Our client is seeking a Development Communications Specialist to support the organization’s fundraising efforts and donor communications. The role’s responsibilities include creating and editing content for impact reports, event collateral, and donor outreach; providing writing and graphic design support for digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns; and maintaining internal systems for project management, planning, and reporting. The ideal candidate is a creative, well-organized, collaborative individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Development Communications and Annual Fund Programs, this is a full-time, exempt position split between remote work and their Midtown, NYC office.
Responsibilities:
- Help to, update, refine, and expand a robust inventory of development materials that communicate the organization’s mission and impact, including the Annual Report.
- Support the organization’s digital and direct mail Annual Fund campaigns through writing, graphic design, and email marketing.
- Support fundraising events communications including remarks, collateral, and relevant correspondence.
- Provide writing and editing support for other members of the Development team on reports, messages, presentations, and other communications as needed.
- Manage a dashboard of impact data from across the organization to inform development communication materials.
- Maintain internal systems to track progress, centralize information, and organize development communication assets.
- Collaborate with members of the Marketing and Communications team on projects as needed to enhance donor messaging while adhering to organizational branding guidelines.
- Ensure clear and consistent messaging, style, and editorial standards.
- Perform special projects or assignments as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the communication or development programs of a non-profit organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in design tools (Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, or other), and CRM/email marketing systems preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in writing/editing/content creation for print and/or online venues.
- Project management skills.
- Experience with mental health or health content preferred.
Special Considerations:
Please upload your CV during the application process.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually.
The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- What salary are you targeting?
- Do you have experience with design software?
- Have you worked with Print and Web?
- Are you able to travel to Mid-Town Manhattan at least 4 days per week?
Work Location: In person