Assistant Director, Development Communications
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: END: Development
Posted FTE: 1
Job Posting Category: Professionals
Hours of Work: M-F 8:30-4:30pm
Job ID #: 41258
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: Bachelors (Masters preferred)
License/Cert Required: Not Indicated
Minimum Experience: Five years
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
The Assistant Director, Development Communications serves as principal writer and editor for a wide variety of Foundation communications that focus on donor engagement, solicitation and stewardship. These include, but are not limited to: principal and major gift proposals, stewardship reports (both narrative and financial), white papers, case statements, brochures, newsletters, event invitations, briefings, scripting and website content. The Assistant Director works closely with advancement colleagues, in addition to providing direct support to the Foundation’s senior leadership as needed.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Researches, writes and edits a full portfolio of materials in support of fundraising and campaign priorities, (e.g., white papers, case statements, brochures, newsletters, web content and other communications).
2. Researches, writes and edits compelling proposals, reports, donor stories, and other individualized communications in support of the Foundation’s strategic initiatives to inspire new or continued philanthropy at the highest level.
3. Describes complex medical matters in clear, persuasive language and present concise rationales for philanthropy.
4. Drafts Executive level correspondence where appropriate.
5. Develops original content for print and online publication.
6. Independently incorporate changes, comments, and critiques from multiple reviewers using exceptional writing, and editing skills; exercises sound judgment with regard to strategy, appropriate points of emphasis, and persuasive impact.
7. Researches and writes copy for annual fund solicitations, donor-centric websites, and other mass-market fundraising efforts.
8. Researches and supports the creation of compelling stories detailing the impact of philanthropy at UMMC.
9. Works collaboratively with Foundation colleagues, as well as donors, faculty, students, volunteers, and outside vendors.
10. Collaborates with other departmental colleagues to plan and implement communications that uphold UMMS messaging, tone, style, and brand guidelines.
11. Maintains a clear understanding of all advancement and fundraising goals, strategies, and messages, as well keep up-to-date on UMMC news and initiatives. Articulates this information appropriately and effectively.
12. Manages multiple projects simultaneously and keeps a comprehensive plan of all work in progress.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing, Marketing or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
2. Five (5) years of experience writing in a professional setting required; preferably in development and/or healthcare.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Internet navigation tools required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Proven superior writing and editing skills.
2. Ability to easily change writing styles to fit the author, audience and voice of the piece.
3. Knowledge of fundraising strategies, principles and techniques particularly within a medical academic or healthcare setting, and the ability to work within that framework.
4. Ability to cover a wide range of science and technology topics and “translate” them for a donor audience.
5. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and compose clear and persuasive prose.
6. Ability to manage complex tasks simultaneously, coordinate the roles of various participants in projects, set priorities and schedules, and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
7. Superior attention to detail and exceptional editing and proofreading skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: END: Development
Posted FTE: 1
Job Posting Category: Professionals
Hours of Work: M-F 8:30-4:30pm
Job ID #: 41258
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: Bachelors (Masters preferred)
License/Cert Required: Not Indicated
Minimum Experience: Five years
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
The Assistant Director, Development Communications serves as principal writer and editor for a wide variety of Foundation communications that focus on donor engagement, solicitation and stewardship. These include, but are not limited to: principal and major gift proposals, stewardship reports (both narrative and financial), white papers, case statements, brochures, newsletters, event invitations, briefings, scripting and website content. The Assistant Director works closely with advancement colleagues, in addition to providing direct support to the Foundation’s senior leadership as needed.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Researches, writes and edits a full portfolio of materials in support of fundraising and campaign priorities, (e.g., white papers, case statements, brochures, newsletters, web content and other communications).
2. Researches, writes and edits compelling proposals, reports, donor stories, and other individualized communications in support of the Foundation’s strategic initiatives to inspire new or continued philanthropy at the highest level.
3. Describes complex medical matters in clear, persuasive language and present concise rationales for philanthropy.
4. Drafts Executive level correspondence where appropriate.
5. Develops original content for print and online publication.
6. Independently incorporate changes, comments, and critiques from multiple reviewers using exceptional writing, and editing skills; exercises sound judgment with regard to strategy, appropriate points of emphasis, and persuasive impact.
7. Researches and writes copy for annual fund solicitations, donor-centric websites, and other mass-market fundraising efforts.
8. Researches and supports the creation of compelling stories detailing the impact of philanthropy at UMMC.
9. Works collaboratively with Foundation colleagues, as well as donors, faculty, students, volunteers, and outside vendors.
10. Collaborates with other departmental colleagues to plan and implement communications that uphold UMMS messaging, tone, style, and brand guidelines.
11. Maintains a clear understanding of all advancement and fundraising goals, strategies, and messages, as well keep up-to-date on UMMC news and initiatives. Articulates this information appropriately and effectively.
12. Manages multiple projects simultaneously and keeps a comprehensive plan of all work in progress.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing, Marketing or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
2. Five (5) years of experience writing in a professional setting required; preferably in development and/or healthcare.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Internet navigation tools required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Proven superior writing and editing skills.
2. Ability to easily change writing styles to fit the author, audience and voice of the piece.
3. Knowledge of fundraising strategies, principles and techniques particularly within a medical academic or healthcare setting, and the ability to work within that framework.
4. Ability to cover a wide range of science and technology topics and “translate” them for a donor audience.
5. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and compose clear and persuasive prose.
6. Ability to manage complex tasks simultaneously, coordinate the roles of various participants in projects, set priorities and schedules, and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
7. Superior attention to detail and exceptional editing and proofreading skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.