Are you a seasoned storyteller who knows how to turn a powerful mission into words that move people to act? Do you love finding the message that makes a donor stop, feel something, and say, “Yes, I want to support this”?

Avalon Consulting, an innovative, full-service fundraising marketing agency, is seeking a Senior Fundraising Copywriter to develop compelling, strategic, mission-driven creative for nonprofit organizations advancing environmental conservation, social justice, cultural arts, and other meaningful causes.

At Avalon, every copy project is an opportunity to make a difference. As a Senior Fundraising Copywriter, you’ll serve as the lead writer for a portfolio of clients and tackle a diverse slate of projects, from acquisition and renewal campaigns to appeals, newsletters, email, digital creative, and donor cultivation communications.

But this role goes beyond great writing. You’ll be a strategic creative partner to our client teams, helping shape messaging strategy, leading creative conversations, contributing to messaging audits, and bringing fresh ideas to the table. You’ll also help strengthen Avalon’s Copy team by sharing expertise and best practices and contributing to processes and tools that make our work even better.

We are proud to be a fully remote workplace, where team members work from home offices across the U.S., with occasional travel for client meetings, industry events, or company gatherings.

What We Need

You will be a great fit for us if you possess:

• At least 3 years of professional experience writing compelling and effective fundraising copy, with significant experience across multiple types of fundraising campaigns 
• Demonstrated expertise writing direct mail and digital fundraising communications, including acquisition, appeals, renewals, cultivation, newsletters, and email 
• The ability to serve as a lead writer and trusted creative partner for multiple clients and projects simultaneously 
• A demonstrated ability to understand and reflect different organizational voices, audiences, missions, and messaging frameworks 
• Strong creative concepting skills and the ability to translate fundraising strategy into persuasive, donor-centered messaging 
• Confidence participating in client meetings, brainstorming sessions, messaging discussions, and creative kickoffs as a subject-matter expert in fundraising copy 
• Strong editing, proofreading, grammar, and quality-control skills 
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting timelines, and tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail 
• A collaborative approach and an interest in coaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge with other writers and colleagues 
• Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with comfort using virtual collaboration and project management tools 

In addition, our most engaged and successful team members demonstrate:

• Enjoyment of collaborative, dynamic environments 
• Initiative and the ability to execute responsibilities with minimal oversight 
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving 
• Excellent organization and planning 
• Outstanding communication skills, including listening, persuasion, and the ability to provide thoughtful creative guidance 
• The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients 
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development 
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to evolve approaches based on results, changing needs, and fundraising best practices 
• An interest in helping others grow through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing 

Why You’ll Love Avalon

Since 1997, Avalon has been committed to making the world a better place by helping our clients raise the millions of dollars needed to fulfill their inspiring missions.  In April 2026, Avalon merged with VeraData, a data analytics and fundraising intelligence firm. This merger expanded our capabilities and deepened the insights, technology, and strategy we bring to our clients, allowing us to deliver even more powerful, data-informed fundraising solutions while staying true to the mission-driven work that defines us.

We are proud to be a fully remote workplace, hiring the best fundraisers and marketers in the business, no matter where they live in the U.S. We also value opportunities to come together for team and client meetings when needed. We are strategic, analytical, innovative, collaborative, and most of all, passionate about our work. We love what we do, and it shows in our engaged teams, industry recognition, and the results we deliver for our clients.

Avalon is proud of our supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages professional development while recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces differences every day and where each of our staff is supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid leave, remote work reimbursements, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and a safe harbor 401(k) plan.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Ready to Join Us?

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing samples using the provided link. 

Avalon Consulting is committed to fostering a workplace focused on belonging where everyone—regardless of their background—feels valued and empowered. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.