Associate Director of Philanthropic Communications

Grand Forks, ND

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own donor-facing storytelling and collateral from concept to completion, aligning with UND priorities and major gifts, while coordinating with stewardship and campus partners to drive philanthropy through clear, credible narratives.

  • Lead development of cases for support and donor materials across print, digital, and presentations.
  • Craft and source stories that illustrate donor impact and show how gifts make a difference.

Job Description

Own donor-facing storytelling and collateral from concept to completion, aligning with UND priorities and major gifts, while coordinating with stewardship and campus partners to drive philanthropy through clear, credible narratives.

  • Partner with major gift officers to create donor proposals, briefings, and materials used in cultivation and stewardship.
  • Lead the development of clear, compelling cases for support for UND priorities, including colleges, programs, scholarships, faculty positions, and capital projects.
  • Turn complex ideas into straightforward, persuasive messaging for donors.
  • Develop fundraising materials across print, digital, and presentation formats.
  • Identify strong story ideas and follow through—interviewing sources, gathering details, and producing content that supports fundraising goals.
  • Create and maintain a set of core materials that gift officers can use in donor meetings.
  • Serve as a member of the planned giving committee.
  • Lead marketing for planned giving, including messaging and materials that encourage donors to make legacy gifts.
  • Work with stewardship and donor relations teams to produce impact reports, donor stories, and recognition materials.
  • Show donors how their gifts make a difference through clear and credible storytelling.
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UND Alumni Association & Foundation

The UND Alumni Association and Foundation exists to help our alumni foster connections, to inspire generosity, and to advance the University of North Dakota.We aim to connect alumni of the University of North Dakota to each other and to their alma mater. We do this through alumni socials and networking events, stewardship opportunities, and sharing campus news and stories. Go to our website to learn more about our alumni programs, such as travel, career assistance, local alumni groups, alumni VISA cards, and more, as well as to update your information and sign up for email lists..

Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
74 employees (10 in marketing)