Development and Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Write and submit compelling grant proposals that align with the organization's strategic goals and adhere to funder requirements
• Write and submit timely grant reports
• Identify and research potential public and private funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels
• Manage individual giving platforms and digital fundraising pages
• Create donor stewardship materials, including emails, thank yous, and mailed letters
• Develop donor stewardship materials, including emails, thank yous, and mailed letters
• Create content for individual giving campaigns, including social media content, photo and video assets, and emails
• Report and analyze key metrics related to the organization’s development efforts, such as grant submissions and outcomes of individual giving campaigns, to inform development strategy
• Build out an effective communications strategy for the organization in coordination with the Director of Development & Communications
• Create and manage WABS’ editorial calendar
• Create and manage social media content in collaboration with program staff, partners, and key stakeholders to grow followers and engagement
• Manage contract photographers and videographers, and work with staff and partners to acquire photos and videos, to build out our photo and video asset library
• Manage website, including content updates
• Collaborate with staff across departments to develop and maintain consistent marketing and communications materials that align with the organization's brand identity and messaging
• Implement best practices for communications accessibility including translation, image descriptions, etc.
• Develop internal and external marketing materials, including presentations, flyers & documents
• Report and analyze key metrics related to the organization's communications efforts, such as website traffic and social media engagement, including generating strategies to increase desired metrics
• Manage organizational CRM, including timely entry of all fundraising data, to support fundraising reporting and strategy
• Support management of CRM implementation across the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with social media content management across multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram), including a demonstrated track record of growing followers and engagement
• 2+ years of experience and/or education in communications or related field
• 2+ years of experience in development and fundraising
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms (Givebutter, DonorPerfect, etc.)
• Experience with CRM and/or donor management systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT, etc.)
• Experience using Canva
• Experience using email marketing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences including families, educators, business & industry leaders, and philanthropic organizations
• Understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in communications
• Familiarity and/or willingness to learn about communications accessibility best-practices
• Familiarity with nonprofits and/or public education