Advancement Writer, Donor Relations

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as a communications specialist in the Office of Advancement and on the Donor Relations team. Produces compelling communications that support donor engagement and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy as part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $56,702 - $66,815 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in development or a related field required.
• Understanding of and commitment to the vital role of stewardship and donor relations as an institution-wide effort.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills – including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Able to write for print and digital formats on a variety of topics, alongside demonstrated research and editing skills.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and have prior familiarity with relational or CRM databases
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel via air and public transport
• An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge related to the strategic use of social networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes and produces compelling gift impact reports for individual donors and affinity groups; conducts research, gathers relevant content, collaborates with campus partners, and interviews faculty, staff, and students as necessary to execute assigned projects.
• Writes personalized gift acknowledgement letters for the president, vice president for college advancement, and other senior administrators as necessary.
• Collaborates closely with colleagues across Advancement to complete departmental writing needs, including appeals, talking points for administrators, video scripts, and digital content – while ensuring quality and consistency with established institutional messages.
• Partners with departmental colleagues (e.g. principal and leadership gift officers) to develop and execute individualized donor stewardship plans.
• Completes special projects as part of the Donor Relations team; assists with and attends in-person events as needed; performs other duties as assigned in support of Donor Relations and the Office of Advancement.

Benefits

• Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens.
• Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs.
• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees