Advancement Writer

University-of-Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Competitive benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Advancement Writer position at the University of Cincinnati Foundation is an exempt, salaried role reporting to the Senior Director of Editorial Communications. It sits within the Strategic Communications team and focuses on producing philanthropy materials for UC and UC Health fundraising.

You will craft donor proposals, impact reports, and speeches; conduct interviews for storytelling; ensure branding and AP style; and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, electronic media, communications, journalism or a related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to AP style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; strong time management.
• Excellent oral and written communication and proofreading abilities.
• Team player with collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn UC Foundation systems including BBIS and CRM.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications projects with cross‑functional partners.
• Create and edit donor proposals, impact reports, cases for support, speeches, and remarks.
• Interview faculty, students, staff, and leadership for videos and photo shoots.
• Research and write stories on philanthropy’s impact across channels, including social media.
• Ensure content follows branding, style guidelines, and provide copyediting as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing & editing skills

Time management & organization

Strong oral & written communication

AP style guidelines

Team player

Customer service & interpersonal

BBIS & CRM systems

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, electronic media, communications, journalism or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

BBIS & CRM systems

Job description

Headquarters-UHall
University of Cincinnati Foundation
51 Goodman Dr
Suite 100
Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

Headquarters-UHall
University of Cincinnati Foundation
51 Goodman Dr
Suite 100
Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

At theUniversity of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.

Structure

The Advancement Writer is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director, Editorial Communications.

Focus

The Advancement Writer is a part of the Strategic Communications editorial team, responsible for creating, editing, and producing a variety of philanthropy-related projects supporting major and principal fundraising at the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. This position has a particular focus on supporting major and principal fundraising. The Advancement Writer will expand our capacity for strategic, executive, and donor-centered storytelling. This person brings strong writing craft, journalistic curiosity, project management discipline, and the ability to navigate complexity without getting lost in it. Within the UC Foundation, this role helps translate high-stakes priorities into clear, compelling, and credible communications.

Specific Duties

Execute communications projects working collaboratively with partners across the organization, including development team members, UC and UC Health faculty and staff.

Create and edit advancement materials such as donor proposals, impact reports, cases for support, fundraising one-pagers, speeches, and remarks for donor events.

Conduct interviews of faculty, students, staff, and leadership for videos and photo shoots for visual storytelling.

Research and write stories showcasing the impact of philanthropy at UC and UC Health across multiple channels, including assisting with social media content.

Ensure that content adheres to best writing practices, branding, and style standards. Depending on editing background, provide copyediting for team members.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, electronic media, communications, journalism or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2-3 years of experience. Equivalent combinations of education and related experience will be considered.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Strong time management and organizational skills.

Strong oral presentation and written communication skills with strong proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills. Knowledge and application of AP style guidelines.

Team player with a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently.

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to learn UCF systems, including Blackbaud Internet Solutions (BBIS) and CRM, along with other software tools.

Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop.

What We Offer

The anticipated starting salary range for the Advancement Writer role is $70,000 to $85,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing.

Physical Demands

This position is considered to have sedentary work. Exerting up to 10lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position requires:

• Standing
• Walking
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

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