Writing Associate

Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA) is a strategic and philanthropic consulting firm committed to helping our nonprofit clients to make the world a better place. Our people-first culture extends to our collaborative team and our clients, as we partner with them on fundraising and strategy to advance their goals.

Job Summary:

The Writing Associate is a critical member of the JGA team, playing an integral role in managing the proposal creation process and producing written products for our clients. As a JGA team member, the Writing Associate contributes to the strength of the JGA culture and the delivery of the highest quality service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• This work will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:
• Synthesize input from project teams into clearly written, articulate, and comprehensive reports.
• Create meeting agendas for client engagements with strategic direction from consultants.
• Create compelling cases for support that tell the story of organizations and their fundraising priorities.
• Utilize Monday.com software to track progress and delivery of written products.
• Manage the proposal process for new client development including weekly reports to the consulting and project management staff.
• Use AI to help edit and write various written products for both the consulting team and clients.
• Serve as liaison between case designers to manage project workflow and coordinate timely delivery of product
• Assist the Marketing Director with content development as needed.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Participate in JGA firm initiatives, including strategic planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant professional experience required, with five years preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Writing samples will be requested.
• Ability to hit deadlines without reminders or prompts from team colleagues.
• Ability to synthesize information into clear and compelling language.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.

Required skills/abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills to manage all firm proposal’s production timelines.
• Ability to utilize project management software to effectively track progress and communicate deadlines to team members.
• Ability to discern how best to use AI to strengthen JGA written products.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Always be a representative of JGA and must therefore maintain the highest standards of the field of philanthropy, personal discretion, and professional demeanor.
• A commitment to community or professional sector service is expected and will be supported by JGA.

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and talking on the phone.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

DEI Value Statement and Commitment:

JGA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. JGA works to advance equity, access, and inclusion of diverse people and perspectives in its work as a team, with its clients, in the philanthropic sector, and in the community.

Guided by JGA values, JGA is authentically engaged in this work and monitoring, reflecting on, and adjusting its approaches when needed. JGA is focused on:

• diversifying its team;
• strengthening its DEI competencies in its work with clients; and
• ensuring JGA partnerships and work in the community meaningfully reflect and advance its DEI priorities.