Communications, Donor Relations Officer III
About The Position
Join our team and help advance Sutter Health Philanthropy through clear, effective communications. We are seeking a versatile writer with strong storytelling, persuasive writing, and editorial skills to develop donor-focused content across digital, print, and multimedia channels. As a key contributor to the Philanthropy Communications Team, this role identifies and develops compelling stories, creates website and email content, writes stewardship and campaign materials, and provides writing support for events, presentations, video projects, and other philanthropic communications. While the role contributes content for digital platforms, its primary focus is creating high-quality written content and strategic communications rather than technical website design or development. Working closely with philanthropy colleagues, clinicians, leaders, and marketing and communications partners, the role translates complex information into clear, compelling content tailored to a variety of audiences, helping engage donors, demonstrate the impact of philanthropy, and advance fundraising priorities. This position is well suited to a nimble, self-directed communicator who can build strong relationships, navigate a highly matrixed organization, adapt quickly to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently deliver high-quality work on deadline.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years recent relevant experience.
- Five years of professional communications experience.
- Proficiency using web design software applications (e.g., FrontPage 2000, DreamWeaver, Flash, Photoshop).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) or comparable applications.
- Knowledge of web technology languages (e.g., HTML, JavaScript) required.
- Excellent writing, editorial and communications skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to deal with multiple constituencies.
- Ability to develop new, relevant technology skills when needed.
- Computer literacy.
- High intelligence and the ability to learn quickly.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analytically and creatively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.
- Capable of working both independently and as a team member.
- Results-oriented; self starter.
- Ability to handle many projects and issues simultaneously.
- An understanding of and identification with the goals and objectives of the institution.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required (proper grammar, punctuation, and formatting).
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in both written and oral communications.
- Ability to work well with volunteers, Foundation staff, and Medical Center staff.
- Prioritize projects, meet deadlines; work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience in philanthropy, healthcare, nonprofits or similarly complex environments strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Bay Area foundation and corporate arena preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops donor-focused content across digital, print, and multimedia channels.
- Identifies and develops compelling stories.
- Creates website and email content.
- Writes stewardship and campaign materials.
- Provides writing support for events, presentations, video projects, and other philanthropic communications.
- Translates complex information into clear, compelling content tailored to a variety of audiences.
- Engages donors, demonstrates the impact of philanthropy, and advances fundraising priorities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
