Biomedical Donor Relations Writer & Editor

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university or机构

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard Medical School’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Development seeks a Donor Relations Writer/Editor to advance stewardship through compelling narratives. You will translate complex biomedical concepts into accessible donor communications and manage a portfolio of ~50 reports annually.

You will provide editorial support on an additional ~50 reports and collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy, tone, and donor intent while contributing to digital stewardship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related professional experience in development communications, donor relations, science/medical writing, journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Advances donor stewardship through high-quality written communications and collaboration.
• Translate complex scientific/medical concepts into clear narratives demonstrating gift impact.
• Produce ~50 narrative stewardship reports annually and edit ~50 more.
• Support digital stewardship platforms and maintain brand/alignment across materials.
• Contribute to project management for donor reporting and events.

Skills

Donor relations

Science writing

Editing

Journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard Medical School’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Development seeks a Donor Relations Writer/Editor to advance stewardship through compelling narratives. You will translate complex biomedical concepts into accessible donor communications and manage a portfolio of ~50 reports annually.

You will provide editorial support on an additional ~50 reports and collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy, tone, and donor intent while contributing to digital stewardship initiatives.