Senior Writer - Proposals & Philanthropy Impact

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s External Affairs department is seeking a Senior Writer to develop persuasive donor-centered fundraising materials, proposals, cases for support, and impact reports for major gifts.

You will translate complex academic priorities into clear narratives, collaborate with development officers, and guide content from intake to final delivery while ensuring brand and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism or related field, or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of relevant professional writing/strategic communications experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced research, writing and customer service skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate superior organizational, collaborative, editorial and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, researches, writes and edits customized proposals and supporting materials for major and principal gift solicitations.
• Develops and maintains cases for support, proposal templates, one-page summaries and other foundational fundraising content.
• Translates complex academic, scientific and programmatic information into donor-facing narratives.
• Creates impact and stewardship communications, donor updates and stories of philanthropy.
• Interviews with senior leaders and development staff to gather content.

Skills

Advanced research

Excellent writing

Editorial skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Storytelling

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism or related field

Master’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, liberal arts, or related field

Job description

The Ohio State University’s External Affairs department is seeking a Senior Writer to develop persuasive donor-centered fundraising materials, proposals, cases for support, and impact reports for major gifts.

You will translate complex academic priorities into clear narratives, collaborate with development officers, and guide content from intake to final delivery while ensuring brand and accessibility standards.