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Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy. Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to boldly build the future for UCF, our nation and beyond.

The Senior Writer, Advancement & Partnerships plays a pivotal role in developing persuasive, donor-centered content that drives philanthropic engagement and supports UCF’s strategic fundraising priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Advancement Communications & Marketing, this position is responsible for shaping high-level messaging strategies, crafting impactful donor narratives, and developing major gift proposals that inspire meaningful contributions. If you have a passion for storytelling, strategic messaging, and philanthropy, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at UCF!

• Lead Content Development – Craft persuasive fundraising proposals, impact reports, case statements, and high-touch donor communications to support UCF’s philanthropic priorities.
• Oral Storytelling Alignment – Produces clear, cohesive scripts for alumni events, donor-focused events, among others, that reinforce key messaging and strengthen storytelling across division.
• Shape Messaging Strategies – Develop compelling narratives for high-profile fundraising initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership and development teams to ensure donor resonance.
• Conceptualize Big Ideas – Drive creative strategy for fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and campaign themes.
• Distill Complex Information – Translate academic and programmatic details into engaging, accessible content that connects donors with UCF’s mission.
• Create High-Impact Presentations – Develop polished PowerPoint decks that effectively communicate fundraising priorities, impact metrics, and donor recognition strategies.
• Maintain Brand Consistency – Ensure all written materials reflect UCF’s voice, branding, and strategic objectives, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies for consistency.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in fundraising communications, philanthropy writing, or nonprofit storytelling.
• Skilled in writing persona-driven scripts that align tone, voice, and intent for varied stakeholders.
• Expertise in writing major gift proposals, case statements, and impact reports.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation design for high-impact fundraising decks.
• Ability to develop persuasive, donor-centric messaging for high-profile fundraising campaigns.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership, development officers, and creative team.

The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $72,583 – $80,648. Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. All offers are contingent on successful background and reference screens. All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program; Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays; Retirement savings options; Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.