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Wesleyan University · 1 day ago

Donor and Campaign Communications Specialist

Middletown, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $61K/yr

2+ years exp

Wesleyan University is dedicated to building lifelong relationships with its community and is seeking a Donor and Campaign Communications Specialist to enhance its fundraising efforts. This role involves creating impactful written communications, managing donor relations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support the university's ambitious fundraising campaign.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft and produce fundraising proposals, one-pagers, solicitation letters, donor profiles, and other high-level campaign-related materials, partnering with the President’s office, faculty, staff, and administrators throughout the University to develop compelling and accurate cases for support

Build relationships with front line fundraisers to understand their cultivation strategies and create compelling materials that advance donor conversations

Format proposals and other donor materials using basic design tools to ensure polished presentation and adherence to institutional style guidelines

Manage end to end workflows for donor communications, including maintaining tracking tools, organizing completed work, and ensuring deadlines are met

Coordinate as needed with University Communications and Advancement Communications teams on shared projects to ensure cohesive messaging, branding, and timelines

Write personalized correspondence including acknowledgments, congratulatory notes, condolence letters, and other bespoke communications for the President, VP for Advancement, and other members of senior leadership

Actively track major gift activity by participating in fundraisers meetings and collaborating with Advancement colleagues to forecast communication needs and adjust workflow accordingly

Monitor University news, initiatives, and events to ensure relevance and strategic alignment of all written materials

Create Advancement reports and related materials as needed for the Board of Trustees and Campaign Executive Committee

Staff donor-facing events such as dedications, Homecoming/Family Weekend, Reunion & Commencement, and campaign events

Maintain consistency of voice, style, tone, and accuracy across all materials, upholding the highest professional standards of format, clarity, and presentation

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteWriting skillsProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsCultural fluencyCollaborationCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience producing substantial professional written work and managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to adapt voice and tone based on audience and format, and adhere to institutional branding guidelines

Proven project management skills include organizational and planning abilities, with a track record of managing multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing effectively, and meeting deadlines

Proficiency with intermediate level Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Express, with the ability to edit and format materials accurately and efficiently

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently within a diverse environment and interact respectfully with individuals of different backgrounds, including donors, faculty, students, and staff

Ability to consistently model the highest standards of professionalism through collaborative teamwork, initiative, critical thinking, sound judgment, consistent high-quality output, and timely follow-through

Preferred

Experience in higher education and fundraising

Experience in grant writing or development writing

Familiarity with Affinaquest, Salesforce, or other CRM platforms

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Wellness programs and incentives

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify

Company

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Founded in 1831

Middletown, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

http://wesleyan.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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