Hospital for Special Surgery is hiring: Senior Development Writer in New York
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, United States
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Now more than ever.
Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Senior Development Writer (remote or hybrid)
Regular Full time
Report to
Vice President, Development
Primary Function/Purpose
The Senior Development Writer is a key member of a dynamic development team for the nation’s leading orthopedics and rheumatology academic medical center. Under the direction of the Director, Stewardship and Development Communications and the Vice President, Development, this person will be responsible for creating written content for the Principal Gifts team that spans institutional and multidisciplinary priorities related to basic, translational, and clinical research, campaign initiatives, and other mission‑critical clinical and educational programs. The Senior Development Writer will partner closely with Principal Gifts colleagues to develop narratives that illuminate our most transformational ideas. The position is a blend of strategist, storyteller, copywriter, and analyst.
Duties And Responsibilities
Work with the Principal Gifts team and other Development colleagues, physicians and scientists, and senior administrators to craft fundraising content to support principal gifts (7‑ and 8‑figure gifts).
Be responsible for the development of fundraising materials that, as needed, synthesizes input from various stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to proposals, impact reports, stewardship materials, executive white papers, cover letters, and other communications for principal‑giving level donors and prospects and the HSS leadership team.
Conduct research and interviews to aid in the creation of inspiring fundraising materials for principal gift‑level donors and prospects.
Review and edit written materials to ensure quality and consistency, and compliance with all Development and HSS guidelines.
Manage the editorial and approval process, reinforcing and keeping to deadlines and within budget.
As needed, partner with outside vendors to design and produce donor materials for top donors and prospects.
Contribute to cultivation, engagement, and stewardship strategies as appropriate.
Cultivate relationships within the Development Department and across the organization to support the development of key communications and stay up to date on messages to be communicated.
Perform additional related duties as requested.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in science or English, journalism or writing strongly preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 4 years of fundraising and proposal writing in health care or related nonprofit setting; experience working in a research, academic, or healthcare organization highly desirable.
Competencies And Personal Characteristics
Collaborative team player; creative and resourceful; entrepreneurial spirit; able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment; works productively with diverse constituencies.
Effective interview skills and ability to translate complex ideas and disparate information into cohesive copy that gets to the heart of a story.
Responsive and organized team player with a sense of humor with the ability to give and receive feedback at various stages of the writing/creative process.
Exceptional organizational, project, and time management skills; ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize effectively.
Superior interpersonal skills; unquestionable personal integrity; diplomatic and discreet.
Exceptional attention to detail while acutely aware of the "big picture."
Passion for the HSS mission.
Non‑Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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In Summary: The Senior Development Writer is a key member of a dynamic development team for the nation’s leading orthopedics and rheumatology academic medical center . The position is a blend of strategist, storyteller, copywriter, and analyst . Responsible for the development of fundraising materials that synthesizes input from various stakeholders .
En Español: Como se mueve es por qué estamos aquí. ® Ahora más que nunca. Regresa a lo que necesitas y amas hacer. Las posibilidades son interminables... ahora más que jamais, nuestros principios guía nos están ayudando en nuestra búsqueda de talento excepcional - candidatos que se alinean con nuestra cultura única del lugar de trabajo y que quieren maximizar las abundantes oportunidades para el crecimiento y el éxito. Si esto te describe entonces vamos a hablar! HSS está consistentemente entre los hospitales mejor clasificados para la ortopedia y reumatología por U.S. News & World Report . Bajo la dirección del Director, Dirección y Comunicaciones de Desarrollo y el Vicepresidente, desarrollo, esta persona será responsable de crear contenido escrito para el equipo Principal Gifts que abarca prioridades institucionales y multidisciplinares relacionadas con la investigación básica, translacional y clínica, iniciativas de campaña y otros programas clínicos y educativos críticos. El escritor senior de desarrollo se asociará estrechamente con los colegas de Principal Gifts para desarrollar narrativas que iluminen nuestras ideas más transformadoras. Esto incluye pero no se limita a propuestas, informes de impacto, materiales de administración, documentos blancos ejecutivos, cartas de presentación y otras comunicaciones para donantes y prospectos de nivel principal y el equipo de liderazgo del HSS. Realizar investigaciones e entrevistas para ayudar en la creación de material inspirador de recaudación de fondos para los principales donantes de nivel regalo y perspectivas. Revisar y editar materiales escritos para garantizar calidad y consistencia, y cumplimiento con todas las pautas de desarrollo y HSS . Gestionar el proceso editorial y aprobación, reforzando y cumpliendo con plazos límite y dentro del presupuesto. Si es necesario, asociarse con proveedores externos para diseñar y producir materiales de donación para los mejores donadores y prospectivos. Contribuir al cultivo, compromiso y estrategias de gestión según sea apropiado. Cultivar relaciones entre el Departamento de Desarrollo y toda la organización para apoyar el desarrollo de periodismo clave y mantenerse actualizados hasta la fecha. Un mínimo de 4 años de recaudación de fondos y escritura de propuestas en atención médica o entornos sin fines de lucro relacionados; experiencia trabajando en una organización de investigación, académica o sanitaria altamente deseable. Competencias y Características Personales Jugador de equipo colaborativo; creativo e ingenioso; espíritu emprendedor; capaz de prosperar en un ambiente acelerado y de alto rendimiento; trabaja de manera productiva con diversos círculos electorales. Habilidades de entrevista efectivas y capacidad para traducir ideas complejas e información dispares a una copia cohesiva que llegue al corazón de una historia. En consonancia con este compromiso, el Hospital de Cirugía Especial brinda atención, admite y trata a los pacientes y proporciona todos los servicios sin tener en cuenta la edad, raza, color, credo, etnia, origen nacional, cultura, idioma, discapacidad física o mental, estatus socioeconómico, estado veterano o militar, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad u expresión de género o cualquier otra base prohibida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales o por estándares de acreditación.
Now more than ever.
Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Senior Development Writer (remote or hybrid)
Regular Full time
Report to
Vice President, Development
Primary Function/Purpose
The Senior Development Writer is a key member of a dynamic development team for the nation’s leading orthopedics and rheumatology academic medical center. Under the direction of the Director, Stewardship and Development Communications and the Vice President, Development, this person will be responsible for creating written content for the Principal Gifts team that spans institutional and multidisciplinary priorities related to basic, translational, and clinical research, campaign initiatives, and other mission‑critical clinical and educational programs. The Senior Development Writer will partner closely with Principal Gifts colleagues to develop narratives that illuminate our most transformational ideas. The position is a blend of strategist, storyteller, copywriter, and analyst.
Duties And Responsibilities
Work with the Principal Gifts team and other Development colleagues, physicians and scientists, and senior administrators to craft fundraising content to support principal gifts (7‑ and 8‑figure gifts).
Be responsible for the development of fundraising materials that, as needed, synthesizes input from various stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to proposals, impact reports, stewardship materials, executive white papers, cover letters, and other communications for principal‑giving level donors and prospects and the HSS leadership team.
Conduct research and interviews to aid in the creation of inspiring fundraising materials for principal gift‑level donors and prospects.
Review and edit written materials to ensure quality and consistency, and compliance with all Development and HSS guidelines.
Manage the editorial and approval process, reinforcing and keeping to deadlines and within budget.
As needed, partner with outside vendors to design and produce donor materials for top donors and prospects.
Contribute to cultivation, engagement, and stewardship strategies as appropriate.
Cultivate relationships within the Development Department and across the organization to support the development of key communications and stay up to date on messages to be communicated.
Perform additional related duties as requested.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in science or English, journalism or writing strongly preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 4 years of fundraising and proposal writing in health care or related nonprofit setting; experience working in a research, academic, or healthcare organization highly desirable.
Competencies And Personal Characteristics
Collaborative team player; creative and resourceful; entrepreneurial spirit; able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment; works productively with diverse constituencies.
Effective interview skills and ability to translate complex ideas and disparate information into cohesive copy that gets to the heart of a story.
Responsive and organized team player with a sense of humor with the ability to give and receive feedback at various stages of the writing/creative process.
Exceptional organizational, project, and time management skills; ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize effectively.
Superior interpersonal skills; unquestionable personal integrity; diplomatic and discreet.
Exceptional attention to detail while acutely aware of the "big picture."
Passion for the HSS mission.
Non‑Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Senior Development Writer is a key member of a dynamic development team for the nation’s leading orthopedics and rheumatology academic medical center . The position is a blend of strategist, storyteller, copywriter, and analyst . Responsible for the development of fundraising materials that synthesizes input from various stakeholders .
En Español: Como se mueve es por qué estamos aquí. ® Ahora más que nunca. Regresa a lo que necesitas y amas hacer. Las posibilidades son interminables... ahora más que jamais, nuestros principios guía nos están ayudando en nuestra búsqueda de talento excepcional - candidatos que se alinean con nuestra cultura única del lugar de trabajo y que quieren maximizar las abundantes oportunidades para el crecimiento y el éxito. Si esto te describe entonces vamos a hablar! HSS está consistentemente entre los hospitales mejor clasificados para la ortopedia y reumatología por U.S. News & World Report . Bajo la dirección del Director, Dirección y Comunicaciones de Desarrollo y el Vicepresidente, desarrollo, esta persona será responsable de crear contenido escrito para el equipo Principal Gifts que abarca prioridades institucionales y multidisciplinares relacionadas con la investigación básica, translacional y clínica, iniciativas de campaña y otros programas clínicos y educativos críticos. El escritor senior de desarrollo se asociará estrechamente con los colegas de Principal Gifts para desarrollar narrativas que iluminen nuestras ideas más transformadoras. Esto incluye pero no se limita a propuestas, informes de impacto, materiales de administración, documentos blancos ejecutivos, cartas de presentación y otras comunicaciones para donantes y prospectos de nivel principal y el equipo de liderazgo del HSS. Realizar investigaciones e entrevistas para ayudar en la creación de material inspirador de recaudación de fondos para los principales donantes de nivel regalo y perspectivas. Revisar y editar materiales escritos para garantizar calidad y consistencia, y cumplimiento con todas las pautas de desarrollo y HSS . Gestionar el proceso editorial y aprobación, reforzando y cumpliendo con plazos límite y dentro del presupuesto. Si es necesario, asociarse con proveedores externos para diseñar y producir materiales de donación para los mejores donadores y prospectivos. Contribuir al cultivo, compromiso y estrategias de gestión según sea apropiado. Cultivar relaciones entre el Departamento de Desarrollo y toda la organización para apoyar el desarrollo de periodismo clave y mantenerse actualizados hasta la fecha. Un mínimo de 4 años de recaudación de fondos y escritura de propuestas en atención médica o entornos sin fines de lucro relacionados; experiencia trabajando en una organización de investigación, académica o sanitaria altamente deseable. Competencias y Características Personales Jugador de equipo colaborativo; creativo e ingenioso; espíritu emprendedor; capaz de prosperar en un ambiente acelerado y de alto rendimiento; trabaja de manera productiva con diversos círculos electorales. Habilidades de entrevista efectivas y capacidad para traducir ideas complejas e información dispares a una copia cohesiva que llegue al corazón de una historia. En consonancia con este compromiso, el Hospital de Cirugía Especial brinda atención, admite y trata a los pacientes y proporciona todos los servicios sin tener en cuenta la edad, raza, color, credo, etnia, origen nacional, cultura, idioma, discapacidad física o mental, estatus socioeconómico, estado veterano o militar, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad u expresión de género o cualquier otra base prohibida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales o por estándares de acreditación.