Donor Stewardship & Impact Communications Lead

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WPI in Worcester, MA seeks an Assistant Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations Communications to craft impact reports and donor-focused stories. Reporting to Senior Director, you translate complex university initiatives into compelling narratives that deepen donor engagement.

You blend storytelling with data, collaborate with faculty and fundraising teams, and help position WPI for continued philanthropic support in campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to translate technical topics for broad audiences.
• Experience with donor communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce stewardship reports blending narrative and data.
• Draft donor communications for giving societies.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to gather stories.
• Maintain editorial calendars and planning.
• Collaborate with gift officers and development teams.

Skills

Storytelling

Research

Editing

Interviews

Communication

Project Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM systems

Job description

WPI in Worcester, MA seeks an Assistant Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations Communications to craft impact reports and donor-focused stories. Reporting to Senior Director, you translate complex university initiatives into compelling narratives that deepen donor engagement.

You blend storytelling with data, collaborate with faculty and fundraising teams, and help position WPI for continued philanthropic support in campaigns.