Advancement Writer, Advancement Communications - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis • Clayton, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The advancement writer will report to the senior director of Advancement Communications. The position is responsible for researching, writing, and producing highly personalized communications pieces, including proposals of seven figures or more. The incumbent also will produce collateral such as brochures, one-sheets, and solicitation letters and emails and will write editorial content for university publications, sharing philanthropic stories and profiles of our alumni, donors, and friends, as well as faculty and students. Under the supervision of the senior director, the advancement writer will cultivate and strengthen relationships with colleagues throughout UA, contribute to and advance overall communications strategies, and serve as an active member of the Advancement Communications team and the advancement writer cohort.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Writer And Editor (5 Years)
• Adobe Creative Studio
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Confidentiality
• Creative Writing
• Detail-Oriented
• Detail Planning
• Diplomacy
• Donor Communications
• Donor Stewardship
• Fundraising Strategies
• Higher Education Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Nonprofit Fundraising
• Prioritization
• Professional Ethics
• Professional Etiquette
• Professional Writing
• Proposal Writing
• Public Relations Communications
• Strategic Communication Planning
• Transparent Communication
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and edit proposals and solicitation materials for use by UA and other university leaders for gifts of seven figures or more.
• Prepare solicitation materials, such as appeal letters and emails, proposal templates, and case statements for targeted fundraising initiatives.
• Produce stories for university publications, including Washington magazine, The Spirit of Washington University, and university websites in consultation with the content strategy team and/or digital strategy team in Advancement Communications.
• Plan, write, edit, and produce high-end and highly individualized materials including brochures, speeches for events, and other communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees