American Enterprise
Development Writer
American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in democracy, free enterprise, American strength, global leadership, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture.
About the Role This full‑time, in‑person position supports AEI’s fundraising department in building, cultivating, and maintaining strong relationships with donors and prospects who share AEI’s core values of free markets, limited government, economic opportunity for all, and a strong American role in the world. The role focuses on drafting and editing proposals, reports, and other communications for individual, foundation, and corporate donors across AEI’s research areas. The ideal candidate has first‑rate writing and communication skills, strong proofreading and editing ability, and can meet tight deadlines and multitask.
Title will be commensurate with experience: candidates with 0‑2 years will be considered for the Junior Development Writer title, and those with 2‑4 years for the Development Writer title. The position is based in AEI’s DC office.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising teams to draft proposals and reports for donors and prospects.
Work with AEI scholars, program managers, and research assistants to develop fundraising proposals and reports.
Develop donor marketing materials, including one‑pagers, slide decks, email newsletters, solicitation letters, and book letters.
Review and edit fundraising material written by the Development department, including thank‑you notes and acknowledgments.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Requires close‑up vision for computer work.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to work in a confined area.
Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in economics, English, history, politics, public policy, philosophy, or a related field.
Junior Development Writer: 0–2 years of full‑time, applicable experience; previous internship experience strongly preferred.
Development Writer: 2–4 years of full‑time, applicable experience.
Experience or interest in a writing‑focused role.
Excellent command of grammar, usage, style, and tone.
First‑rate organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Comfort with complex policy issues and skill at distilling dense material.
Keen interest in current events, public policy, free enterprise, and AEI’s mission.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in publishing or designing donor management software is a plus.
Benefits AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays), 12 days of paid sick leave, paid family leave, medical and dental coverage, health savings account, medical and dependent care FSA, tuition assistance up to $5,200, life and disability insurance at no cost to employees, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution.
Compensation for this exempt position ranges from $50,000 to $70,000, based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
Cover letter with:
Three distinct reasons you are drawn to AEI’s mission and how you came to those beliefs.
Salary requirements.
Resume.
A writing sample.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will remain posted until the position is filled. Submit via Talent Market at talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Contact: Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, Savannah@talentmarket.org.
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About the Role This full‑time, in‑person position supports AEI’s fundraising department in building, cultivating, and maintaining strong relationships with donors and prospects who share AEI’s core values of free markets, limited government, economic opportunity for all, and a strong American role in the world. The role focuses on drafting and editing proposals, reports, and other communications for individual, foundation, and corporate donors across AEI’s research areas. The ideal candidate has first‑rate writing and communication skills, strong proofreading and editing ability, and can meet tight deadlines and multitask.
Title will be commensurate with experience: candidates with 0‑2 years will be considered for the Junior Development Writer title, and those with 2‑4 years for the Development Writer title. The position is based in AEI’s DC office.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising teams to draft proposals and reports for donors and prospects.
Work with AEI scholars, program managers, and research assistants to develop fundraising proposals and reports.
Develop donor marketing materials, including one‑pagers, slide decks, email newsletters, solicitation letters, and book letters.
Review and edit fundraising material written by the Development department, including thank‑you notes and acknowledgments.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Requires close‑up vision for computer work.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to work in a confined area.
Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in economics, English, history, politics, public policy, philosophy, or a related field.
Junior Development Writer: 0–2 years of full‑time, applicable experience; previous internship experience strongly preferred.
Development Writer: 2–4 years of full‑time, applicable experience.
Experience or interest in a writing‑focused role.
Excellent command of grammar, usage, style, and tone.
First‑rate organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Comfort with complex policy issues and skill at distilling dense material.
Keen interest in current events, public policy, free enterprise, and AEI’s mission.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in publishing or designing donor management software is a plus.
Benefits AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays), 12 days of paid sick leave, paid family leave, medical and dental coverage, health savings account, medical and dependent care FSA, tuition assistance up to $5,200, life and disability insurance at no cost to employees, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution.
Compensation for this exempt position ranges from $50,000 to $70,000, based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
Cover letter with:
Three distinct reasons you are drawn to AEI’s mission and how you came to those beliefs.
Salary requirements.
Resume.
A writing sample.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will remain posted until the position is filled. Submit via Talent Market at talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Contact: Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, Savannah@talentmarket.org.
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