Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary writing and content resource for the Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries advancement team. With a focus on the frontline fundraising team and donor relations team, this position will produce tailored communications that advance donor conversations across the giving continuum.
• Draft, edit, and refine a broad range of donor-facing and internal collateral including impact reports, case statements, one-pagers, and gift proposals.
• Translate complex academic programs, research initiatives, and student outcomes into accessible, compelling narratives aligned with donor interests and Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries funding priorities.
• Under the direction of the Director, Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations and in partnership with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations, develop and manage a suite of versatile collateral templates and content assets that can be adapted by advancement staff for varied donor audiences and giving levels.
• Collaborate with Advancement Marketing and Communications to use the impact of philanthropic messages.
• Collaborate with the college's communications team to amplify content that can assist with engagement and philanthropy efforts.
• Partner with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations to implement customized stewardship touchpoints, to include written acknowledgments, broad based impact updates, and recognition content for major gift donors to the Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries.
• Support the development and documentation of stewardship program frameworks, ensuring consistent and meaningful recognition that reinforces donor loyalty and continued engagement.
• Coordinate the creation of gift reporting materials, drawing on data and programmatic updates to communicate fund impact with clarity and credibility.
• Collaborate with Advancement Donor Relations to ensure the best experience for donors and efficient use of resources.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 1 year of professional, job-related experience.
• Ability to establish and enhance interpersonal relationships, including the ability to coordinate and manage volunteers.
• Strong communication skills include the ability to participate in public events and represent Advancement and the university in a professional manner.
• Ability to analyze information/situations and solve problems.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously; the ability to work independently and on a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and visual appeal of presentation materials.
• Growth mindset, resilience, and perseverance.
• Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.

Preferred

• Software Used: Microsoft Office products, database management and data manipulation, Salesforce, Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn, Marketing Cloud, Marketplace, Google docs/sheets, Cvent (or other RSVP system), Graduway, Qualtrics, Workfront, Canva, DocuSign.
• 3+ years of experience in a higher education fundraising environment.
• Experience in tactical execution of communications, writing and marketing collateral.
• Experience working in a project management role.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.