Development Writer

Nashville Public Radio; Lebanon (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a gifted development writer to join University Advancement as a Donor Relations Officer. You will support the Senior Vice President for Transformational Strategy and Philanthropy by crafting proposals, briefings, and stewardship materials to cultivate major gifts.

On-site in Hanover, NH four days a week with one flexible remote day, this role emphasizes strategic communications, research, and collaboration with campus leaders to move prospects toward transformative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of fundraising, marketing, or communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-level correspondence and proposals for the SVP, President, deans, and other campus leaders to advance donor relationships.
• Write and manage prospect outreach, including visit communications, solicitation and stewardship materials.
• Research prospects and develop tailored gift proposals across unrestricted, restricted, and planned giving.
• Prepare briefings and remarks for leadership ahead of donor meetings and events.
• Manage gift documentation to ensure accurate, timely recording and closure.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Strategic comms

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years fundraising experience

Job description

Dartmouth Advancement is seeking a talented development writer to join our University Advancement team as a Donor Relations Officer. In this role, you will provide strategic support to our Senior Vice President for Transformational Strategy and Philanthropy in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects. You will research gift opportunities, craft compelling proposals and stewardship materials, draft prospect briefings, and implement and support communication and engagement strategies to help move our most significant prospects toward transformative gifts. It's a chance to put your strategic communications skills at the center of Dartmouth's fundraising success.

What You'll Do

• Craft high-level correspondence and proposals for the SVP, President, deans, and other campus leaders and key stakeholders to advance donor relationships.
• Write and manage prospect outreach, including visit communications, solicitation and stewardship materials.
• Research prospects and develop tailored gift proposals across unrestricted, restricted, and planned giving.
• Prepare briefings and remarks that set leadership up for successful donor meetings and events.
• Manage gift documentation to ensure accurate, timely recording and closure.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Comfort managing a high volume of competing priorities in a complex organization
• A creative, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong collaborative approach

Given the collaborative nature of this work, this role is on site in Hanover, NH four days a week, with one flexible remote day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.