Associate Director - Communications Writer
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The Associate Director - Communications Writer serves as a proposal/case writer for the MUSC Foundation. This role is part of the Donor Experience team and reports to the Director of Communications. Responsibilities include gathering information 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
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director - Communications Writer serves as a proposal/case writer for the MUSC Foundation. This role is part of the Donor Experience team and reports to the Director of Communications. Responsibilities include gathering information 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% Case development Researching gathering information/data and interviewing key stakeholders for the purpose of identifying philanthropic priorities across the Medical University of South Carolina. The position will develop overviews of each unit interview internal stakeholders to identify fundraising priorities write supporting cases for each and compile in different formats for inclusion in various fundraising collateral (e.g. web content brochures and case statements). Must be able to ask leading questions that foster ideas and the gathering of pertinent information questions to develop high quality proposals.
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.
25%Impact reporting Writing content (i.e. newsletter/e-newsletter articles emails etc.) that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy on the universitys mission and lives of the people served by that mission.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Education and Training
- Bachelors 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
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 yearsIf 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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