Pomona College
Job Posting Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title: Proposal Writer
Job Description:
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:
Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
JOB PURPOSE :
Proposal Writer reports to the Campaign Director. This position is responsible for researching, writing, and producing customized communications to engage and inspire support from Pomona's most generous donors, as well as building out key communication pieces to support the organization's fundraising campaign.
Proposal Writer is part of the Campaign team, They will interface with colleagues across Pomona College, including leadership, the Office of Advancement-specifically Advancement Communications and Stewardship-and Pomona College faculty and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting directly to the Campaign Director, the Proposal Writer must work independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities: Interview and consult with key College leadership and stakeholders in preparation of case materials and proposals. Plan, write, edit, and produce proposals, reports, and other personalized communications that help Pomona College secure and steward principal gifts. Research and write engaging, accurate and persuasive copy that speaks to targeted, strategic and diverse Pomona College constituencies, including compelling and creative narratives that communicate the impact of philanthropy at Pomona. Develop and write comprehensive, strategic print and digital pieces to effectively promote the Pomona College Campaign fundraising initiatives, including those that are customized to individual constituents. Develop themes, and craft copy, correspondence, presentations and remarks for bespoke donor experiences, including assisting senior college leadership with their donor communications. In conjunction with the Office of the Vice President and Campaign Director, conceptualize, research, write and edit gift proposals for individual principal and transformational donors, as well as case statements, concept papers, donor correspondence, fundraising collateral, and stewardship communications. Coordinate with designers, vendors, and College partners to create and design off-the-shelf proposals, templates, and other fundraising campaign materials. Cultivate sources and identify content to meet strategic advancement communications needs. Work closely with communications colleagues across the College to produce materials that are consistent in voice, well-written, appropriate in style, tone and professional in format and appearance that advance development strategies and align with Pomona's brand guidelines and existing templates. Copy/edit fundraising and stewardship materials as needed. Re-write edit and proofread documents from others as requested. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds. QUALIFICATIONS :
Education:
Bachelor's degree with strong English writing capabilities. Master's degree preferred.
Experience
A minimum of ten years of experience with strategic communications and donor communications. Experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred, as is working in a comprehensive fundraising campaign environment. Experience in a complex academic development setting encouraged. Strong understanding of the issues, nuances and needs of a diverse academic enterprise and liberal arts environment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS :
This position must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed through knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.
Familiarity with philanthropy, principal gift and major gift fundraising processes. Excellent writing, editing and verbal skills with demonstrated ability to write clear, persuasive and effective communications. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated creativity and sophistication in writing and communications strategy. Thorough knowledge of publications standards and techniques, design, printing, graphics, desktop publishing, word processing and photography. Ability to write and edit effectively at an advanced level Sound judgment and decision making. A cooperative and team-oriented attitude. Diplomacy: ability to cultivate and maintain relationships. Effective facilitator in various settings. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated accuracy and commitment to detail. Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy, and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and keen attention to detail.
REQUIRED HOURS:
The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.
ANNUAL SALARY:
The annual salary for this role is between $98,000 and $110,000 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.
ADA/OSHA:
This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description.
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title: Proposal Writer
Job Description:
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:
Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
JOB PURPOSE :
Proposal Writer reports to the Campaign Director. This position is responsible for researching, writing, and producing customized communications to engage and inspire support from Pomona's most generous donors, as well as building out key communication pieces to support the organization's fundraising campaign.
Proposal Writer is part of the Campaign team, They will interface with colleagues across Pomona College, including leadership, the Office of Advancement-specifically Advancement Communications and Stewardship-and Pomona College faculty and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting directly to the Campaign Director, the Proposal Writer must work independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities: Interview and consult with key College leadership and stakeholders in preparation of case materials and proposals. Plan, write, edit, and produce proposals, reports, and other personalized communications that help Pomona College secure and steward principal gifts. Research and write engaging, accurate and persuasive copy that speaks to targeted, strategic and diverse Pomona College constituencies, including compelling and creative narratives that communicate the impact of philanthropy at Pomona. Develop and write comprehensive, strategic print and digital pieces to effectively promote the Pomona College Campaign fundraising initiatives, including those that are customized to individual constituents. Develop themes, and craft copy, correspondence, presentations and remarks for bespoke donor experiences, including assisting senior college leadership with their donor communications. In conjunction with the Office of the Vice President and Campaign Director, conceptualize, research, write and edit gift proposals for individual principal and transformational donors, as well as case statements, concept papers, donor correspondence, fundraising collateral, and stewardship communications. Coordinate with designers, vendors, and College partners to create and design off-the-shelf proposals, templates, and other fundraising campaign materials. Cultivate sources and identify content to meet strategic advancement communications needs. Work closely with communications colleagues across the College to produce materials that are consistent in voice, well-written, appropriate in style, tone and professional in format and appearance that advance development strategies and align with Pomona's brand guidelines and existing templates. Copy/edit fundraising and stewardship materials as needed. Re-write edit and proofread documents from others as requested. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds. QUALIFICATIONS :
Education:
Bachelor's degree with strong English writing capabilities. Master's degree preferred.
Experience
A minimum of ten years of experience with strategic communications and donor communications. Experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred, as is working in a comprehensive fundraising campaign environment. Experience in a complex academic development setting encouraged. Strong understanding of the issues, nuances and needs of a diverse academic enterprise and liberal arts environment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS :
This position must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed through knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.
Familiarity with philanthropy, principal gift and major gift fundraising processes. Excellent writing, editing and verbal skills with demonstrated ability to write clear, persuasive and effective communications. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated creativity and sophistication in writing and communications strategy. Thorough knowledge of publications standards and techniques, design, printing, graphics, desktop publishing, word processing and photography. Ability to write and edit effectively at an advanced level Sound judgment and decision making. A cooperative and team-oriented attitude. Diplomacy: ability to cultivate and maintain relationships. Effective facilitator in various settings. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated accuracy and commitment to detail. Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy, and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and keen attention to detail.
REQUIRED HOURS:
The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.
ANNUAL SALARY:
The annual salary for this role is between $98,000 and $110,000 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.
ADA/OSHA:
This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description.