Copywriter
Alliance Defending Freedom Open · verified Jul 30, 2026 Mid-level Copywriting role at Alliance Defending Freedom. Scottsdale · $67,800–$104,300 base.
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What you'll do
- Write persuasive fundraising and marketing pieces across email, web, ads, and direct mail
- Shape how audiences perceive the organization through the words you put out
- Keep writing conversational and concrete, quickly showing readers why something matters to them
- Turn complex issues into content that moves people to take action
- Track emerging trends in fundraising and marketing communications
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, or a similar field
- At least three years doing internet marketing or copywriting for the web
- Solid grasp of fundraising and marketing writing techniques, from strong headlines to calls to action and SEO basics
- Ability to juggle several projects, stay detail-focused, and deliver under pressure
- Alignment with the organization's Statement of Faith
Who this fits
This suits a mission-driven copywriter who is comfortable writing for a Christian legal nonprofit and can affirm its Statement of Faith. You should thrive in a fast-paced setting where fundraising results matter. The role is office-based in Scottsdale, Lansdowne, or Dallas and reports to the Managing Editor. The stated salary range reflects the Virginia location and may vary by experience and office.
From the employer
Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX
Team Overview
As a Copywriter at ADF, you are a vital part of the Creative Services & Brand Team. In this role, you will report to the Managing Editor and are responsible for writing and shaping content to meet ADF’s fundraising and advocacy objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Write compelling, action-oriented marketing and fundraising materials to advance the strategic priorities of ADF across digital and print channels, including email, web, ads, direct mail, and more.
- Act as a frontline brand manager by shaping the audience’s perception of ADF through written content.
- Write in a conversational, simple, concrete, and personally engaging manner — quickly answering why readers should care about something or how it affects them.
- Craft, review, and shape content, including emails, commentary, reports, resources, and other content to meet advocacy, fundraising, and communication objectives.
- Stay up to date on new developments and trends in fundraising and marketing communications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in internet marketing and/or copywriting for web.
- Strong fundraising, marketing, creative, and persuasive writing skills.
- Skilled in taking complex information and boiling it down to powerful, engaging content that motivates people to act.
- Understanding of writing principles and techniques for fundraising and marketing writing (including strong headlines, the use of hyperlinks, multimedia, calls to action, and other digital and search engine optimization (SEO) elements).
- Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively, problem solve, take initiative, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy, website Content Management Systems (CMS), and working knowledge of basic HTML elements preferred.
- Advanced experience in fundraising copywriting preferred, including email, digital, direct mail, major donor experience or experience writing foundation proposals or reports.
Pay & Benefits
At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.
Want to Know More About ADF?
This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
Virginia Salary Range$67,800—$104,300 USD