Officer, Development Communications

Officer, Development Communications -(3297107)

Description

Looking for an opportunity to have an impact on the lives of patients and families? Join the Brigham and Women’s Development team! As we work together to support this world-class academic medical center and the hospital’s mission of a healthier world, we pride ourselves on being a passionate, mission-driven, community-minded organization supporting the philanthropic goals of the hospital.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development Communications, a successful candidate for the Officer, Development Communications will be knowledgeable about fundraising and have some project management and promotional writing experience.

The position will support fundraising communications and serve in a project management role in the Development Office of Brigham and Women's Hospital.

The Officer will work as part of a team supporting the creation of high-quality and inspirational fundraising communications materials across all media.

BWH Development Office offers , competitive salaries, and a hybrid flexible work schedule!

At the Brigham, we are building a diverse and inclusive community that encourages every employee to bring their authentic self to work.

The Brigham and the Brigham Development Office is focused on equity and ensuring equal access to employment and advancement opportunities.

We recognize the need for ongoing learning in this domain, and are committed to continuing this work, embracing the full spectrum of human diversity : race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin.

We believe honoring all forms of human presence and expression enriches the Brigham community and enables us to understand and meet needs across our community more fully.

• Leads the planning and coordination of fundraising communication materials through multi-channels to :
• Support the communication needs of assigned major gift officers and their constituents.
• Integrate daily communications materials with the Brigham’s comprehensive fundraising goals and priorities.
• Raise the hospital's visibility and increase donor and prospect engagement.
• Collaborates with editors, writers, designers, digital engagement staff, and outside vendors to facilitate the development and delivery of integrated fundraising communication materials.
• Develops a keen understanding of assigned fundraising unit portfolios and deep knowledge of their medical specialty areas and how to communicate about them to different audiences.
• Guides the development of appropriate strategies and tactics that are measured to yield learning for future projects.
• Develops, implements, and manages project schedules using Workfront platform for the conceptual creation and timely delivery of communication materials.
• Monitors and regularly reports on project status to Development Office fundraising units, Development Communications unit leadership, and other appropriate partners.
• Secures necessary approvals, incorporates feedback, alerts stakeholders when key changes are made, and negotiates completion dates as needed.
• Actively supports building the Development Office's project management expertise to the level required to successfully implement fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinates activities closely with the entire Brigham Development Office and contributes to the creation of strong working relationships within the office.
• Works with the Associate Director of Communications to gather and create calendar of all program requests for the Office of Strategic Communications
• Thrives in a highly entrepreneurial, results-oriented, fast-paced environment where the team is proactive and focused on advancing prospects towards closing gifts.
• Maintains collaborative spirit with fundraising and service unit colleagues.
• Prepares for and organizes meetings, sets agendas, writes meeting summaries to participants, and monitors next steps to ensure projects stay on track and meet set deadlines.
• Other initiatives as assigned by the Director or Associate Director of Development Communications.

Qualifications

• BA / BS Degree required.
• 3-5 years of communications project management experience, preferably in fundraising.
• Experience with fundraising in a hospital, an academic medical center, or a higher education institution strongly preferred.
• Professional knowledge and experience with development, marketing, and communications strategies preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, as well as CRM preferred. Experience using Workfront is a plus.
• Demonstrates professional maturity, initiative, creativity, flexibility, organization, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, both autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both orally and in writing, in communications with staff, vendors, and various hospital constituencies.
• Experience translating medical and / or scientific information into clear jargon-free language a plus.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the history, purpose, and mission of the hospital.
• Willingness to create strong collaborative relationships across a complex organization.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, curiosity, initiative, and resilience.
• Ability to research audience needs and lead the development of products and services to support these needs.
• Experience integrating multi-channel media, such as print, email, web, video, or mobile.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
30+ days ago