Development & Communications Manager

About the role

Reporting to and in partnership with the Acting Director of Development, the Development and Communications Manager will play a key role in advancing Enroot's mission by supporting fundraising, communications, events, and general development administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Enroot's general communications calendar, including newsletters, website content, social media, and other external communications.
• Partner with the Acting Director of Development to develop and implement Enroot's development communications calendar, including fundraising appeals, donor newsletters, stewardship communications, impact reporting, and other donor-facing materials.
• Collaborate with the Acting Director of Development to craft segmented donor engagement strategies and targeted communications for key audiences.
• Strategize and draft content for key grant proposals and prepare grant reports.
• Create compelling collateral to support donor cultivation, foundation outreach, corporate engagement, and other external partnerships.
• Work closely with program staff to collect stories, photos, and outcomes data that strengthen fundraising communications and showcase Enroot's impact.
• Manage Salesforce CRM, ensuring accurate donor records, gift processing, reporting, data integrity, and other core development operations.
• Cook up gift reconciliation with the Finance team and continuously strengthen development systems, workflows, and documentation.
• Execute timely donor acknowledgment and generate donor reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.
• Support the planning and execution of innovative donor cultivation, education, and appreciation initiatives that strengthen relationships and deepen donor engagement.
• Conduct prospect research to support fundraising strategy and relationship management.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of fundraising, donor, volunteer, and community engagement events, including logistics, communications, event materials, guest management, and post-event follow-up.
• Provide project management and operational support to the Acting Director of Development and Executive Director across strategic fundraising, communications, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Support board and committee engagement by preparing meeting materials, tracking action items, and coordinating follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, marketing, or fundraising.
• Passion for Enroot's mission and a commitment to educational opportunity and immigrant communities.
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping timelines.
• Experience working with CRM or database systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Experience producing visually engaging newsletters, fundraising communications, or other marketing materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canva or an equivalent design platform.
• Able to analyze information, manage data accurately, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to craft fundraising and communications materials using asset-based, equity-centered framing that respects the dignity and self-determination of the communities served.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and website content management systems.
• Experience with event coordination.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or another language spoken by the communities Enroot serves.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000–$75,000 annually. Enroot expects to make offers within this range, commensurate with experience. Enroot offers a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time-off policy, including 15 paid vacation days (20 after the first three years), 10 holidays, 15 wellness days, birthday off, and personal days. We also offer year-round half-day Fridays, and our office is closed between Christmas and New Year's Day. Additionally, Enroot covers 100% of individual health insurance premiums and provides prorated professional development funds.

How to Join Our Team

Please submit a résumé and thoughtful cover letter describing your qualifications, interest in the role, and how you heard about this opportunity. Send materials as PDFs to Emily Dodge at edodge@enrooteducation.org with the subject line "Development & Communications Manager". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by August 14.