Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a full time Philanthropy Writer/Content Editing Strategist. This remote role requires the incumbent to work & reside in OR, WA or AK by date of hire.

The Philanthropy Writer reports to the Foundation Advancement Services team and is responsible for supporting the fundraising efforts for multiple foundations by researching, drafting, editing and preparing a variety of tailored written communication pieces for high level donors and donor prospects. C ontributes and collaborates 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.

What you will enjoy:

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

• Assists 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.

• Ensures 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.

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

• Collaborates 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.

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

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

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Associate Degree Required.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.83 – $46.23. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, 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 (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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.

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