UCLA · 1 day ago
Senior Campaign and Proposal Writer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUCLA is part of a renowned development team, and they are seeking a Senior Campaign and Proposal Writer to ensure that UCLA’s impactful ideas and stories are communicated effectively. This role involves crafting compelling narratives that support transformational giving and deepen donor engagement with UCLA’s mission.
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Responsibilities
Ensure UCLA’s boldest ideas and most meaningful stories are communicated with clarity, purpose, and heart
Support transformational giving and deepen donor belief in UCLA’s mission
Draft multi-million-dollar proposals and shape announcements of landmark gifts
Craft compelling, donor-centric content and turn institutional vision into personalized, powerful communication
Lead and grow other Development writing staff to multiply internal capacity and ensure a consistent, campaign-ready voice across units
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in fundraising communications or related donor-focused storytelling
Proven partnership with frontline fundraisers and/or direct experience in a development/donor strategy role demonstrating a clear understanding of how messaging supports cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Experience supervising or mentoring writers/editors, with a track record of developing talent and a commitment to equitable feedback practices
Demonstrated experience and excellence producing principal and major gift proposals/cases and flagship donor features under deadline
Prior experience and skill as an interviewer across faculty/academic leaders, clinicians, donors, and institutional partners; able to synthesize complex inputs quickly to inform persuasive, accurate, and tailored content
Advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style and punctuation with advanced skills to write, clear, lively, engaging, compelling and effective copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and the broader public
Strong editorial instincts with advanced knowledge of appropriate editorial style and publication guidelines; able to set standards and provide edits/coaching to peers
Cross-channel writing range with firm grasp of accessibility and inclusive language
Ability to write in a voice that is clear, warm, and confident – while adapting tone to reflect institutional, campaign, or senior leadership perspectives
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills and an adaptive, solutions-oriented mindset; thrives in a fast-paced environment and adjusts quickly to shifting priorities
Advanced project management, organizational and proactive problem-solving skills; ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy, work quickly and accurately; provide proficient follow up and make effectively timely decisions under minimal supervision
Strong collaborative instincts and advanced communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with colleagues and partners and operate with discretion around sensitive donor and institutional information
Dedicated, passionate, resilient and results-oriented with demonstrated skill in succeeding at challenging assignments and producing work that is on target, highly polished and of a high standard
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
Preferred
Committed to continuous learning and professional development as both a writer and strategic communicator
Familiarity with gift announcement workflows and newsroom coordination
Comfort translating scientific/clinical/technical content for donor or similar constituent audiences
Comfort leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency while protecting confidentiality and quality
Benefits
Pension and other retirement savings plans
Benefits that start on day one
Company
UCLA
UCLA offers a combination that’s rare, especially among public research universities.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
UCLA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (266)
2024 (223)
2023 (226)
2022 (182)
2021 (164)
2020 (172)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
James Puffer
Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
Clinical Trials Director
Recent News
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