What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copywriter position at Fuse Fundraising?
Are you allergic to the status quo?
At Fuse Fundraising Group, we partner with mission-driven nonprofits to design and execute direct response fundraising programs built for today’s challenges. We’re strategy-led, data-obsessed, and deeply invested in helping our clients grow. We challenge outdated approaches, ask tough questions, and build programs designed for what fundraising looks like now—not ten years ago.
If you’re passionate about helping nonprofits create real, measurable impact—and you believe great fundraising starts with authentic storytelling—you’ll feel right at home here.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Copywriter to help bring our clients’ missions to life through compelling, donor-centric storytelling. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the ideation, creation, and development of content that supports direct response fundraising strategy across print, direct mail, digital, and social channels.
Working in a collaborative, team-based environment, the Copywriter reports to the VP, Creative Director and partners closely with strategists, designers, and data analysts to ensure creative is both emotionally resonant and performance-driven.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, balances multiple projects with ease, and is curious, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Success at Fuse is about moving the work forward in meaningful ways. In this role, success means:
- You create authentic, donor-focused copy that drives response and revenue
- You understand the “why” behind the work and align messaging with strategy
- You adapt tone and voice seamlessly across audiences, channels, and brands
- You collaborate effectively and contribute positively to a team-based culture
- You continuously refine your work using feedback and performance insights
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and write donor-centric copy that supports direct response fundraising strategy
- Develop content across print, direct mail, digital, and social channels
- Partner with strategy and data teams to align creative with performance goals
- Present creative rationale and intent clearly and confidently
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency
- Apply best practices in direct mail and digital advertising
- Contribute ideas that challenge assumptions and elevate creative output
Experience & Capabilities
- 8 years of professional copywriting experience; agency experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience in direct response fundraising
- Strong understanding of print production and direct mail
- Familiarity with best practices in digital advertising and fundraising channels
- Ability to vary messaging and tone across audiences and nonprofit sectors
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Curious, nimble, and solution-focused mindset
- Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Portfolio with relevant fundraising and copywriting samples
- Experience in direct response fundraising (required)