Philanthropy Writer - Remote

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a full time Philanthropy Writer. This position will contribute and collaborate on a range of creative projects, specifically using writing skills in the development, marketing, and management of philanthropy messaging to both internal and external stakeholders. Position is responsible for supporting the fundraising efforts of multiple foundations, by researching, drafting, editing, and preparing various written communication pieces for high level donors and donor prospect

This role is remote however, the incumbent must reside in OR, WA, AK or TX and be willing to regularly travel within PeaceHealth service area.

What you will enjoy:

• Working closely with internal partners to create individualized funding proposals, stewardship reports, case statements, brochures, newsletters, and other written communication.

• Assisting Donor Communications Specialist in developing and producing print and online content that conveys the importance of community healthcare while clearly and persuasively presenting the need for philanthropy.

• Ensuring all communication content serves to achieve immediate and long-term organizational goals, identifying and executing improvements for processes and content. Ensures all communication content serves to achieve immediate and long-term organizational goals, identifying and executing improvements for processes and content.

• Conducting research as needed to obtain background information on funding priorities, hospital programs, donor biographical background, past donor communications, etc. for the purpose of drafting individualized proposals, reports, and other communications pieces.

• Proactively executing interviews with donors, caregivers, grateful patients, and others for the creation of case statements, appeals, and other stories for donor engagement.

• Collaborating in the drafting, editing, and formatting collateral produced by development officers and other colleagues. Makes changes and edits to existing pieces, incorporating changes from multiple parties simultaneously.

• Ensuring adherence to organizational policies and brand standards. Aligns philanthropy content with PeaceHealth’s marketing and communication strategies, and which support various brand initiatives.

• Monitoring communication and giving trends in philanthropy and make recommendations for new tools and techniques to teach target philanthropic audiences and drive engagement.

What you will bring:

• Associates (or advanced) degree.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing and/or communications with at least two years writing and editing in a professional setting.

• Prior experience with a wide range of marketing and communication functions, including content writing and copywriting preferred.

• Fundraising or non-profit experience preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to regularly travel within PeaceHealth service area (approx. once per month). (Required)

• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups, including caregivers, physicians, donors, boards, volunteers and administrators.

• Strong written communication skills to prepare, proofread, and edit a variety of correspondence and reports for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax with excellent attention to detail.

• Exceptional skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private gift fundraising.

• Strong organizational and time management skills and meticulous attention to detail; the ability to set, negotiate, and meet priorities and produce high-quality work under multiple deadline pressure and within a busy environment.

• Team player who has a commitment to, upholding and demonstrating the values of PeaceHealth (Stewardship, Communication, Respect, Collaboration).

• Ability to work in a matrixed complex business environment while maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders and collaborators across the organization. (Required)

• Strong and demonstrated ability to write and edit compelling, clear, and accurate content for diverse audiences and for general publication. Ability to easily change writing styles to fit audience, voice, and purpose.

• Basic understanding of communications and design principles and landscape.

• Experience with effective communications and design strategies for print, web, and social media application.

• Experience researching content and generating ideas through interviews, online searches, and other information-gathering mechanisms.

• Firm grasp on all marketing platforms and best practices, including social, digital, email, web development, and content management systems, with preferred experience in fundraising.

• Experience with CRM platforms and email marketing. Knowledge of Adobe Creative suite preferred.

PeaceHealth is seeking a Philanthropy Writer for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $29.48 – $44.22. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.