Nashville Public Radio
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving & Stewardship, the Donor Communications Writer develops impactful messages that highlight the importance of philanthropy and strengthen donor stewardship across the university. This position is responsible for planning, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading editorial content across print, digital, and social media platforms to support fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic communications.
Key Responsibilities
Research, write, edit, and proofread compelling written materials—including stewardship pieces, scholarship and endowment impact reports, donor briefings and proposals, acknowledgment letters, donor and student stories or testimonials, event materials and scripts, website and newsletter content, and planned giving marketing communications—that express gratitude, demonstrate impact, and inspire continued or future giving.
Collaborate with colleagues across the division, campus departments, faculty, donors, and design, photography, videography, and media relations teams to produce cohesive, high-quality communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
Develop and share content across digital and social media platforms that amplifies stewardship and planned giving messages; monitor engagement metrics and recommend strategies to strengthen donor connections and increase visibility across channels.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Expert writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a demonstrated ability to tailor content for print, web, email, and social media platforms while maintaining tone, voice, and message consistency. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, donors, university leaders, designers, and other communication professionals to develop cohesive materials. Broad knowledge of communication, marketing, and storytelling principles, with an interest in developing strategies that strengthen donor engagement and highlight the impact of philanthropy. Excellent organizational and project management skills to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver high-quality materials under tight deadlines. Familiarity with marketing and content strategy techniques, including the use of digital analytics and audience insights to guide creative approaches and measure engagement. Understanding of university or nonprofit communication objectives, with the ability to translate strategic goals into effective donor and stewardship messaging. Strong consultative and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and represent the division professionally. Ability to handle confidential donor and university information with discretion, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all written communications. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience required.
Five years of professional writing and editing experience preferred.
Equal Employment Statement Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
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Key Responsibilities
Research, write, edit, and proofread compelling written materials—including stewardship pieces, scholarship and endowment impact reports, donor briefings and proposals, acknowledgment letters, donor and student stories or testimonials, event materials and scripts, website and newsletter content, and planned giving marketing communications—that express gratitude, demonstrate impact, and inspire continued or future giving.
Collaborate with colleagues across the division, campus departments, faculty, donors, and design, photography, videography, and media relations teams to produce cohesive, high-quality communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
Develop and share content across digital and social media platforms that amplifies stewardship and planned giving messages; monitor engagement metrics and recommend strategies to strengthen donor connections and increase visibility across channels.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Expert writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a demonstrated ability to tailor content for print, web, email, and social media platforms while maintaining tone, voice, and message consistency. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, donors, university leaders, designers, and other communication professionals to develop cohesive materials. Broad knowledge of communication, marketing, and storytelling principles, with an interest in developing strategies that strengthen donor engagement and highlight the impact of philanthropy. Excellent organizational and project management skills to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver high-quality materials under tight deadlines. Familiarity with marketing and content strategy techniques, including the use of digital analytics and audience insights to guide creative approaches and measure engagement. Understanding of university or nonprofit communication objectives, with the ability to translate strategic goals into effective donor and stewardship messaging. Strong consultative and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and represent the division professionally. Ability to handle confidential donor and university information with discretion, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all written communications. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience required.
Five years of professional writing and editing experience preferred.
Equal Employment Statement Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
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