Senior Writer, Advancement & Partnerships

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy. Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to boldly build the future for UCF, our nation and beyond. The Senior Writer, Advancement & Partnerships plays a pivotal role in developing persuasive, donor-centered content that drives philanthropic engagement and supports UCF’s strategic fundraising priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Advancement Communications & Marketing, this position is responsible for shaping high-level messaging strategies, crafting impactful donor narratives, and developing major gift proposals that inspire meaningful contributions. If you have a passion for storytelling, strategic messaging, and philanthropy, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at UCF!

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in fundraising communications, philanthropy writing, or nonprofit storytelling.
• Skilled in writing persona‑driven scripts that align tone, voice, and intent for varied stakeholders.
• Expertise in writing major gift proposals, case statements, and impact reports.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation design for high-impact fundraising decks.
• Ability to develop persuasive, donor-centric messaging for high-profile fundraising campaigns.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership, development officers, and creative team.

Responsibilities

• Craft persuasive fundraising proposals, impact reports, case statements, and high-touch donor communications to support UCF’s philanthropic priorities.
• Produces clear, cohesive scripts for alumni events, donor-focused events, among others, that reinforce key messaging and strengthen storytelling across division.
• Develop compelling narratives for high-profile fundraising initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership and development teams to ensure donor resonance.
• Drive creative strategy for fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and campaign themes.
• Translate academic and programmatic details into engaging, accessible content that connects donors with UCF’s mission.
• Develop polished PowerPoint decks that effectively communicate fundraising priorities, impact metrics, and donor recognition strategies.
• Ensure all written materials reflect UCF’s voice, branding, and strategic objectives, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies for consistency.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

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