Description
Job Description Summary
The Philanthropy Writer serves chiefly as a proposal writer for the MUSC Foundation, with additional responsibilities outlined below. This role is part of the Foundation’s development team and reports to the senior principal-initiatives writer. Responsibilities include gathering information and using it to write and produce compelling proposals in support of fundraising initiatives; writing content that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy on MUSC and the people it serves; and writing senior-level donor correspondence. 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, resulting in securing donor support.
Responsibilities
35% Proposal writing – Researching, gathering information/data, and interviewing key stakeholders for the purpose of identifying philanthropic priorities across the Medical University of South Carolina. Writing both templated and customized proposals for philanthropic support. Must be able to translate complex research and medical terms into easy-to-understand dialogue. Should be able to restate and re-package proposal content in different formats/deliverables (formal proposals, web copy, PowerPoint, etc.).
30% Impact reporting – Writing content (i.e., newsletter/e-newsletter articles, emails, etc.) that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy on the university’s mission and the lives of the people served by that mission.
25% General correspondence – Writing letters and reports to promote and maintain positive relationships with key donors and other stakeholders.
10% Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, journalism, or a related field. A minimum of 4+ years’ experience in journalism, fundraising, philanthropy, or related fields, preferably in academic medicine and/or public health.
- Proven work experience writing philanthropic proposals, newsletter/magazine articles, e-newsletters, personal correspondence, and similar communication vehicles.
- Experience with Canva/Adobe and PowerPoint 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 detail and an obsession for accuracy
- Ability to gather and organize information.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Outstanding analytical, writing, and editing skills.Ability to navigate ASANA or similar project-management tools
