Assistant Director, Strategic Writing

About the role

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Supports the development of personalized proposals and donor communications of fundraising priorities. Working in partnership with Advancement leaders, faculty, clinicians, and subject matter experts, this position researches, drafts, and edits fundraising proposals, case statements, stewardship materials, and related communications for individual donors, foundations, and organizations.

Job Duties

• Drafts and edits fundraising proposals, stewardship reports, and other communications using information gathered from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Assists with project coordination for campaign collateral and communications.
• Researches and gathers project information from internal partners and external sources.
• Supports presentation development and proposal production.
• Contributes to process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and consistency
• Develops and edits funding proposals and donor communications in a clear and compelling manner. Demonstrates the ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications or related field.
• 2 years experience in fundraising communications, proposal writing, grant writing, marketing communications, technical writing, journalism, or related professional writing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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