Job Description

Job Title: Fundraising Marketing Copywriter

Duration: 2+ Months

Location: Chicago, IL 60615

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

Pay Rate: $25-25/Hr. On w2

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the second-largest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural, international community of more than 20,000 faculty and staff—each supporting UChicago’s mission of inquiry and academic excellence.Our client is a Medical Center provides world-renowned patient care, while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research. Together, UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division are working to address the world’s most pressing medical challenges.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Content Creation:

• Write engaging, persuasive copy for Client advancement materials, including:
• Annual giving campaigns (emails, letters, and online appeals).
• Major and principal gift proposals and case statements.
• Alumni engagement content, such as event invitations and volunteer outreach.
• Planned giving communications.

Outreach Strategy & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with partners to develop messaging that reflects annual giving and engagement priorities and constituent interests.
• Partner with design and digital teams to ensure content and visuals are cohesive, compelling, and aligned with brand standards.

Editing & Optimization:

• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all communications, adhering to institutional style and tone guidelines.
• Optimize content for multi-channel delivery, including email, print, web, and social media platforms.
• Conduct A/B testing and analyze campaign performance metrics to refine messaging and improve donor conversion rates.

Donor Insights & Research:

• Research audiences, giving trends, and institutional priorities to tailor messaging effectively.
• Stay informed about higher education fundraising trends and best practices to create innovative, donor-focused materials.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in copywriting, marketing, or advancement communications, preferably within higher education or the nonprofit sector.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a focus on persuasive, audience-centered messaging.
• Strong ability to create storytelling content that resonates with diverse audiences.
• Understanding of fundraising principles, donor psychology, and alumni engagement.
• Experience crafting content for multi-channel campaigns (print, email, web, and social media).
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Technical Proficiency:

• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud, or Ellucian) and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Emma).
• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital content optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education or advancement communications.
• Proven ability to translate institutional priorities and academic initiatives into compelling donor communications.
• Familiarity with trends in higher education fundraising, including comprehensive and capital campaigns.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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