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International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals work worldwide in more than 30 offices, rescuing millions and protecting half a billion people. We are a global community that cares for one another and believes 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.

IJM is seeking a Content Creation Manager, U.S. Strategic Partnerships to lead the creation of high‑quality donor materials for mid, major, and principal donors. The role manages proposal and report writers, oversees production workflow, and ensures all donor‑facing materials are personalized, compelling, and clearly demonstrate progress and impact. The manager also leads the content and messaging strategy for all core fundraising assets used across Mid‑Level, Major, and Principal donor strategies and portfolios. This is a hybrid position (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non‑local candidates. The role reports to the Director of Marketing Enablement, U.S. Strategic Partnerships and is available only to candidates with the right to work in the United States.

• Lead proposal and report writers, manage end‑to‑end production workflow across donor materials and strategic fundraising content.
• Oversee the development of personalized materials for individual donor households and 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.
• Lead 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 to strengthen asset clarity and effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Global Revenue Resources to inform donor‑facing materials with programmatic, financial, and strategic content; translate insights, financial data, cost equivalencies, impact investment opportunities, and future product information into clear narratives.
• Maintain ongoing alignment between donor‑facing strategy and enterprise‑wide funding priorities; create a strong feedback loop between donor engagement needs and future product or proposal development opportunities.
• Apply the shared Philanthropy donor lifecycle framework across Mid‑Level, Major, and Principal donor strategies; align content, campaigns, and donor materials to donor stage, engagement strategy, and fundraising priorities.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of donor content production and shape processes that enable strong collaboration across Strategic Partnerships, Global Marketing, Global Resources, and Campaign teams.

• 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.
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

• Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge‑Building.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative, disciplined with priorities, and collaborative.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective team player, and adept at creative problem solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, flexibility, and eagerness to support others.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area.
• Retirement benefit options.
• Paid leave starting at 23 days and 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior).
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation.
• Robust staff care resources.

IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status, or political ideology to apply for employment. We are committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM requires a background check, police clearance, and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. All employees must practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.