Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
About Philanthropy
Fred Hutch’s Philanthropy program raises funds for cancer and related disease research, care, and education to help Fred Hutch become the world’s best cancer center. Since the April 2022 merger that led to the formation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine.
Following board approval of an ambitious, 10-year comprehensive campaign, our team of more than 100 will grow to more than 150 over the next three years. Philanthropy staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about preventing and eliminating cancer and infectious disease. Our Fiscal Year 2024 goals include nearly doubling our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and advancing the first phase our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch’s 50th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.
About This Role
The Philanthropy Writer serves on the Donor Communications team, part of the Experience & Engagement team within the Philanthropy department, and reports to the executive director of Donor Communications. The Experience & Engagement program is responsible for broad-based donor acquisition, communications, cultivation, stewardship, and events for Fred Hutch supporters and prospects. The Donor Communications team produces proposals, reports, stewardship materials, talking points, event collateral, annual giving pieces, and other materials to support Philanthropy’s fundraising and communications goals.
The Philanthropy Writer is responsible for creating and refining narratives for donor events, annual giving pieces, and stewardship communications. The writer will work collaboratively with department leaders, fundraisers, and other writers and must be able to (1) identify powerful stories that bring impact of private support narratives to life, (2) develop content that reflects a deep understanding of donor audiences, and (3) provide both proactive and reactive writing support. The writer must take initiative, collaborate with multiple team members, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and be comfortable working within a complex organization. They must maintain a high level of professionalism, be flexible with changing priorities, and remain composed under the pressure of deadlines.
This position is a hybrid role with a minimum 2 days per week at our South Lake Union campus.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Proactively identify powerful stories in support of these narratives
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to bring narratives to life for use in scripts, collateral materials, direct response pieces, donor and patient stories, and related donor communications, as well as providing a pipeline of content to Fred Hutch’s digital platforms
- Create, edit, and proofread donor correspondence
- Provide both proactive and reactive writing support
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Fred Hutch’s work, funding priorities, and fundraising opportunities
- Events: Develop content for fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship event collateral; email communications; scripts; in-room messaging
- Ensure written materials are effectively organized and presented; develop compelling, accurate, and credible content that is consistent with Fred Hutch priorities
- Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, recipients of donor funds, patients, survivors, fundraising teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of content
- Track and report on project status using shared project management tools
- Direct response: Working in tandem with agencies, advise on content for online giving and various annual and planned giving solicitations/communications
- Work with Philanthropy colleagues and the Marketing & Communications team to uphold brand, messaging, and visual identity standards in donor materials. Effectively communicate the organization’s mission, values, and scope in all donor materials.
- Create and refine narratives that run through each year’s events and annual giving pieces:
- Generate, edit, and/or advise on content for a wide range of materials, including but not limited to:
- Stewardship: Develop content for giving club communications, acknowledgement letters, impact reports, and personal notes
Qualifications
A cover letter and at least one writing sample are required along with your resume as part of your application.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with health or scientific topics
- Three or more years of formal writing experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent editorial skills, lively and engaging writing style, and demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into communications suitable for a lay audience
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience writing for donor audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Nonprofit fundraising experience or knowledge
- Experience writing materials for events and annual giving
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign
- Experience working in a campaign environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Outstanding writing skills, particularly outstanding persuasive writing skills
- Strong work ethic; commitment to managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Strong customer-service orientation; aptitude for collaborative problem-solving
- Ability to work on multiple, complex projects with a diverse team of colleagues; ability to build productive relationships and work in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet short- and long-term deadlines without sacrificing quality; ability to flex with changing priorities
This position is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. As such, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, without exception. Booster doses are strongly recommended but not required. If declining a booster, completion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form Questionnaire and COVID-19 Booster Declination Training is required. Because of our immunocompromised patient population, there are no medical or religious accommodations available for any employee who is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. Only employees whose positions are fully remote, who are not patient facing and/or require no access to clinical facilities, may apply for medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $70,817 to $106,225 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at
[email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.
