Associate Director - Communications Writer

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director - Communications Writer serves as a proposal, stewardship and case statement writer for the MUSC Foundation. This role is part of the Donor Experience team and reports to the Director of Communications. Responsibilities include interviewing internal and external stakeholders; gathering information for use in gift proposals, donor cultivation materials, stewardship reports and other donor communications; developing cases for philanthropic support and writing/producing proposals in support of fundraising initiatives. The writer must have excellent written communication skills, be able to meet demanding deadlines and be able to articulate and present medical and research content that is relevant, engaging, and compelling to external audiences with the result of receiving donor funds.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002075 UMA OTHR PAY MUSC Foundation CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director - Communications Writer serves as a proposal, stewardship and case statement writer for the MUSC Foundation. This role is part of the Donor Experience team and reports to the Director of Communications. Responsibilities include interviewing internal and external stakeholders; gathering information for use in gift proposals, donor cultivation materials, stewardship reports and other donor communications; developing cases for philanthropic support and writing/producing proposals in support of fundraising initiatives. The writer must have excellent written communication skills, be able to meet demanding deadlines and be able to articulate and present medical and research content that is relevant, engaging, and compelling to external audiences with the result of receiving donor funds.

Responsibilities

35% Proposal writing – Writing both templated and customized proposals for philanthropic support. Must be able to translate complex research and medical terms into easy-to-understand dialogue. The position will interview internal stakeholders to identify fundraising priorities, write supporting proposals/case statements and, if needed, compile them in different formats for inclusion in various fundraising collateral (e.g., web content and brochures). Must be able to ask leading questions that foster ideas and the gathering of pertinent information questions to develop high quality proposals.

30% Stewardship communications – Writing and producing content (i.e., newsletter/e-newsletter articles, emails, video shorts, etc.) that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy on the university’s mission and lives of the people served by that mission.

25% Donor engagement communications – Working with other managers on the Donor Engagement team (Special Events, Alumni Engagement, Donor Relations, Digital Communications and Annual Giving) to produce and/or edit emails, short speeches, magazine features, event programs and other materials used to cultivate and engage priority stakeholders. 

10% Other duties as assigned

Education and Training (preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, journalism or related field. A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in journalism, fundraising, philanthropy, or related fields, preferably in academic medicine and/or public health.

• Proven work experience as a content writer, copywriter or similar role, with proposal writing preferred.

• Experience with Adobe or Canva product preferred

• Results-oriented and flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven track record of owning outcomes and optimizing for engagement and conversion metrics.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work optimally across internal and external organizations.

• Possess outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.

• Keen eye for details and an obsession for accuracy

• Ability to gather and organize information.

• Previous experience in proposal writing would be a plus.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Outstanding analytical, writing and editing skills.

• Use of ASANA, HotSpot or similar tools

 

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and two years relevant program experience.

 

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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