Senior Philanthropy Communications Officer

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a seasoned writer to advance fundraising priorities through donor-centered narratives that communicate impact and inspire philanthropy. The role develops content across publications, stewardship reports, newsletters, and campaigns, in collaboration with frontline fundraisers.

The candidate will craft compelling stories about patient impact and research, maintain consistent messaging, and support leadership giving and annual fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional writing experience for fundraising.
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Write publications, campaign case statements, stewardship impact reports, newsletters, and fundraising communications.
• Develop donor-centered stories that highlight patient impact, clinical excellence, research, and philanthropy.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to develop proposals, presentations, and customized donor materials as appropriate.
• Create messaging supporting annual fundraising, leadership giving, stewardship, and campaign initiatives.
• Draft event remarks for leadership and in partnership with frontline fundraising strategy, as appropriate.
• Conduct interviews with clinicians, researchers, patients, donors, and leadership to develop compelling content.
• Maintain editorial consistency across philanthropy communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising writing

Storytelling

Editing

Interviewing

Job description

SUMMARY:

Develops compelling content that advances Brown Health's fundraising, stewardship, and campaign priorities. Creates donor-centered narratives that communicate impact, inspire philanthropy, and support enterprise fundraising efforts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health is actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Brown University Health Competencies which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Brown University Health Competencies include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:

• Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
• Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes

By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

Performance Expectations

• Produce high-quality written content that meets established deadlines and editorial standards.
• Support fundraising priorities through strategic storytelling and donor communications.
• Maintain consistent messaging across philanthropy communications.

Core Responsibilities

• Write publications, campaign case statements, stewardship impact reports, newsletters, and fundraising communications.
• Develop donor-centered stories that highlight patient impact, clinical excellence, research, and philanthropy.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to develop proposals, presentations, and customized donor materials as appropriate.
• Create messaging supporting annual fundraising, leadership giving, stewardship, and campaign initiatives.
• Draft event remarks for leadership and in partnership with frontline fundraising strategy, as appropriate.
• Conduct interviews with clinicians, researchers, patients, donors, and leadership to develop compelling content.
• Maintain editorial consistency across philanthropy communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of professional writing experience for fundraising.
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

BHCS 15 LaSalle Square - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8am-5pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes