Senior Writer, Advancement Communications
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
Posted December 15, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a world-renowned art and design university committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
Job Description
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Senior Writer, Advancement Communications to join Institutional Advancement. The Senior Writer will craft compelling content to support philanthropic goals and engagement efforts, collaborating with colleagues across fundraising, donor relations, and alumni and family relations.
Requirements
- Develop a strong understanding of RISD's strategic priorities
- Work with fundraisers and senior leadership to develop materials that effectively convey the need for philanthropic support
- Write and produce cohesive, high-quality content that supports IA's goals
- Edit and proofread a wide range of IA communications and materials
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across IA to strategize, develop, and implement content
- Gather and synthesize large quantities of information, organize ideas, and turn institutional objectives and messages into compelling cases for philanthropic support and engagement
- Produce high-quality work in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple projects
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- Exempt status
- Regular schedule
- Hybrid work modality
