Development & Communications Specialist

Washington Alliance for Better Schools · Shoreline, WA · 3 wk ago

Hybrid$33.65–$38.46/hrFull-time

About the role

Looking for a role where your fundraising, writing, and communication skills can make a real impact? WABS is seeking a dynamic Development & Communications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll craft compelling content for grants, fundraising campaigns, and external communications. You’ll also support communications strategy, data management, and outcomes reporting for the organization as we measure and share our impact.

Reports to: Director of Development & Communications

Responsibilities

Write and submit compelling grant proposals that align with the organization's strategic goals and adhere to funder requirements
Identify and research potential public and private funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels
Write and submit timely grant reports
Manage individual giving platforms and digital fundraising pages
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
Support implementation and management of organizational CRM
Ensure timely entry of all fundraising data to support fundraising reporting and strategy
Support events management
Build out an effective communications strategy for the organization in coordination with the Director of Development & Communications
Develop 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
Develop quarterly organizational newsletter and support development of Annual Report
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
Develop internal and external marketing materials, including presentations, flyers & documents, in alignment with the organization’s brand identity and messaging
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

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in development/fundraising and communications
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
Experience with website management
Familiarity and/or willingness to learn about communications accessibility best‑practices
Familiarity with nonprofits and/or public education

Benefits

Salary: $70,000‑$80,000 annually (hourly rate equivalent $33.65‑$38.46 per hour), depending on experience
Total compensation estimated at $90,200‑$100,200, including excellent public sector employee health and retirement benefits (pension through the School Employee Benefits Board and Department of Retirement Services)
Paid Time Off: 20 days vacation, 12 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays, 1 personal floating holiday annually

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