Job Synopsis

The Fundraising Copywriter develops compelling, donor-centered messaging that inspires generosity and strengthens engagement with MCC’s mission. The role combines strategic thinking, storytelling, and collaboration to create effective fundraising content across print and digital channels. Working closely with colleagues across Communications, Donor Relations, and Programs, the position ensures messaging reflects MCC’s voice, values, and brand while building meaningful connections between donors and MCC’s work.

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential:

- Post-secondary degree in fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Minimum three years of experience in direct response copywriting, fundraising, or a related area
- Demonstrated ability to apply ethical storytelling principles in fundraising communications
- Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
- Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders or entities
- Strong understanding of donor motivations and engagement strategies
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, curiosity, and collaborative problem solving skills
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the vision, purpose, beliefs, and values of MCC,



including the biblical call to respond to human need and the Anabaptist commitment to peace and justice
- Police record check

Preferred:

- Experience with Adobe InDesign
- CFRE designation
- Fluency in French; proficiency in additional languages is welcome
- Good understanding of the Mennonite/Anabaptist constituency in Canada
- Good understanding of the international relief and development sector

Key Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

- Strategy implementation and project management: 15%
- Content development: 70%
- Administration and meetings: 15%

Duties

Strategy Implementation and Project Management (15%)

- Implement fundraising and donor engagement strategies
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising communications and apply insights to improve future campaigns
- Stay informed on trends, developments, and best practices in donor relations

Content Development (70%)

- Plan and prioritize content for upcoming campaigns and deliverables
- Write and edit persuasive, donor-focused materials, including appeals, newsletters, landing pages, email campaigns and stewardship communications
- Translate complex program information into transparent, engaging stories that honour the communities MCC serves and invite meaningful donor responses




- Conduct interviews with skill and sensitivity to support content creation
- Ensure all content aligns with organizational voice, brand guidelines, and ethical storytelling standards
- Collaborate with fundraising, communications, and program staff to develop fundraising collateral
- Optimize content for digital platforms, including email, and web, where appropriate

Administration and Meetings (15%)

- Ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
- Participate in regular staff meetings, spending time in devotions and prayer with all in attendance in local MCC setting
- Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public
- Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use his or her gifts within the local faith community
- Maintain organized project files and documentation
- Support reporting and administrative processes
- Some domestic travel is required

- Other duties as assigned

Contact/Relationships

The Fundraising Copywriter works collaboratively with Communications and Donor Relations colleagues across MCC Canada and with program staff nationally and internationally to develop donor focused communications that accurately represent MCC’s work.

Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity/Competencies

The position requires the ability to synthesize complex program information into clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. The incumbent exercises sound judgement when communicating sens

📌 Fundraising Copywriter (Winnipeg)
🏢 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
📍 Winnipeg