Foundation Senior Specialist; Senior Development Writer

The Foundation Sr. Specialist, Sr. Development Writer, is responsible for crafting compelling, donor-centered content that advances the Foundation’s philanthropic goals. This role produces a wide range of communications deliverables, including funding proposals, service line collateral, stewardship reports, donor recognition materials, executive correspondence and publication articles. Working closely with Foundation leadership, physicians, researchers and subject matter experts, the Foundation Sr. Specialist translates complex healthcare information into clear, persuasive narratives that demonstrate impact, strengthen donor relationships and support fundraising objectives.

As an experienced communications professional, this role also serves as a peer editor and resource for colleagues, providing editorial review for content directed to diverse audiences and communication channels — ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with the Houston Methodist brand and voice across Foundation materials.

Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5 years’ experience in development, communications, media relations, marketing, business or related field, two years of which must be in project management, coordination or event planning; may consider HM employee with four years' experience who demonstrates progressive responsibilities
• Experience in healthcare fundraising/development preferred

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Knowledge of editing and/or familiarity with the AP style guidelines
• Flexibility and responsiveness in performing multiple projects simultaneously. Skills; ability to prioritize tasks and follow-through to meet expectations of multiple constituencies
• Strong leadership, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate issues, options, and performance results, both quantitative and qualitatively
• Ability to successfully manage relationships among all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Highly motivated and able to work well as team player is critical; willing to accept responsibility and be held accountable for projects
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with good attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive, fast paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong personal work ethic, self-motivated and results-oriented
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel

• Develop relationships with Foundation and hospital staff, and when applicable, prospective donors/donors and key volunteers to ensure goals are met, including leading regular planning and debriefings to determine feedback and next action items.
• Proactively maintains familiarity with the work of clinical staff, physicians, and administration to successfully identify appropriate contacts for data collection.
• Utilizes effective and fluid communications with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and synergy.
• Effectively communicates project initiatives, timelines and…