Donor Communications Writer

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Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving & Stewardship, the Donor Communications Writer develops impactful messages that highlight the importance of philanthropy and strengthen donor stewardship across the university. This position is responsible for planning, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading editorial content across print, digital, and social media platforms to support fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic communications.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across University Relations & Development and campus partners, the writer crafts stories that inspire giving, convey appreciation, and deepen connections with alumni, donors, and friends of the university.

• Donor Engagement & Communications
  - Research, write, edit, and proofread compelling written materials—including stewardship pieces; scholarship and endowment impact reports; donor briefings and proposals; acknowledgment letters; donor and student stories or testimonials; event materials and scripts; website and newsletter content; and planned giving marketing communications—that express gratitude, demonstrate impact, and inspire continued or future giving.
• Cultivate partnerships with colleagues across the division, campus departments, faculty, and donors to proactively identify meaningful stories, testimonials, and engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate with design, photography, videography, and media relations teams to produce cohesive, high-quality communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
• Digital & Social Media Support
  - Collaborate with the division colleagues to develop and share content across digital and social media platforms that amplifies stewardship and planned giving messages. Monitor engagement metrics and recommend strategies to strengthen donor connections and increase visibility across channels.

Planned Giving & Stewardship

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Marketing Communications Professional II

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range for this position is $5,178 (Step
  1) - $5,948 (Step
  8) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range:
  The CSU…