Advancement Writer

About the role

The Advancement Writer is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director, Editorial Communications. This role is part of the Strategic Communications editorial team, responsible for creating, editing, and producing a variety of philanthropy-related projects supporting major and principal fundraising at the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. The Advancement Writer will expand capacity for strategic, executive, and donor-centered storytelling, helping translate high-stakes priorities into clear, compelling, and credible communications.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications projects collaboratively with partners across the organization, including development team members, UC and UC Health faculty and staff.
• Create and edit advancement materials such as donor proposals, impact reports, cases for support, fundraising one-pagers, speeches, and remarks for donor events.
• Conduct interviews of faculty, students, staff, and leadership for videos and photo shoots for visual storytelling.
• Research and write stories showcasing the impact of philanthropy at UC and UC Health across multiple channels, including assisting with social media content.
• Ensure that content adheres to best writing practices, branding, and style standards.
• Provide copyediting for team members, depending on editing background.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, electronic media, communications, journalism, or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2-3 years of experience. Equivalent combinations of education and related experience will be considered.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills with strong proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Knowledge and application of AP style guidelines.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn UCF systems, including Blackbaud Internet Solutions (BBIS) and CRM, along with other software tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits.
• Tuition remission.
• Retirement with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, including calendar year-end closing.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for the Advancement Writer role is $70,000 to $85,000 annually. Final offer amount considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as market and business considerations.

Physical Demands

This position is considered to have sedentary work, exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The role requires standing, walking, finger use, hearing, and repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Pre-Hire Requirements

All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.