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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is hiring: Philanthropy Writer in Seattle

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV / AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Fred Hutch’s Philanthropy program raises funds for cancer and related disease research, care, and education to help Fred Hutch become the world’s best cancer center. Since the April 2022 merger that led to the formation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine.

Following board approval of an ambitious, 10-year comprehensive campaign, our team of more than 130 will grow to 160 over the next two years. Philanthropy staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about preventing and eliminating cancer and infectious disease. Our FY25 goals include increasing our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and advancing the first phase of our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch’s 50th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.

The Philanthropy Writer is a member of the Experience & Engagement program and reports to the Executive Director, Donor Communications. The Experience & Engagement program is responsible for broad-based donor acquisition; donor communications; stewardship and recognition; and a robust pipeline of events.

The Philanthropy Writer works on a team of writers responsible for creating and refining content for use across the department’s communication channels, including for donor events, print and digital annual giving pieces, and stewardship communications.

Candidates must include a cover letter and a writing sample as part of their application.

Some travel and weekend and evening work may be required.

This position requires a minimum of two days per week at our South Lake Union campus.

Responsibilities

Primary / Essential Duties

  • Develop, write, edit, and advise on content for materials including but not limited to event communications and programming, direct response content, donor and patient stories, donor correspondence, and stewardship materials.
  • Ensure written materials are effectively organized and presented; develop compelling, accurate, and credible content that is consistent with Fred Hutch priorities. Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, recipients of donor funds, donors, patients and survivors, Philanthropy colleagues, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of content.
  • Collaborate with Philanthropy and Marketing & Communications colleagues to uphold brand, messaging, style guidelines, and visual identity standards in donor materials. Effectively communicate the organization’s mission, values, and scope in all donor content.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of Fred Hutch’s work, funding priorities, and fundraising opportunities.
  • Track and report on project status using shared project management tools.
  • Execute on an integrated content strategy.
  • Collaborate as part of a proactive team of writers responsible for foundational content across channels for the Philanthropy team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing.
  • Five (5) years in a reporting, writing, or editing role.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong editorial and persuasive writing skills and a lively and engaging writing style. Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and health information into communications suitable for a lay audience.
  • Experience writing for donor audiences, including materials for events and annual giving.
  • Highly developed organizational and information management skills; comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to a high level of detail and quality of work.
  • Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within a complex organization.
  • Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information.
  • Nonprofit fundraising experience or knowledge; experience working in a campaign environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with : a CRM, Raiser’s Edge / RENXT, or related fundraising software; Adobe InDesign; and project management tools such as Asana or Smartsheet.
  • Please include a cover letter and at least one writing sample with your application.

    A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

    The annual base salary range for this position is from $75,150 to $112,674, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical / vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

    Our Commitment to Diversity

    We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance / and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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