Assistant Director, Strategic Writing

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Strategic Writing supports the development of personalized proposals and donor communications for fundraising priorities. In partnership with Advancement leaders, faculty, clinicians, and subject matter experts, the position researches, drafts, and edits fundraising proposals, case statements, stewardship materials, and related communications for individual donors, foundations, and organizations.

The role also assists with project coordination for campaign collateral and communications, supports presentation development and proposal production, and contributes to process improvement by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in fundraising communications, proposal writing, grant writing, marketing communications, technical writing, journalism, or related professional writing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Organizational ability and attentiveness to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Collegial attitude and positive, self-motivated working style.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit fundraising proposals, stewardship reports, and other communications using information gathered from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Assist with project coordination for campaign collateral and communications.
• Research and gather project information from internal partners and external sources.
• Support presentation development and proposal production.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and consistency.
• Develop and edit funding proposals and donor communications in a clear and compelling manner.
• Gather and synthesize information from multiple sources and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager