MiddCORE at Middlebury College

Advancement Writer, Donor Relations

MiddCORE at Middlebury College

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Middlebury • Vermont • United States

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Salary

💰 $56,702 - $66,815 per year

About the role

  • Serves as a communications specialist in the Office of Advancement and on the Donor Relations team.
  • Produces compelling communications that support donor engagement and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy as part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
  • Conceptualizes and produces compelling gift impact reports for individual donors and affinity groups; conducts research, gathers content, collaborates with campus partners, and interviews faculty, staff, and students.
  • Writes personalized gift acknowledgement letters for senior administrators.
  • Collaborates with colleagues across Advancement to complete departmental writing needs, including appeals and digital content.
  • Partners with colleagues to develop and execute individualized donor stewardship plans.
  • Completes special projects as part of the Donor Relations team; assists with and attends in-person events as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Two to three years of experience in development or a related field required.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the vital role of stewardship and donor relations as an institution-wide effort.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
  • Able to write for print and digital formats on various topics, along with demonstrated research and editing skills.
  • Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and have prior familiarity with relational or CRM databases; prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge related to the strategic use of social networks is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license; ability to travel via air and public transport.
Benefits
  • Competitive health, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous retirement matching
  • Generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year
  • Robust educational assistance programs
  • MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events for employees and spouses or domestic partners.
  • Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course, and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
  • Access to the Partner Inclusion Program providing comprehensive support to spouses and partners of employees.
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Soft Skills
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