Philanthropy Writer

Jan 22

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, WA

Anticipated Start Date: 2/1/25

Description

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

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.

Requirements

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.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

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.

How to Apply for this Job

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About the Organization

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer.

An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here. At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases.

We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

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