Fundraising Communications Writer & Editor

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a writer/editor in the Office of Development Communications to support a full calendar of multi-channel fundraising and engagement communications.

The role collaborates with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations and the Office of Annual Giving to craft print and digital solicitations, develop storytelling for web and social platforms, and author materials for a leadership giving team while supporting the Lion Line communications calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong storytelling and editorial skills with ability to write for print and digital channels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide written and editorial support for a full calendar year of print and digital solicitations promoting University-wide and unit-level fundraising opportunities.
• Collaborate on cross-channel annual giving and engagement-related campaign marketing, including web and social storytelling.
• Help to author marketing and solicitation materials in support of the leadership annual giving team.
• Provide written and editorial support for the Lion Line engagement center communications calendar.
• Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and students serving as solicitation signers and development spokespeople.
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through clear communications.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Written Content

Interviews

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

CMS

Job description

Penn State is seeking a writer/editor in the Office of Development Communications to support a full calendar of multi-channel fundraising and engagement communications.

The role collaborates with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations and the Office of Annual Giving to craft print and digital solicitations, develop storytelling for web and social platforms, and author materials for a leadership giving team while supporting the Lion Line communications calendar.