University of Washington
Job Description
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission - with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact - guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
The Foster School of Business has an exciting opening for a Development Content Specialist. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Development Content Specialist helps the Foster School of Business engage donors, alumni and prospective students through compelling, multi-format content and communications. As a core contributor to development and alumni messaging, this position plays a hands-on role in writing, editing, assembling and coordinating content across channels, from digital and social to email and print.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Content Strategy and Public Relations, this role works within established strategies and brand guidelines to bring Foster's stories to life and support fundraising, engagement and student recruitment goals. This role collaborates closely with Advancement and marketing teams to create timely, aligned and action-oriented content that strengthens relationships and builds community.
What You Will Do:
Donor Communications & Fundraising Support
Work closely with the Foster Development team to support content creation and execution for donor communications.
Develop and adapt content, including stories, social media posts, email newsletters and visuals that highlights donor impact, fundraising priorities and major gifts. Work with the Marcom team to distribute stories.
Using available data, analyze content engagement and other data points to evaluate communication performance and adjust for enhanced outcomes.
In collaboration with senior Marcom staff, develop presentation materials, messaging drafts and talking points for Foster's Advancement leadership.
Lead annual campaigns (e.g., Husky Giving Day) by collaborating with development teams to identify priorities, craft compelling messages, and drive donor engagement. Establish quantitative and qualitative goals or benchmarks for campaign communication strategies and plans.
Support donor stewardship by producing reports, updates and success stories, including interviewing key donors when appropriate.
Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders to ensure they are informed and aware of all content projects involving their program.
Alumni Engagement Support
Work closely with the Alumni Relations and Marcom teams to build a communications plan focused on alumni engagement and messaging that strengthens community affinity and participation.
Use discretion to develop compelling alumni features and engagement stories for websites, social media, YouTube and email newsletters that align with Foster's brand and tone. Meet and interview alumni when appropriate.
Craft event communications for key alumni moments, including invitations, event recaps, social media posts and PR support.
Coordinate with the photographer/videographer to produce relevant alumni visuals. Provide photography staging support that results in highly shareable images.
General Marketing Content & Collaboration
Partner with Marcom teammates to support campaigns, projects and cross-channel efforts.
Optimize web content using SEO best practices (training available, if needed).
Use AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist with content ideation, outlines or first drafts.
Contribute to Foster's storytelling strategy in partnership with the broader content team.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field AND at least three years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
Strong marketing and fundraising communication skills. Experience supporting fundraising communications, nonprofit storytelling, and effective and compelling copywriting skills.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Experience with crafting a broad array of content, from social media posts to YouTube videos to solicitation emails.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables across different audiences and teams.
Comfort working in content management systems (e.g., WordPress), project tools (e.g., Asana), and shared file environments (e.g., SharePoint and Google Drive).
Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and openness to experimenting with content workflows.
What You Can Expect:
Hybrid-work schedule with two days in the office and three days eligible for telework.
Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.
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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$81,444.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$85,716.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission - with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact - guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
The Foster School of Business has an exciting opening for a Development Content Specialist. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Development Content Specialist helps the Foster School of Business engage donors, alumni and prospective students through compelling, multi-format content and communications. As a core contributor to development and alumni messaging, this position plays a hands-on role in writing, editing, assembling and coordinating content across channels, from digital and social to email and print.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Content Strategy and Public Relations, this role works within established strategies and brand guidelines to bring Foster's stories to life and support fundraising, engagement and student recruitment goals. This role collaborates closely with Advancement and marketing teams to create timely, aligned and action-oriented content that strengthens relationships and builds community.
What You Will Do:
Donor Communications & Fundraising Support
Work closely with the Foster Development team to support content creation and execution for donor communications.
Develop and adapt content, including stories, social media posts, email newsletters and visuals that highlights donor impact, fundraising priorities and major gifts. Work with the Marcom team to distribute stories.
Using available data, analyze content engagement and other data points to evaluate communication performance and adjust for enhanced outcomes.
In collaboration with senior Marcom staff, develop presentation materials, messaging drafts and talking points for Foster's Advancement leadership.
Lead annual campaigns (e.g., Husky Giving Day) by collaborating with development teams to identify priorities, craft compelling messages, and drive donor engagement. Establish quantitative and qualitative goals or benchmarks for campaign communication strategies and plans.
Support donor stewardship by producing reports, updates and success stories, including interviewing key donors when appropriate.
Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders to ensure they are informed and aware of all content projects involving their program.
Alumni Engagement Support
Work closely with the Alumni Relations and Marcom teams to build a communications plan focused on alumni engagement and messaging that strengthens community affinity and participation.
Use discretion to develop compelling alumni features and engagement stories for websites, social media, YouTube and email newsletters that align with Foster's brand and tone. Meet and interview alumni when appropriate.
Craft event communications for key alumni moments, including invitations, event recaps, social media posts and PR support.
Coordinate with the photographer/videographer to produce relevant alumni visuals. Provide photography staging support that results in highly shareable images.
General Marketing Content & Collaboration
Partner with Marcom teammates to support campaigns, projects and cross-channel efforts.
Optimize web content using SEO best practices (training available, if needed).
Use AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist with content ideation, outlines or first drafts.
Contribute to Foster's storytelling strategy in partnership with the broader content team.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field AND at least three years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
Strong marketing and fundraising communication skills. Experience supporting fundraising communications, nonprofit storytelling, and effective and compelling copywriting skills.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Experience with crafting a broad array of content, from social media posts to YouTube videos to solicitation emails.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables across different audiences and teams.
Comfort working in content management systems (e.g., WordPress), project tools (e.g., Asana), and shared file environments (e.g., SharePoint and Google Drive).
Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and openness to experimenting with content workflows.
What You Can Expect:
Hybrid-work schedule with two days in the office and three days eligible for telework.
Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.
#
UWUAJOBS
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$81,444.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$85,716.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.