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Hospital for Special Surgery · 23 hours ago

Senior Development Writer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Hospital for Special Surgery is a leading academic medical center specializing in orthopedics and rheumatology. The Senior Development Writer will create compelling written content to support fundraising initiatives and engage with key stakeholders, ensuring high-quality materials that reflect the institution's mission and priorities.

Health CareMedical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Work with the Principal Gifts team and other Development colleagues, physicians and scientists, and senior administrators to craft fundraising content to support principal gifts (7- and 8-figure gifts)

Be responsible for the development of fundraising materials that, as needed, synthesizes input from various stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to proposals, impact reports, stewardship materials, executive white papers, cover letters, and other communications for principal-giving level donors and prospects and the HSS leadership team

Conduct research and interviews to aid in the creation of inspiring fundraising materials for principal gift-level donors and prospects

Review and edit written materials to ensure quality and consistency, and compliance with all Development and HSS guidelines

Manage the editorial and approval process, reinforcing and keeping to deadlines and within budget

As needed, partner with outside vendors to design and produce donor materials for top donors and prospects

Contribute to cultivation, engagement, and stewardship strategies as appropriate

Cultivate relationships within the Development Department and across the organization to support the development of key communications and stay up to date on messages to be communicated

Perform additional related duties as requested

Qualification

Fundraising writingProposal writingResearch skillsHealthcare experienceTeam collaborationTime managementInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in science or English, journalism or writing strongly preferred

A minimum of 4 years of fundraising and proposal writing in health care or related nonprofit setting; experience working in a research, academic, or healthcare organization highly desirable

Collaborative team player; creative and resourceful; entrepreneurial spirit; able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment; works productively with diverse constituencies

Effective interview skills and ability to translate complex ideas and disparate information into cohesive copy that gets to the heart of a story

Responsive and organized team player with a sense of humor with the ability to give and receive feedback at various stages of the writing/creative process

Exceptional organizational, project, and time management skills; ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize effectively

Superior interpersonal skills; unquestionable personal integrity; diplomatic and discreet

Exceptional attention to detail while acutely aware of the 'big picture.'

Passion for the HSS mission