Impact Storytelling & Stewardship Leader, Donor Relations

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

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks an Assistant Director to shepherd stewardship reporting and donor communications. You will translate complex university initiatives into compelling stories, blending narrative craft with data to deepen donor engagement.

You’ll collaborate with campus partners and frontline fundraisers to create reports that demonstrate impact and sustain philanthropy. The role emphasizes relationship building, content strategy, and collaboration across Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in journalism, communications, higher education, or related field.
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to distill complex information for a non-technical audience.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Stewardship Reporting (55%): Write impact reports, blend storytelling with data, and customize content for donors.
• Stewardship Communications (15%): Draft donor-focused communications for societies and campaigns.
• Relationship Building (15%): Partner with gift officers and campus stakeholders to ensure accuracy and impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%): Support donor engagement projects and maintain content calendars.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Research

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks an Assistant Director to shepherd stewardship reporting and donor communications. You will translate complex university initiatives into compelling stories, blending narrative craft with data to deepen donor engagement.

You’ll collaborate with campus partners and frontline fundraisers to create reports that demonstrate impact and sustain philanthropy. The role emphasizes relationship building, content strategy, and collaboration across Development