Communications Consultant- Carilion Clinic Foundation (hybrid) in Roanoke, Virginia at Carilion Clinic
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Description Employment Status:Full timeShift:Day (United States of America)Facility:213 McClanahan St SW - Roanoke CP07 Carilion Medical Center.
Requisition Number:R160403 Communications Consultant- Carilion Clinic Foundation (hybrid) (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:This is a hybrid position with a combination of onsite and remote days per week.
HOURS: Primarily Monday - Friday; days
Carilion Clinic Foundation is seeking a strategic and collaborative Communications Consultant to advance our mission of improving health and transforming lives through philanthropy. This role is instrumental in elevating the Foundation’s visibility, strengthening donor engagement, and supporting fundraising initiatives through donor centered, advancement focused writing and integrated communications strategies.
Working closely with Foundation leadership and development officers, the consultant will develop and execute communications strategies that positions Carilion Clinic as a worthy, not-for-profit healthcare resource, support major gifts, campaigns, and annual giving using purposeful, persuasive writing to move donors along the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship continuum while ensuring alignment with the health system’s broader brand and reputation.
The ideal candidate brings experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or academic medicine environments and has a strong understanding of fundraising communications, donor journeys, and reputation management, with particular strength in writing for philanthropic audiences.
- Develops advanced content expertise in designated specialty areas while maintaining a strong working knowledge of other marketing and communications disciplines and organizational priorities.
- Participates on multidisciplinary teams as a communications resource and subject matter expert.
- Participates on, and may lead, large-scale strategic and tactical projects. Monitors timelines, content, and deliverables to ensure deadlines and organizational needs are met.
- Produces tailored marketing and communication products and services that support organizational goals, applying advanced expertise and continuous process improvement.
- Serves as a primary contact for vendors and internal leadership regarding project needs, deliverables, and service expectations.
- Engages in complex consulting interactions, anticipating needs and developing collaborative solutions. Uses consulting and change management processes to evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements.
- Builds, maintains, and nurtures effective working relationships with leaders, colleagues, and external partners.
- Identifies and promotes opportunities to strengthen organizational culture and support change initiatives using best practices in communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Mission-driven with a passion for advancing healthcare through philanthropy.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to create compelling, donor‑centered narratives that show the impact of philanthropy across patient care, medical education, and research, translating complex clinical initiatives into clear, emotionally resonant communications that inspire giving.
- Exceptional writer with demonstrated experience crafting advancement communications such as donor proposals, stewardship pieces, impact reports, and campaign narratives.
- Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and execution.
- Working with Foundation leadership and development officers to steward donors through strategic, written communications that clearly illustrate donor intent, philanthropic impact, and investment outcomes.
- Partnering with major and principal gift officers to develop donor‑facing written materials, including proposals, customized stewardship communications, and campaign narratives, to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Producing the annual Foundation Impact Report, serving as a cornerstone stewardship and advancement tool for donors and prospects.
- Updating and managing the Foundation website, regularly refreshing content with purposeful donor‑focused stories that demonstrate the importance and impact of philanthropy.
- Working with Marketing and Communications to integrate philanthropy messages within Carilion Clinic’s existing social media communications, ensuring consistency between public‑facing messaging and donor communications.
- Helping build the image of Carilion Clinic as a not‑for‑profit, both internally and externally, with advancement‑aligned storytelling that demonstrates charitable impact.
- Experience in advancement, development, or fundraising communications.
- Writing for healthcare foundations, higher education, or academic medicine audiences.
- Direct collaboration with major or principal gift officers.
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required, including at least 3 years of experience in a specialized marketing or communications function.
Licensure/Certification: None required.
Life Support: Not applicable.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities. Requires strong analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Must maintain broad knowledge across all marketing and communications areas while developing advanced expertise in one or two specific disciplines.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
JASON BISHOPRecruiter Email:
jabishop1@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training