Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement communications strategy aligned with the school’s fundraising priorities and institutional goals
• Ensure consistent voice, tone, and brand alignment across all advancement communications
• Develop and execute messaging that inspires engagement and philanthropic support from alumni, parents, and friends
• Develop and manage communications that support the department (campaign materials, donor relations, direct mail, constituent engagement)
• Translate institutional priorities into clear, compelling narratives
• Write, design, and edit a wide range of communications including gift proposals and direct mail appeals
• Support communications for key advancement events (campaign gatherings, donor recognition events, alumni programs, regional events)
• Partner with colleagues to identify and develop compelling stories demonstrating the impact of philanthropy
• Serve as a liaison between the Advancement Office and Communications/Marketing for integrated messaging
• Serve as a communications resource to all teams and colleagues within the department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or advancement communications
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Preferred

• Experience in advancement, fundraising communications, or donor relations
• Experience supporting a capital campaign or comprehensive fundraising campaign
• Experience in an independent school, college/university, or nonprofit organization
• Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge