Director, Philanthropic Communications

$103,851 - $121,429/Yr

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Philanthropic Communications is a key role within the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine, responsible for creating and producing a variety of fundraising communication materials. This position aims to inspire donor support through effective writing and editing for both digital and print communications, including newsletters, annual reports, proposals, and grants. The Director will also lead special projects, develop communication plans, and collaborate with other teams to enhance philanthropic communication efforts.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality and accurate deliverables.
• Develops strategic, persuasive and tailored communications and communication plans for a variety of audiences and efforts.
• Researches, writes and edits fundraising communications materials like cases for support, gift proposals, grants and donor presentations.
• Assumes a writing beat portfolio of College divisions and departments, developing subject-matter expertise in assigned areas.
• Serves as a publication-ready editor and proofreader for donor communication materials, ensuring adherence to style and clarity.
• Schedules, manages and conducts interviews with internal and external constituents to effectively tell the College's story.
• Provides thought leadership for process improvement in writing and editing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Meticulous, organized and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Demonstrated success working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage own work and make recommendations to solve problems independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Skilled in nonprofit and development writing and editing, with knowledge of communication and marketing best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.