Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Philaculture; Pennsylvania; Híbrido; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Philaculture seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to manage donor acknowledgements and bespoke communications for principal gifts, in partnership with IA leadership. This role supports stewardship writing across the university’s advancement operations, ensuring clarity and impact.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-person work 1-2 days per week and flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of writing experience are expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Excellent writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Effective research skills and the capability to synthesize large quantities of information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong project management skills with the competence to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Write and manage acknowledgements for gifts on a weekly basis.
• Write, review, and oversee the signing and mailing of ad hoc Presidential letters.
• Write and send tribute letters for gifts in honor and in memorial, biweekly.
• Serve as lead writer for IA’s Senior Vice President event remarks and oversee those for the President and other University leadership in fundraising contexts.
• Help ensure materials adhere to high standards of quality, style, and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Writing

Editing

Discretion

Research

Project mgmt

Excel

Deadline-driven

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field

Ferramentas

Advance

ThankView

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Assistant Director, Donor Relations is an important member of the stewardship team within the Office of Institutional Advancement (IA). This position is responsible for managing donor acknowledgements for all gifts to the University, including those on behalf of Schools and Colleges, the Senior Vice President of IA and the University President. Additionally, this role supports a portfolio of tailored stewardship writing needs across IA, including tribute letters, event remarks, ad hoc Presidential letters, and other special projects. The Assistant Director, Donor Relations partners closely with donor relations and development communications teammates, engagement peers, annual giving, frontline fundraisers, the Office of the President, and other key stakeholders to ensure cohesive, high-quality, and timely donor communications.

This is a hybrid position, working in-person 1-2 days a week as needed.

Essential Functions

• Write and/or manage acknowledgements for gifts of all sizes on a weekly basis. Duties include pulling and organizing data, updating language on automated acknowledgement emails, adjusting templated letters for Major Gifts donors, and writing bespoke language for Principal-level gifts.
• Write, review, and oversee the signing and mailing of ad hoc Presidential letters to alumni, donors, and friends.
• Write and send tribute letters for gifts in honor and in memorial, on a biweekly basis.
• Serve as lead writer for IA’s Senior Vice President event remarks and oversee those for the President and other University leadership in connection with fundraising/donor-focused events.
• Help ensure that written materials adhere to the highest standards of quality, style, and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field,orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Excellent writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Effective research skills and the capability to synthesize large quantities of information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong project management skills with the competence to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in a development or donor relations role.
• Familiarity with donor databases and communications platforms (e.g., Advance, ThankView).
• Expertise in writing on behalf of senior leadership of an organization.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues and methods in higher education institutional advancement and fundraising.

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $60,240 - $90,350per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition will vary based on thesuccessful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework.For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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