Senior Advancement Principal Writer

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Principal Advancement Writer is a full-time professional position that provides executive level writing and communications support for the Principal Gifts office and the Office of Advancement. This position will work closely with all departments within the Office of Advancement and other departments throughout the university. Sound judgement and the ability to think and act proactively with little direct supervision is a must.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years’ experience full-time professional writing in fundraising, a, university communications, journalism, or a related field, OR Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, research, organization, and attention to detail (Writing samples will be requested and proofreading test is required).
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete work assignments without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and work cooperatively and effectively with high level faculty and staff, prospects, donors and volunteers.
• Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software proficiency.
• Professional and positive attitude; ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment.
• Ability to participate on cross functional teams.
• Ability to make informed decisions independently, demonstrate initiative and self-starting capacity and follow through on commitments to achieve them on time.
• Experience working with sensitive information and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a research university environment.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, with commitment to the values of an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits proposals, concept notes, one pagers/datasheets, cultivation letters, cases for support, leadership talking points, white papers, gift agreements, and/or resolutions to support principal gifts fundraising efforts.
• Researches and writes stewardship and impact documents to support principal gifts fundraising efforts, including gift announcements and annual and specialized giving reports for endowed and current use funds.
• Writes acknowledgments for gifts made by the university’s highest priority prospects and donors and/or at the request of AVP, SVP, and SPAs.
• Edits and proofreads projects within Advancement as directed.
• Manages timeline of all writing projects and queue.

What This Job Offers

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