help create greater consistency across donor journeys while allowing for personalization where relationship strategy requires it. Content Quality & Workflow Management Own the production process for proposals, reports, campaign materials, and key donor communications; Establish clear workflows, timelines, and quality control standards across all donor-facing materials; Ensure consistency, accuracy, strategic alignment, and excellence across all outputs; Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of donor content production; and Shape and refine processes that enable strong collaboration across Strategic Partnerships, Global Marketing, Global Resources, and Campaign teams. Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, content strategy, or donor engagement, preferably within nonprofit or mission-driven organizations; Strong experience developing donor communications, proposals, stewardship materials, or fundraising campaigns for high-value audiences; Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives; Demonstrated ability to build content strategies that support donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, retention, and upgrade goals; Experience managing workflows, timelines, and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment; Ability to synthesize programmatic, financial, and strategic information into donor-facing materials and fundraising offers; Strong judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence; Experience partnering with senior leaders, frontline fundraisers, or relationship managers to support portfolio strategies; Familiarity with CRM systems, sales enablement tools, content workflows, or donor engagement platforms is a plus; and Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. Critical Qualities: Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; Self-starter with strong initiative; Disciplined with priorities; Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness; Exceptional verbal and written communication; Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others; Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and Adept at creative problem solving. Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document . *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. What does IJM have to offer? Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area Retirement benefit options Paid leave starting at 23 days 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation Robust staff care resources IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.