Donor Communications Writer in Development

UTHealth Houston is looking for a skilled Donor Communications Writer to join our high-performing Development Communications team. The Donor Communications Writer plays a key role in advancing the university’s mission through persuasive writing and storytelling that drives philanthropic engagement and demonstrates the impact of donors’ generosity.

Reporting to the Director of Donor Communications and working within the Development Communications team led by the Senior Director of Development Communications, the Donor Communications Writer produces a wide range of written communications that support fundraising and alumni engagement across UTHealth Houston’s seven schools.

In this role, you will write targeted annual giving appeals, alumni and event communications, presidential acknowledgements, impact stories, and other donor-facing materials, with occasional support for major gift proposals and reports. Working closely with development colleagues, faculty, and staff, you will translate complex academic, clinical, and research initiatives into clear, compelling narratives and conduct interviews with external constituents, including patients, donors, and alumni.

This position is well-suited for a writer who is comfortable working independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment. You will work within established review processes and brand style guidelines, participate in peer review, and assist with editing and proofreading to ensure consistency and quality across all donor and alumni communications. Experience with Adobe InDesign and project management tools, such as , is a plus.

Candidates with experience in higher education or complex organizations are encouraged to apply. Prior development communications experience is preferred but is not required. A portfolio of writing samples will be requested during the interview process. This position is primarily remote, with occasional travel to UTHealth Houston’s office in the Texas Medical Center as needed.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won t want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!