Philanthropy Writer - MUSC Foundation

Responsibilities

• Researching, gathering information/data, and interviewing key stakeholders for the purpose of identifying philanthropic priorities across the Medical University of South Carolina.
• Writing both templated and customized proposals for philanthropic support, translating complex research and medical terms into easy-to-understand dialogue.
• Writing content (i.e., newsletter/e-newsletter articles, emails, etc.) that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy on the university’s mission and lives of the people served by that mission.
• Writing letters and reports to promote and maintain positive relationships with key donors and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, journalism, or related field.
• A minimum of 4+ years’ experience in journalism, fundraising, philanthropy or related fields, preferably in academic medicine and/or public health.
• Proven work experience writing philanthropic proposals, newsletter/magazine articles, e-newsletters, personal correspondences and similar communication vehicles.
• Experience with Canva/Adobe and PowerPoint preferred.
• Results-oriented and flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Keen eye for details and an obsession for accuracy.
• Ability to gather and organize information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Outstanding analytical, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to navigate ASANA or similar project-management tools.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to articulate and present medical and research content that is relevant, engaging and compelling to external audiences.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of owning outcomes and optimizing for engagement and conversion metrics.
• Ability to work optimally across internal and external organizations.
• Proven work experience writing philanthropic proposals, newsletter/magazine articles, e-newsletters, personal correspondences and similar communication vehicles.

Benefits

Continuous requirements are to work indoors; possess good finger dexterity; maintain tactile sensory functions; maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes; maintain good peripheral vision capabilities; and maintain hearing acuity with correction.

Frequent requirements are to perform job functions while standing/upright, sitting, and walking/mobile; fully use both hands and arms; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; reach in all directions; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; match or discriminate between colors; determine distance and relationship between objects including depth perception; and hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.

Infrequent requirements are to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes; work in confined/cramped spaces and dusty areas; kneel and squat to perform job functions; perform pinching operations; lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted; lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to a height of 36 inches unassisted; and push or pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted.

Pay

MUSC Foundation CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-29

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40