"Senior Advancement Writer - University Advancement"

Position Summary

The senior advancement writer will report to the senior director of Advancement Communications. The position is responsible for researching, writing, and producing highly personalized communications pieces, including proposals of seven figures or more. The incumbent also will produce collateral such as brochures, one-sheets, and solicitation letters and emails and will write editorial content for university publications, sharing philanthropic stories and profiles of our alumni, donors, and friends, as well as faculty and students. The senior advancement writer will cultivate and strengthen relationships with colleagues throughout UA, contribute to and advance overall communications strategies, and serve as an active member of the Advancement Communications team and the senior advancement writer cohort.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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. These efforts include offering input on and implementing strategies for major gift asks and annual giving communications.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table; Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement; Has the ability to move to on and off-campus locations as needed

Equipment: Office equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work Experience: Strategic Communications, Donor Communications, Or Related Areas, Preferably In Higher Education Or Other Large, Complex Organization (10 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a development writer and editor.
• Previous work experience in higher education.
• Previous work experience with nonprofit fundraising, with a basic understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Understanding of Washington University history and culture.

Education: Master's degree

Work Experience: Writer And Editor (10 Years)

Skills: Adobe Creative Studio, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Communications Strategy, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Diplomacy, Donor Communications, Donor Stewardship, Editorial Editing, Graphic Design, High Accuracy, Interactive Communication, Microsoft Office, Persuasive Writing, Prioritization, Professional Ethics, Professional Writing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Communication Planning, Tactful, Writing

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $75,200 - $95,000.

Salary Range

$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/