Development Writer- Foundation - Edison, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health
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Edison, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.


At
Hackensack Meridian _Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.


Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.


Strategic storyteller with exceptional written and oral communication and problem solving skills, a solid understanding of philanthropy, organizational awareness, and experience managing time-sensitive, complex projects from ideation to completion.

The development writer will be responsible for collaborating with foundation colleagues, network administrators, and clinicians to research, write, and produce proposals and other materials to support our fundraising efforts.

The incumbent must be able to prioritize and advance projects quickly while producing high quality work.


Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a
_Development Writer_ at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Write and produce clear, compelling, and persuasive proposals for philanthropic support, with a priority on proposals for principal gifts (i.e. gifts of $1 million or more).
  • Write and produce campaign materials that articulate funding priorities, including concept papers and brochures
  • Write talking points and scripts for donor meetings and events
  • Write and produce slide presentations, reports, and other communications materials as assigned
  • Develop collaborative relationships with team members to gather information and data for proposals and other projects.
  • Incorporate editorial changes, comments and critiques from multiple reviewers using exceptional writing and editing skills; exercise sound judgment with regard to strategy, appropriate points of emphasis and persuasive impact
  • Manage timelines and deadlines effectively.
  • Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Ensure all projects are delivered by deadline, within scope and budget.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as English, Communications, or Nonprofit Management).
  • Experience in philanthropy with knowledge of trends and best practices.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in writing and proposal development, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
  • Experience producing materials for VIP constituents.
  • Highly skilled in writing and editing, research, and problem solving.
  • Collegial team player able to interact effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple assignments in a fastpaced environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Five (5) years of experience in fundraising.
  • Highly functional with Google Office.
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