Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Full-time • Seattle, Washington • 10m ago

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. 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 of our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch’s 50^th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.

About this Role

The Senior 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 Senior Philanthropy Writer will conceptualize, research, write, and edit donor communications that convey the promise of Fred Hutch’s lifesaving work and the impact of private support. This role requires versatility and the ability to tailor materials to various audiences and circumstances. While the primary focus is proposals and reports for principal and major gifts, the Senior Philanthropy Writer will also provide editorial review of annual giving materials, create event and stewardship collateral, and support related efforts as needed. Working collaboratively with department leaders, fundraisers, and writers, the Senior Philanthropy Writer will (1) make a strong case for investing in Fred Hutch’s strategic priorities, (2) develop materials tailored to our prospect and donor audiences, (3) synthesize complex information into language that resonates with donors and key stakeholders, and (4) provide both proactive and reactive writing support. The Senior Philanthropy Writer will also take initiative, collaborate with multiple team members on numerous projects simultaneously, and navigate a complex organization. They will 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. All applicants should submit a cover letter and a writing sample in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Partner with department leaders, frontline fundraisers, researchers and clinicians, and agency partners to develop strategies and content for prospect and donor audiences
Research, write, and edit a range of materials for donors and prospects, including:
- Proposals for principal and major gifts
- Stewardship reports
- Collateral that supports frontline fundraisers, such as cases for support, topic briefs, leadership letters, emails, and web content
- Event talking points and collateral, such as invitations and post-event recaps
Inform the content strategy and conduct editorial review of direct response materials
Develop compelling, accurate, and credible content that is consistent with Fred Hutch priorities, and ensure written materials are effectively organized and presented
Synthesize or translate complex scientific content into accessible narratives that align with prospects’ and donors’ interests, priorities, and knowledge
Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, recipients of donor funds, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of content
Work with Philanthropy colleagues and the Marketing & Communications team to uphold Fred Hutch’s brand, messaging, and visual identity standards in donor materials
Develop and maintain knowledge of Fred Hutch’s work, priorities, and fundraising opportunities
Track and report on project status using shared project management tools

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree desired. Professional experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
Six or more years of formal writing experience.
Experience writing for donor audiences.
Experience writing about health or scientific topics.
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.
Outstanding persuasive writing skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent proofreading skills; familiarity with common style manuals.
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.
Strong work ethic; commitment to managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Nonprofit fundraising experience or knowledge.
Experience working in a campaign environment.
Proficiency with Adobe InDesign.

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 $84,448 to $126,651 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). 