Advancement Communication and Stewardship Writer

The Advancement Communication and Stewardship Writer drafts communications within University Advancement that help convey the university’s gratitude for our philanthropic donors. The position also supports communications that engage alumni, parents, friends and prospective donors through events and other means. As part of the Advancement Communications team, helps to enhance Marquette’s relationship with various constituents, communicates the university’s vision of transforming the world through its students, and advance its fundraising momentum. This role will help thank, inspire and engage key Advancement audiences by acknowledging donor generosity, demonstrating the impact gifts have on the university and its students, and fostering positive relationships among the alumni, parents, friends, and organizations that engage with Marquette. This includes following industry best practices in creating donor-centered communication and collaborating with internal and external partners to meet communication objectives. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid work arrangement with time worked both on campus as well as remotely.

1. Facilitate the university’s presidential acknowledgements process, including maintaining the daily log of needed acknowledgements, drafting letters, coordinating review with prospect managers (fundraisers), Ad Comm team members, and the President’s Office as well as coordinating the signing and printing/mailing of final letters.
2. Edit and/or draft materials to support Advancement’s Engagement team, which may include edits to invitation copy, event programs, webinar/presentation copy, customizing digital content, and drafting talking points or remarks for a variety of donor, alumni, parent, student and friend events.
3. Partner on other initiatives as needed, including support for Alumni National Awards letters and remarks, maintaining the “highlights” document for University Advancement that conveys key stats on philanthropy and university-wide updates, and drafting other supporting donor reports, recognition plaques, and faculty or student profiles.
4. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, journalism, marketing, PR or other similar background.
• At least 5 years progressively responsible professional experience in a communications position utilizing excellent writing skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and project management. 
• The proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Judgment to adapt writing style to the communication objective and style for a particular audience and/or given situation. 
• Ability to edit and proof final documents, ensuring that written materials meet best editorial standards. 
• The ability to articulate Marquette’s mission to multiple audiences is essential. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment to collaborate and partner with Advancement team and university colleagues.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% company match, 5 weeks of time off to start, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the 2024 Total Rewards Guide.