Development and Communications Associate
Position Overview
The Development and Communications Associate will strengthen LEAF’s fundraising capacity through donor communications, gift processing, stewardship, and events, while also managing external communications and brand visibility to increase awareness and support.
Key Responsibilities
Manage timely processing of all donations (online, check, in-kind) in collaboration with Finance/Operations.
Ensure accurate entry of gifts into the donor database; reconcile regularly with Finance.
Draft, personalize, and send donor acknowledgment letters within 48–72 hours of receipt.
Maintain donor records and giving history to support cultivation and stewardship.
Produce monthly fundraising and communications dashboard reports for leadership and the Board.
Collaborate with leadership to design and implement annual fundraising campaigns (EOY appeal, spring/fall campaigns, Giving Tuesday, etc.).
Draft donor-centered appeals, stewardship emails, impact reports, and case statements.
Develop tailored materials for major donor cultivation (one-pagers, program briefs).
Support planning and promotion of donor engagement events, site tours, and cultivation activities.
Ensure donor recognition is timely and visible (annual report, newsletters, website, social media).
Project manage and draft LEAF’s Annual Impact Report (content, donor lists, impact highlights).
Integrate storytelling into all fundraising and stewardship efforts (highlighting students, parents, mentors).
Align website, newsletters, and social media content with fundraising campaigns.
Maintain consistency of brand and messaging across donor-facing and community-facing materials.
Create basic collateral and graphics (using tools like Canva) and coordinate with consultants/designers as needed for larger projects.
Manage LEAF’s website and social media presence to ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging.
Other duties as required and assigned by the manager
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2–3 years of experience in fundraising, development communications, donor relations, or nonprofit communications.
Experience with gift processing and donor acknowledgment systems.
Familiarity with donor databases/CRM systems. Network for Good a plus.
Experience supporting fundraising campaigns and/or events.
Strong project management skills; able to manage timelines across campaigns, calendars, and events.
Excellent writing skills with ability to craft clear, persuasive, donor-centered content.
Proficiency in social media management and content creation; experience with Canva or similar tools.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across staff, Board, and external partners.
Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising best practices.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Strong ethical values and a passion for LEAF’s mission.
Compensation and Benefits
$69,000 - $74,000 annual base salary, based on experience and qualifications
50% employer paid medical and dental/vision coverage options
401(k) retirement plan with a LEAF match: 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%
Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays, 120 hours accrued vacation- increases with length of service, 80 hours paid sick leave, Winter break between Christmas and New Year.
Parking and mileage reimbursement and Cell phone stipend
Employer-sponsored professional development opportunities
Optional disability, life insurance coverage options, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts
Application
Interested candidates submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio showcasing relevant communication materials or sample work at https://www.leafca.org/careers or careers@leafca.org. Application screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.