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Temporary Development Writer
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Job No:
494848 Work type:
Casual/Temporary Location:
Los Angeles Categories:
Hourly Title:
Temporary Development Writer Department:
Corporate & Foundation Gifts Duration:
6 months - End Date: February 28, 2026 (Possible Extension) Employment Status:
Non‑Exempt, Full Time, 24‑40 hours per week
Job Summary Reporting to the Interim Director Foundation Relations and Strategic Initiatives, the Temporary Development Writer assists the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) by handling various writing tasks that support fundraising efforts and grant management/stewardship.
The Temporary Development Writer is primarily responsible for drafting foundation proposals and reports, engaging faculty and staff for information and as content experts and co‑collaborators on proposals.
This position also will be conducting prospect research and prospecting for new philanthropic grant opportunities.
This role plays a vital part in strengthening the Institutional Advancement office's overall development efforts and donor engagement strategies.
Job Duties
60% - Writing grant proposals and reports. - (Essential)
20% - Research and compile information to develop proposals, reports, and stewardship materials, such as CFR proposals, renewal requests, and correspondence with foundation partners, in collaboration with Occidental colleagues. - (Essential)
20% - Editing, proofreading, and providing additional writing support as needed, including letters, concepts, case statements, and other materials. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, English, journalism, communications, marketing or other fields related to position responsibilities.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in developing grant proposals, communications, marketing materials, report writing, and related activities. Experience conducting research.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize large quantities of information and concepts and clearly convey value to potential donors.
Skill in organizing ideas and turning institutional objectives and messages into compelling cases for philanthropic support.
Ability to convey messages through words, images, data and infographics.
Ability to analyze, synthesize and organize data, and present findings in a comprehensible manner for different audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to be detail‑oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
Strong commitment to a quality work product. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high‑volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
Ability to self‑motivate and work independently.
Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with academic, scientific, and/or technical subjects and a demonstrated ability to translate these to a lay audience.
Knowledge of grant proposals, college fundraising and of contemporary issues and methods of higher education institutional advancement and fundraising.
Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience with academic, scientific, and/or technical subjects and a demonstrated ability to translate these to a lay audience.
Compensation Expected HIRING RANGE: $40.00/hr. This position is not benefits‑eligible.
Application Instructions With your application, include a request for two writing samples (preferably proposals or other grant‑related work). Upload this document under “Please upload any other supporting documents here.”
Advertised 13 Nov 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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Temporary Development Writer
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Job No:
494848 Work type:
Casual/Temporary Location:
Los Angeles Categories:
Hourly Title:
Temporary Development Writer Department:
Corporate & Foundation Gifts Duration:
6 months - End Date: February 28, 2026 (Possible Extension) Employment Status:
Non‑Exempt, Full Time, 24‑40 hours per week
Job Summary Reporting to the Interim Director Foundation Relations and Strategic Initiatives, the Temporary Development Writer assists the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) by handling various writing tasks that support fundraising efforts and grant management/stewardship.
The Temporary Development Writer is primarily responsible for drafting foundation proposals and reports, engaging faculty and staff for information and as content experts and co‑collaborators on proposals.
This position also will be conducting prospect research and prospecting for new philanthropic grant opportunities.
This role plays a vital part in strengthening the Institutional Advancement office's overall development efforts and donor engagement strategies.
Job Duties
60% - Writing grant proposals and reports. - (Essential)
20% - Research and compile information to develop proposals, reports, and stewardship materials, such as CFR proposals, renewal requests, and correspondence with foundation partners, in collaboration with Occidental colleagues. - (Essential)
20% - Editing, proofreading, and providing additional writing support as needed, including letters, concepts, case statements, and other materials. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, English, journalism, communications, marketing or other fields related to position responsibilities.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in developing grant proposals, communications, marketing materials, report writing, and related activities. Experience conducting research.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize large quantities of information and concepts and clearly convey value to potential donors.
Skill in organizing ideas and turning institutional objectives and messages into compelling cases for philanthropic support.
Ability to convey messages through words, images, data and infographics.
Ability to analyze, synthesize and organize data, and present findings in a comprehensible manner for different audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to be detail‑oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
Strong commitment to a quality work product. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high‑volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
Ability to self‑motivate and work independently.
Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with academic, scientific, and/or technical subjects and a demonstrated ability to translate these to a lay audience.
Knowledge of grant proposals, college fundraising and of contemporary issues and methods of higher education institutional advancement and fundraising.
Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience with academic, scientific, and/or technical subjects and a demonstrated ability to translate these to a lay audience.
Compensation Expected HIRING RANGE: $40.00/hr. This position is not benefits‑eligible.
Application Instructions With your application, include a request for two writing samples (preferably proposals or other grant‑related work). Upload this document under “Please upload any other supporting documents here.”
Advertised 13 Nov 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x
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