Development Writer Job Description

Development Writer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Development Writer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Attending university philanthropy-related events as appropriate;
  • Reviewing and editing development communications in support of campus partners;
  • Identifying, helping script, and coordinating with speakers deliver the message of philanthropic need and impact at events.

Requirements:

  • Translates complex medical information into understandable and engaging donor proposals;
  • Becomes proficient in Salesforce, InDesign and Ovrture;
  • Hones their skills as a persuasive writer and adopts the “CHOP voice.”
  • Provides support to the other members of the team and is flexible, understanding, steadfast and resilient;
  • Creates original content for each stage of fundraising — cultivation, solicitation and stewardship;
  • Understands how to work as a communications strategist by guiding others toward the right media choices for each assignment;
  • Maintains a development communications portfolio to cover areas such as pediatric cancers, cardiovascular medicine and neurology;
  • Demonstrates a consistent level of the highest quality of writing while accommodating the foundation’s fast-paced environment.