Impact-Driven Donor Communications Writer

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans (CalPERS)

Tuition fee waiver

Flexible benefits

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks a Donor Communications Writer to develop impactful messages that highlight philanthropy and strengthen donor stewardship.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving & Stewardship, you will plan, research, write, edit, and proofread editorial content across print, digital, and social media to support fundraising and engagement with alumni, donors, and friends of the university.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience required.
• Five years of professional writing and editing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Donor Engagement & Communications - Research, write, edit, and proofread compelling written materials—including stewardship pieces; scholarship and endowment impact reports; donor briefings and proposals; acknowledgment letters; donor and student stories or testimonials; event materials and scripts; website and newsletter content; and planned giving marketing communications—that express gratitude, demonstrate impact, and inspire continued or future giving.
• Cultivate partnerships with colleagues across the division, campus departments, faculty, and donors to proactively identify meaningful stories, testimonials, and engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate with design, photography, videography, and media relations teams to produce cohesive, high-quality communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
• Digital & Social Media Support - Collaborate with the division colleagues to develop and share content across digital and social media platforms that amplifies stewardship and planned giving messages. Monitor engagement metrics and recommend strategies to strengthen donor connections and increase visibility across channels.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

California State University, Long Beach seeks a Donor Communications Writer to develop impactful messages that highlight philanthropy and strengthen donor stewardship.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving & Stewardship, you will plan, research, write, edit, and proofread editorial content across print, digital, and social media to support fundraising and engagement with alumni, donors, and friends of the university.