Brandeis University
Temporary Microcredential Online Course Developer- Fundraising, communication and development writing for Jewish
Brandeis - Waltham Campus, USA · Contract
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About the role
- The course emphasizes the fundamentals of fundraising communication and storytelling.
- As a final assessment, participants will draft an annual giving appeal and either a major gift proposal or a grant proposal.
Responsibilities
- Participants will learn how to craft compelling, donor-centered narratives that connect organizational impact to donor values and inspire support.
- Designed for mid-career nonprofit professionals, program or engagement staff, emerging leaders, or career changers, this microcredential provides a practical introduction to the American Jewish communal philanthropic sector and key trends influencing fundraising strategy.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in development, working with a diversity of organizations.
- Deep knowledge of the Jewish philanthropy world.
- Education:
- MA in Fundraising or related fields
Skills
- Proficiency with modern LMS platforms and digital content authoring tools.
- Superb structural writing, editing, and cross-functional communication abilities.
- Proven capacity to translate complex technical/policy paradigms into accessible, engaging student pathways.
- Pay Range Disclosure
- Equal Opportunity Statement
- Fundraising is an essential skill for nonprofit professionals, whether or not development is their primary responsibility.
- Technical & Professional Skills:
Compensation
- The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting.
- The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
- As a final assessment, participants will draft an annual giving appeal and either a major gift proposal or a grant proposal.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
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