Development Communications Strategist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a development communications strategist to drive fundraising and donor engagement within the Lee Memorial Foundation. The role collaborates with Foundation and Lee Health teams to craft storytelling and multi-channel campaigns that showcase philanthropy’s impact on patient care.

The position requires a BA/BS in marketing, PR, or related field and at least four years in fundraising communications, with APR preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, PR, business or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of fundraising communications experience.
• APR certification preferred.
• Healthcare philanthropy knowledge helpful.
• Strong writing and storytelling for multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising communications strategies.
• Collaborate with Foundation and Lee Health teams.
• Create donor communications across channels.
• Translate clinical info into accessible lay language.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Empathy & discretion

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, PR, business or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Location: Med Plaza One - 9800 S Health Park Dr. Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Lee Memorial Foundation

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 5:00:00AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.57 - $35.84 / hour

Summary

The development communications strategist position is a cross-functional role that works closely with Foundation team members as well as team members across the Lee Health system and contracted partners to create and implement communication strategies that drive fundraising, donor engagement, and brand awareness. The role is responsible for managing communication strategies that inspire philanthropic giving and deepen donor loyalty at various phases of the donor lifecycle through creative storytelling, strategic multi-channel campaigns, and persuasive writing that conveys the direct impact of philanthropy on patient care.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration or a related field required.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising communications required with a proven ability to write and design compelling donor communications for various channels and stages of the donor life cycle. Healthcare philanthropy experience preferred. Must possess strong initiative and project management experience.

Certification: Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Preferred.

License:

Other:

Healthcare Knowledge: Familiarity with translating medical terminology into accessible, inspiring layperson language.

Fundraising Familiarity: Deep understanding of the donor lifecycle, stewardship principles, and fundraising compliance (including HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy).

Technical Skills: High computer competency and knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, public relations and social media marketing are required.

Visual Communications and Graphic Design: High degree of creativity, artistic ability, attention to detail and technical accuracy. Proficiency in current standard graphic design software is required (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).

Exceptional Verbal and Writing Skills: Strategic, creative and persuasive writing with the ability to communicate in the brand voice and appropriate tones for various channels and audiences.

Empathy & Discretion: High emotional intelligence required when interviewing patients and families going through and/ or healing from health challenges.

Project Management: High level of organization and detail oriented with proven ability to handle multiple deadlines, coordinate with marketing partners and vendors and manage internal approval processes.

US:FL:Fort Myers