Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Acts as lead on specific development communications initiatives. 
• Writes clear, accurate and persuasive copy that helps prospective donors understand how their gifts can/have made a lasting impact.
• Gathers written and visual content on healthcare programs, medical research and Cleveland Clinic initiatives for current and prospective donors.
• Synthesizes content into compelling, donor-centric materials that align with the tone and brand of Cleveland Clinic
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Prepare articles, proposals, stewardship and grant reports on research and patient programs, briefs of philanthropic giving opportunities and other fundraising-related materials.
• Writes letters, scripts and reports for target audiences including donors, prospects, physicians and patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Crafting persuasive and compelling pieces of development communications, including print and digital storytelling pieces
• Grant writing
• Grant management and reporting
• Requires working nimbly on tight deadlines
• Prioritizes well competing project demand and deadlines
• Managing production and vendor relationships

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Maintains relationships and collaborates with all necessary partners and clients while maintaining a high level of customer service and satisfaction, and anticipating the needs of internal and external clients.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional writing experience required, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to excel in a highly interactive, dynamic team environment.
• Experience in creating communications strategies and implementing communications plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with individuals contacted during the course of work, (e.g., corporate executives, volunteers, staff physicians, etc.).
• Ability to excel in a highly interactive, dynamic team environment.
• Ability to distill down extensive amount of information and data into high-level, effective prose and ability to write creative and persuasive stories.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds.
• May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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