apply for UNRWA USA’s digital fundraising consultancy

Date posted: November 8, 2024

digital fundraising consultancy overview 

UNRWA USA National Committee (UNRWA USA) seeks a digital fundraising contractor who cares about Palestine refugees to provide essential copywriting skills and digital ads support during our busy end-of-year (EOY) campaign season.

description of duties + responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy and in consultation with the Development and Communications departments, the consultant will:

digital fundraising communications + marketing

  • Write powerful fundraising copy:

    • For multi-channel campaigns, including direct mailers, fundraising sites, email appeals, social media, and digital ads.

    • For donor-centric content, such as thank-you letters, storytelling content, impact reports, donor newsletters, and website copy, that conveys gratitude and the value of their contributions, and 

    • For donation pages, landing pages, and other web content that drives online engagement and contributions.

  • Support the execution of the organization’s end-of-year (EOY) fundraising campaign targeting individual donors; specific tasks include:

    • Researching, drafting, writing, and designing compelling bi-weekly email blasts for EOY fundraising; take the lead on designing new templates if/when necessary.

    • Drafting and designing fundraising-related content for UNRWA USA’s website and Classy fundraising campaigns.

    • Drafting and editing donor-related content and stories for UNRWA USA’s Voices of UNRWA blog in consultation with the Communications Manager.

  • Collaborate with the Development and Communications teams to align copy with fundraising goals, campaign strategy, and organizational objectives.

  • Use experience with digital fundraising tools, email marketing platforms (e.g., Pardot/Account Engagement, Salesforce), and content management systems to inspire philanthropic giving. 

  • Organize and create content for EOY paid ads and social media, including but not limited to messaging, videos, graphics, and images.

  • Work with an outside agency to manage and analyze digital ads (social media and Google ads).

  • Test and refine copy based on key performance indicators.

desired traits + abilities

  • You have a working knowledge of UNRWA and issues facing Palestine refugees.

  • You have 3+ years experience working in digital communications and nonprofit fundraising.

  • You’re a strong self-starter who works on your initiative without having to be micromanaged or instructed on what to do next.

  • You have a reputation for excellence and your attention to detail is impeccable.

  • Your written communication and editing skills are next level.

  • You have a familiarity with donor behavior and motivations.

  • You have familiarity with the Middle East, UNRWA, and the plight of the Palestine refugees.

  • You’re creative and passionate about producing inspiring, engaging content that reflects UNRWA USA's core values.

  • You have solid knowledge of and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Pardot/Account Engagement, Classy, and Canva (for graphic design).

conditions of service and expected compensation

The duration of the consultancy is starting mid to late November 2024 until mid-February 2025 and will be considered extendable if determined necessary by UNRWA USA.

The consultant will work remotely but is expected to be available and on-call between 9 am and 5 pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Compensation will be no lower than a daily rate of $300.

application process

Email your resume and a cover letter that explains your interest and why you believe you’d be a good match for the consultancy to talent@unrwausa.org  with the subject line “<Your Name> + Digital Fundraising Consultant”. Your application should also include a writing sample(s) and three (3) references with contact information.

The application deadline is Friday, November 22, 2024. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply early. No phone inquiries will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

unrwa usa overview

About UNRWA USA:

UNRWA USA National Committee (UNRWA USA) is an independent American 501c3 nonprofit that lifts up the voices, experiences, and humanity of Palestine refugees to secure American support for resources essential to every human being, for the promise of a better life. UNRWA USA’s organizational culture is based on these four core values: shared purpose, integrity, growth mindset, and gratitude. UNRWA USA's core values inform everything we do, from our ongoing relationships with donors and partners to our daily interactions with colleagues across UNRWA USA and UNRWA. It’s what we look for in potential staff members, board members, and volunteers, and part of what staff is evaluated on in addition to their performance.

UNRWA USA embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The more inclusive we are, the better our work (and world) will be. UNRWA USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height.