What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Development Writer Job at Duke University in Durham position at Duke University?
School of Medicine
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center.
SUMMARY
Duke University School of Medicine seeks an experienced Development Writer to support Duke Health fundraising and stewardship efforts. The Development Writer will be part of the School’s Office of Strategic Communications (OSC) and will report to the Senior Director, Editorial and Development Communications. As a member of the Strategic Communications team, the Development Writer will be part of a skilled and creative group of writers, designers, and digital strategists who work collaboratively with gift officers and development leaders to advance Duke Health’s mission through philanthropy. The Development Writer will work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Development Communications to create a suite of materials that create a case for and show the impact of philanthropic support from basic research to translational medicine to clinical care. The Development Writer will be responsible for writing and editing persuasive copy for various print and digital materials to support fundraising and stewardship activities. The Development Writer must possess versatile writing and editing skills, knowledge of interview techniques, ability to translate technical information for lay audiences, aptitude for creating multiple types of content, and a talent for researching and writing compelling cases for support to be shared with donors and prospects. The ideal candidate will be flexible and deadline-driven, with the ability to write donor-facing materials and work with a designer to bring materials to life. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
WORK PERFORMED
- Write and edit content and solicitations to support philanthropic priorities including Duke Health’s campaign, Duke Science and Technology, reunion fundraising, endowment fundraising (including professorships, scholarships, fellowships, and research endowments), and donor stewardship.
With input from senior leaders, write proposals, impact reports, case statements, concept papers, donor sheets, solicitation and stewardship letters, and other content to support philanthropic goals.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work requires communications, marketing, strategic planning, analytical and organizational skills generally required through completion of Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English or a related field.
Experience
Requires four years of experience in journalism, public relations, systems marketing or related field with experience posting and publishing through print and electronic mediums, including content management.
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills necessary to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks.
Experience working in an academic environment is preferred.
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