Development Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Development Writing: Draft cases materials for college-wide initiatives in close partnership with leadership; create bespoke proposals for principal and major gift prospects; and develop initiative menus, one‑pagers, and program content to market gift opportunities to specific donor segments.
• Campaign Content & Digital Strategy: Lead content creation for development and campaign websites; produce data‑driven impact stories; manage campaign editorial calendars across print, email, and web; and manage relationships with external freelancers and vendors.
• Collateral Curation & Brand Alignment: Partner with Communications and Alumni Engagement to co‑develop content and ensure all materials align with visual identity and core institutional messaging; curate a toolbox of templates and talking points for frontline gift officers; and oversee print collateral production from concept through distribution.
• Leadership Support & Internal Communications: Assist the AVP in preparing executive communications, briefings, board reports, and internal updates for leadership; develop volunteer toolkits for campaign committees and other volunteers; help create and distribute situational communications for anticipated and unanticipated events; and collaborate with campus staff to gather stories and data.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in writing, marketing, communications, and/or communication project management, or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple diverse assignments simultaneously and meet complex goals.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented; able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, multi‑task environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with key campus partners, respond diplomatically to diverse constituencies, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in assessing and translating data to address complex challenges.

• Communications and marketing experience within higher education or non‑profit fundraising environment.
• Experience working with freelancers, vendors, and other contractors.
• Direct experience working within Slate CRM or similar advancement databases.

Hybrid on‑site/remote work arrangements may be available for up to 2 days of remote work per week for employees based in MA, NY, CT, or VT, following a fully in‑person onboarding period. This position requires a majority physical presence on campus with a minimum of 3 days per week of on‑campus, in‑person work.

$74,000 - $84,000, commensurate with experience.

Application review will begin on July 7, 2026. A cover letter is required, addressing interest in this position and the strengths you would bring. Include writing and project management experience and information regarding the preferred qualifications.

Employment at Williams is contingent on background verification and complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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