Senior Advancement Writer - University Advancement
About The Position
The senior 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. The senior 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 senior advancement writer cohort.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Strategic Communications, Donor Communications, Or Related Areas, Preferably In Higher Education Or Other Large, Complex Organization (10 Years)
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Writer And Editor (10 Years)
- Experience as a development writer and editor.
- Previous work experience in higher education.
- Previous work experience with nonprofit fundraising, with a basic understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies.
- Understanding of Washington University history and culture.
- Adobe Creative Studio
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Communications Strategy
- Computer Literacy
- Confidentiality
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Deadline Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Diplomacy
- Donor Communications
- Donor Stewardship
- Editorial Editing
- Graphic Design
- High Accuracy
- Interactive Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Persuasive Writing
- Prioritization
- Professional Ethics
- Professional Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Strategic Communication Planning
- Tactful
- Writing
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. These efforts include offering input on and implementing strategies for major gift asks and annual giving communications.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
