Smith College · 8 hours ago
Stewardship Writer
Northampton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expSmith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The Stewardship Writer will steward the college’s most generous donors by creating high-level stewardship communications and collaborating with various stakeholders to showcase the impact of philanthropy.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Work closely with management to maintain and execute an annual calendar of stewardship deliverables to strengthen long-term relationships with the college’s top donor and donor groups at various recognition levels and across certain key constituencies (i.e. the Board of Trustees, scholarship donors, The Smith Fund’s Sophia Smith Leadership Society)
Ensure that details of stewardship plans are compiled and communicated to all involved parties, as well as implemented
Plans involve a range of activity from regular or ad hoc reports to private visits both on- and off-campus to facilitating donor and student meetings
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Alumnae Relations & Development, academic departments and Marketing & Communications as well as with selected faculty, staff and students to develop compelling content and recognition opportunities, including impact reports, donor profiles, news stories, thank you letters and more
Creatively engage donors with events and activity across campus
Participate in stewardship task forces or other committees/work groups responsible for developing and implementing strategic and comprehensive stewardship plans aimed at increasing donor and potential donor contact with the college
Write, copyedit and proof a variety of communications pieces for the Alumnae and Donor Communications team
Research and write strategic, innovative and inspiring newsletter, website and social media content, such as student profiles, news items, case statements and more
Assist with the development of other printed and digital communications that support Smith’s alumnae engagement efforts
Projects include but are not limited to video scripts, presentations, speeches and event materials
Support special projects and general editorial needs by reviewing and editing written materials generated by staff to ensure quality and consistency
Adhere to and promote the college’s and the department’s communication plan and branding standards
Participate in team meetings, task forces and committees as required
Back up other staff needs as necessary
Perform related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
1 to 5 years experience
Focus on communications, preferably in development, alumni relations, marketing or public relations fields
Experience in or understanding of development work is required
High-level skills in writing (from journalism to marketing copy), editing and interviewing
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, work effectively under time constraints and prioritize a high-volume of work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Creativity, curiosity, sense of humor, high energy level and an enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals
Must have a strong customer service orientation and be extremely detail-oriented
Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively
Knowledge and experience with electronic communications and strategic use of social networks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and databases
Must be well-versed in AP Style
Preferred
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Smith College
Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
NASAAndrew W. Mellon FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-07Grant
2020-01-14Grant· $2.5M
2017-03-16Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Albert Kim
Associate Professor of Statistical & Data Sciences
Recent News
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