Donor Relations Writer/Editor (Biomedical)

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university match

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Harvard Medical School’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Development seeks a Donor Relations Writer/Editor to convert complex biomedical content into clear, engaging donor narratives. You will manage about 50 stewardship reports annually, edit dozens more, and collaborate across faculties, fundraisers, and communications teams to strengthen donor engagement.

The role emphasizes rigorous editorial standards, digital stewardship, and strategic storytelling in support of research and patient care

Formación

• Minimum five years of related professional experience in development communications or science writing.
• Translate complex scientific or medical information into clear narratives for non-experts.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience producing donor-facing content (reports, stories, acknowledgments).
• Familiarity with digital stewardship platforms and content management systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff.
• Discretion and sound judgment handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of biomedical research or academic medical environment is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Conceptualize and produce donor impact reports for individual donors and groups.
• Translate complex science into accessible narratives with scientific accuracy.
• Conduct background research, gather content, interview faculty and staff as needed.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 narrative stewardship reports yearly.
• Collaborate with gift officers to develop donor stewardship plans for fund reporting.
• Use digital stewardship platforms to deliver and track communications.
• Provide editorial support for roughly 50 reports annually, ensuring style and accuracy.
• Support project management for donor reporting and events as needed.

Conocimientos

Strong writing

Editing & proofreading

Project management

Collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Content Management Systems

Email marketing tools

Descripción del empleo

Harvard Medical School’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Development seeks a Donor Relations Writer/Editor to convert complex biomedical content into clear, engaging donor narratives. You will manage about 50 stewardship reports annually, edit dozens more, and collaborate across faculties, fundraisers, and communications teams to strengthen donor engagement.

The role emphasizes rigorous editorial standards, digital stewardship, and strategic storytelling in support of research and patient care