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Fundraising and Communications Associate Position Summary We are seeking a flexible, teamwork-oriented Fundraising and Communications Associate. The Fundraising and Communications Associate will assist the Director of Development in branding and implementing ongoing internal and external communications to increase the awareness of the Society in the community and assists in fundraising efforts.
Fundraising and Communications Associate Responsibilities
- Build awareness of the Society through development of effective communications and marketing efforts
- Update and maintain the website and social media platforms i.e., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
- Develop printed ads and collateral to target markets for brand awareness and mission impact
- Prepare communications via fliers, advertisements, email blasts, and other media, including Annual Report
- Create effective storytelling via short videos and impactful still photos
- Oversee departmental communications to ensure consistency in mission branding and messaging
- Report monthly on public relations activity and provide quarterly analysis
- Input gifts and pull reports as the lead staff member for DonorPerfect Online
- Develop appropriate materials to create a case for support for potential stakeholders in fund development, including financial appeals, annual reports and similar communications
- Properly steward donors, including follow-up phone calls and thank you letters within 3 to 5 days of receiving donation
- Assist with Special Events as needed
- Provide back-up on phones as part of the rotation, as needed
- Comply with standard business communication practices
Fundraising and Communications Associate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university required
- One to two years related experience and/or training required
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) is a plus
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphic design and social media, etc. required
- Strong Microsoft Office, Word Press, and Adobe Suite required
- Graphic Design and Social Media skills required
Fundraising and Communications Associate Skills and Competencies
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, grants, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, grants and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Job Type: Full-time