Washington University in St. Louis · 19 hours ago
Advancement Writer, Advancement Communications - University Advancement
Clayton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking an Advancement Writer to join their Advancement Communications team. The role involves researching, writing, and producing personalized communication pieces to support fundraising initiatives and cultivate relationships with various stakeholders.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Preferred
Master's degree
Writer And Editor (5 Years)
Adobe Creative Studio
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Confidentiality
Creative Writing
Detail-Oriented
Detail Planning
Diplomacy
Donor Communications
Donor Stewardship
Fundraising Strategies
Higher Education Marketing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Nonprofit Fundraising
Prioritization
Professional Ethics
Professional Etiquette
Professional Writing
Proposal Writing
Public Relations Communications
Strategic Communication Planning
Transparent Communication
Written Communication
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.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
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