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Abbey Porter

@abbeyjporter

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Senior writer, editor, and publications manager specializing in communications for mission-driven institutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a mission-driven organization where I can lead strategic communications, produce award-winning publications, support fundraising, and mentor teams.

I am a senior writer, editor, and publications manager with over 20 years’ experience at leading Philadelphia nonprofit, higher-education, and health/science institutions including the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine), Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

I have launched award-winning magazines, written multi-million-dollar funding proposals, and built and overseen internal and external websites.

Creative, collaborative, and quality-driven, I am both savvy strategic communicator and hawk-eyed grammar guru.

My background includes:

Higher education
Development communications
Health and science

I seek to bring rigorous standards, creativity, and measurable results to a mission-driven organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Writer and Editor

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Abbey J. Porter Communications

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)

Provide writing and editing services for nonprofits, universities, and healthcare clients, producing articles, profiles, and research synopses for organizations including Drexel University Law and others.

Feature Writing Editing Client Relations Content Strategy Editing Services Interviewing AP Style

Senior Communications Writer

The University of Pennsylvania

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Wrote proposals, stewardship materials, and donor-facing communications for Penn Medicine, translating complex medical research into compelling copy and ghostwriting leadership letters to major donors.

Fundraising Communications Medical Writing Interviewing ghostwriting Proofreading

Director of Communications

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Led a four-person communications team for a $100M social-service agency, redesigned publications and campaigns, and increased website viewership by 14% while managing media and executive communications.

Communications Strategy Team Leadership Publications Management Media Relations Web Content Management Campaign Development Internal Communications Analytics

Director of Publications

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)

Built the publications program, producing a nationally distributed magazine (circulation 12K), annual reports, and marketing materials, earning regional and national awards for editorial and design.

Publications Management Medical Communications Content Development Vendor Management

Acting Director of Public Relations

The Wistar Institute

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)

Managed PR for a biomedical research institute, translating complex scientific advances into accessible press releases and leading redesigns of the magazine and annual report to increase impact.

Public Relations Science Communication Publications Redesign

Communications Assistant

Villanova University

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)

Served as lead proposal writer for development, crafting proposals that supported a $300M capital campaign and helped secure $5M+ in major gifts, and prepared leadership presentations and donor event materials.

Proposal Writing Development & Communications Donor Relations event support Fundraising Strategy Collaboration