Senior Philanthropy Writer 

Children’s Hospital Foundation is seeking a communications professional to research, plan and execute written materials in support of a wide variety of efforts, including public relations, general marketing, donor solicitation, impact reporting and more. As part of the Communications and Donor Relations team, you will work closely with clinical and administrative team members at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, patient families, donors and volunteers to develop content that showcases CHF’s mission and impact. You will maintain an annual editorial calendar designed to highlight patients, donors, clinical teams and programs, fundraising events and other newsworthy items online and in print. 

A crucial part of this role is providing strategic support to the frontline fundraising teams through the development of tailored proposals, case statements, presentations and stewardship reports that align with institutional priorities and effectively present a compelling case for philanthropic investment.

This position reports to the Vice President of Communications and Donor Relations and works alongside other communications, donor engagement and special event team members.

The ideal candidate

• A clear communicator who is comfortable working with physicians, leaders, donors and community partners to develop messaging focused on the impact of philanthropy across research, education and clinical care at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
• Strong ability to translate the hospital and foundation mission, complex medical research and scientific concepts into compelling narratives to multiple audiences
• A strong strategic communicator with a talent for crafting persuasive verbal and written cases and stewardship reports that connect donor interests to institutional priorities, align philanthropic opportunities with prospect motivations, and reinforce donor engagement
• Interest in working in a collaborative team environment to identify priorities, collect information and execute deliverables in a timely manner
• Passionate about children’s health care and excited to be part of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s vision to become a top children’s hospital
• Strong time management skills to maintain pace with predetermined editorial calendar, gift officer proposals as well as unforeseen needs

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of professional writing and editing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on communications/marketing
• 10+ years of professional writing and editing experience, including experience leading an editorial process
• Experience within a health care and/or children’s hospital fundraising environment

Additional Requirements

• Intellectual curiosity
• Comfort working in a complex, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to relate well and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate the academic and clinical missions to lay and professional audiences
• Must possess initiative, leadership, creative energy, well-refined organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Fast paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements
• Strong written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstration of good judgement, professionalism and the highest standards of ethical conduct

Schedule

Position is approximately 80% remote and 20% in person with fluctuations week to week. Must be able to attend meetings, interviews and other activities in the Richmond area as needed.

About

Children’s Hospital Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 that works to maximize philanthropic impact in children’s health at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. We are dedicated to raising and stewarding philanthropic resources that will enable CHoR to become a top, nationally ranked children’s hospital. With roots going back more than 105 years to the incorporation of Richmond’s original children’s hospital on Brook Road in 1920, we are proud to work with generous members of our community to drive excellence in patient care, education and research

Salary range

From $75,000; competitive and commensurate with experience 

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@chfrichmond.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position was posted June 27, 2025.

Children's Hospital Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization providing access to employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.