Advancement Communications Strategist

Life-University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life University in Marietta, GA seeks an Advancement Communications Manager to lead the Office of Advancement’s communications strategy. You’ll craft donor-centric content across print, web, and email, coordinate with Development, Alumni & Friends, LIFEforce and University Marketing, and ensure messaging aligns with fundraising priorities.

This role requires exceptional written and verbal communication, editorial discipline, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines using tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to communications, marketing or English from an accredited institution.
• 2–3 years of experience in nonprofit, education, fundraising or communications.
• Experience developing multichannel communications strategies and editorial calendars.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and stakeholders to align messaging with institutional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive Advancement communications strategy aligned with fundraising and alumni engagement.
• Creates annual communications plans and editorial calendars supporting campaigns and events.
• Serves as the primary communications strategist for the Office of Advancement and liaison with Marketing.
• Identifies and executes donor, alumni and stakeholder communications to strengthen engagement and philanthropic support.
• Oversees segmentation and execution of emails, newsletters and other communications using Raiser's Edge NXT and NetCommunity.
• Ensures brand standards and consistency across all Advancement content and channels.
• Partners with Alumni & Friends and University Marketing to build donor-centric communications and impact reports.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Content strategy

Editorial planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English or related field

Bachelor’s degree in business, higher education or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

NetCommunity

Monday.com

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Life University in Marietta, GA seeks an Advancement Communications Manager to lead the Office of Advancement’s communications strategy. You’ll craft donor-centric content across print, web, and email, coordinate with Development, Alumni & Friends, LIFEforce and University Marketing, and ensure messaging aligns with fundraising priorities.

This role requires exceptional written and verbal communication, editorial discipline, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines using tools