What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Writer position at Forward Service Corporation?
Forward Service Corporation (FSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome barriers, achieve financial stability, and reach their full potential. Since our founding in 1979, we have provided workforce development, training, and supportive services across Wisconsin. Our work is guided by a people-first philosophy, a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
If you're passionate about writing with purpose, believe stories can inspire change, and want your work to help strengthen communities across Wisconsin, we'd love to meet you.
Position: Development Writer
Location: Corporate Office
4600 American Parkway, Suite 301
Madison, WI 53718
Position Overview
As the Development Writer, you'll play a vital role in advancing FSC's mission by creating compelling, mission-driven content that inspires investment in our work. You'll transform program outcomes, participant success stories, and organizational data into persuasive grant proposals, donor communications, and fundraising materials that demonstrate the life-changing impact of our services.
Your writing won't just secure funding—it will tell the stories that create opportunity for individuals, families, and communities across Wisconsin.
Key Responsibilities
Develop compelling grant proposals, donor communications, and fundraising materials that effectively communicate FSC's mission, impact, and funding needs.
Research funding opportunities and collaborate across departments to gather program information, budgets, and outcome data that strengthen grant applications and fundraising initiatives.
Transform data into meaningful stories by crafting clear, persuasive narratives that connect measurable results with the real people and communities we serve.
Highlights of Employment at FSC
Competitive starting salary
Salary increase upon successful completion of training
13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples' Day
Generous paid time off, beginning at four weeks annually
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
HMO & Dental Insurance
100% company-paid Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
Matching 401(k) plan
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your work truly makes a difference
Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Three or more years of professional experience in grant writing, fundraising, development, communications, or nonprofit writing
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to communicate both data and human impact
Strong research, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and building strong working relationships
A passion for nonprofit work and a commitment to helping strengthen communities through effective storytelling
Why Join FSC?
Every grant proposal you write, every success story you tell, and every donor communication you create helps secure the resources needed to change lives. This is more than a writing position—it's an opportunity to use your talent to create lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities across Wisconsin.
Apply Today
At FSC, you'll find more than a job—you'll find purpose. If you're a talented writer who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire action and create meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.
At Forward Service Corporation, we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.