Principal Gifts Writer
Core
Producing compelling gift proposals for principal, planned, and corporate giving prospects of $1M+ and supporting senior fundraisers with content development.
Role type
Principal Gifts Writer
Builds
Major gift proposals, case for support documents, and fundraising collateral
Domain
Higher education fundraising
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
persuasive writing, proposal writing, independent research, project prioritization, style guide adherence
Preferred skills
major gift proposal experience, AP style knowledge, project management systems proficiency, Adobe Creative Cloud
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud
Responsibilities
Write and edit gift proposals for gifts of $1M and above; develop concepts and content based on fundraising priorities; conduct independent research and partner with subject-matter experts; meet with development leadership to prioritize fundraising projects; provide general writing and editing support for impact reports and marketing collateral
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC