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# Copywriter (Development) at Stand Together

- **Company:** Stand Together
- **Location:** Arlington, VA
- **Compensation:** $85k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/standtogether/4f61782f-efac-45ff-9c6f-39e38b9af6e3

## Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

We’re looking for a Development Copywriter to create compelling communications that strengthen relationships with current and prospective philanthropic partners. In this role, you will craft polished, audience-centered materials that engage business leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers in Stand Together’s vision to help every person rise. The Stand Together community works with bold social changemakers to remove the barriers that keep people from realizing their full potential. We believe society benefits when every person has the opportunity to live a life of meaning and contribute to the well-being of others. This role is ideal for someone energized by developing thoughtful, values-based communications across issues such as education, economic opportunity, poverty, criminal justice, immigration, and free speech. As a Copywriter on the Development team, you will produce donor and partner-facing materials that inform, inspire, and deepen engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with experience creating customized proposals, stewardship communications, executive correspondence, and premium collateral for high-capacity audiences.

## How You Will Contribute

Creating clear, compelling, and highly tailored written materials for current and prospective philanthropic partners, including:

- Writing multi-page proposals, case for support materials, briefing documents, and other customized communications for high-capacity donors and partners
- Developing stewardship plans and donor communications that deepen engagement, demonstrate impact, and strengthen long-term relationships
- Crafting premium collateral materials such as impact reports, one-pagers, talking points, executive summaries, presentations, and event-related materials
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to translate complex strategies, initiatives, and issue-area priorities into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
- Supporting development leaders with thoughtful written communications for meetings, follow-up, cultivation, and ongoing relationship management
- Researching initiatives, partners, and issue areas to develop a strong understanding of messaging, context, and strategic opportunities for donor engagement
- Ensuring all written materials are aligned with Stand Together’s brand, values, and voice while also reflecting the needs and interests of specific audiences
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering polished work on deadline in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Continuously refining messaging and materials based on stakeholder input, audience insights, and evolving strategic priorities

## What You Will Bring

- 5+ years of professional writing experience in development, executive communications, strategic communications, public affairs, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for senior-level and external audiences
- Experience writing for high-capacity donor, executive, board, or other discerning stakeholder audiences
- Ability to synthesize complex ideas and strategies into concise, persuasive, and audience-centered communications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, error-free work
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work cross-functionally, build trust with stakeholders, and incorporate feedback from multiple partners
- Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or high-visibility communications
- Strong understanding of the social sector, philanthropy, and/or public policy landscape
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's [vision and principled approach](https://standtogether.org/our-vision-and-principles) to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding [our culture](https://standtogether.org/careers/our-culture), which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Have

- Experience writing customized donor proposals, stewardship communications, and executive-level collateral
- Experience supporting fundraising, philanthropy, or relationship management teams through strategic communications
- Experience developing messaging for complex social impact initiatives or issue-based work
- Confidence writing for sophisticated audiences, including business leaders, philanthropists, and senior executives
- Familiarity with presentation development and partnering closely with design teams to bring premium communications to life

## What We Offer

- [Competitive benefits](https://standtogether.org/careers/benefits)[:](https://standtogether.org/careers/benefits) Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

## About Stand Together

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Stand Together is a philanthropic community that partners with America’s boldest changemakers to tackle the root causes of the country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division.
- **Entity Type**: Private philanthropic community (nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, USA
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Charles Koch (founder) and Brian Hooks (Chairman & CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Philanthropy, social impact, community organizing, policy advocacy
- Target customers: Nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, grassroots policy activists, Fortune 50 CEOs, philanthropists, civil rights leaders, and other changemakers (B2B/B2C for impact)
- Mission: To move toward a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of meaning and succeed by benefiting others.

## Products & Services
Stand Together does not offer commercial products; instead, it provides a comprehensive support ecosystem for partners:
- **Funding & Resources**: Access to capital and in-kind support for partner organizations.
- **Network & Peer Community**: A unique network of thousands of changemakers, including Fortune 50 CEOs, NFL legends, Grammy-winning musicians, and grassroots activists.
- **Principle Based Management™ Playbook**: A proven framework for applying bottom-up empowerment and long-term value creation to transform lives and society.
- **Independent Organizations**: The community includes more than 20 independent organizations and brands (e.g., Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, Stand Together Foundation, Stand Together Trust, Stand Together Music, Sports & Entertainment) that focus on specific issues and activities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private philanthropic community)
- **Key Metric**: Founder Charles Koch has donated nearly $8 billion to nonprofit causes over his lifetime; the community partners with thousands of nonprofit leaders and Fortune 50 CEOs.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Charles Koch, Brian Hooks, and a broad network of changemakers including NFL legends, Grammy-winning musicians, civil rights leaders, and Fortune 50 CEOs.
- **Growth Signals**: Offices in 38 states; new 175,000-square-foot headquarters in Arlington, VA with state-of-the-art conference rooms, a professional recording studio, and expansive event spaces; community includes 20+ independent organizations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique Network & Scale**: Access to an unparalleled cross-sector network (nonprofits, Fortune 50, entertainment, grassroots) that enables comprehensive solutions.
- **Principle Based Management™**: A distinctive management philosophy that empowers individuals and organizations to create long-term value and attract top talent.
- **Long-Term Investment Horizon**: Focus on sustainable, root-cause solutions rather than short-term fixes, backed by decades of philanthropic commitment.
- **Bottom-Up Empowerment**: Culture of principled entrepreneurship where success is defined by value created for others.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding partnerships across diverse issues (education, economic opportunity, community renewal, toxic division) to drive systemic change.
- Applying and disseminating the Principle Based Management™ framework to more partners and organizations.
- Scaling the community’s impact through new initiatives and collaborations with policy activists, business leaders, and cultural influencers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Principle-based organization emphasizing dignity, openness, bottom-up empowerment, mutual benefit, and self-actualization. Employees are empowered to think entrepreneurially, not bureaucratically, and to use their unique gifts to solve problems.
- **Work Environment**: Offices in 38 states, with a new 175,000-square-foot headquarters in Arlington, VA designed for collaboration and creativity. Remote and hybrid options are available depending on the role (some positions listed as remote, many as on-site).
- **Growth & Development**: Focus on personal growth, meaningful collaboration, and lifelong learning. Employees are supported to refine skills and discover new ways to contribute.
- **Impact**: Work alongside colleagues, social entrepreneurs, and principled leaders who wake up every day believing in people and driving long-term, sustainable change.
- **Perks**: State-of-the-art conference rooms, professional recording studio, event spaces; a community that includes 20+ independent organizations offering diverse career paths.

## Sources
1. [standtogether.org/careers/our-culture](https://standtogether.org/careers/our-culture)
2. [standtogether.org/about-us](https://standtogether.org/about-us)
3. [jobs.lever.co/standtogether](https://jobs.lever.co/standtogether)
4. [standtogether.org/careers/job-listings](https://standtogether.org/careers/job-listings)
5. [standtogether.org](https://standtogether.org)

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