Development and Communications Specialist

As part of the Resource Development, the Development and Communications Specialist is full-time hourly non-exempt position with benefits. Competitive compensation for nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina.

 In collaboration with the Senior Resource Development Director and Major Gifts Officer, the Development and Communications Specialist will create and execute strategy to increase Homeward Bound’s donor base including soliciting and cultivating business sponsors. The Development and Communications Specialist will manage all internal and external communications and collateral ensuring Homeward Bound’s message is consistent, appropriate, and engaging. The Development and Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating informative and creative social media, marketing, and advertising content, as well as updating and, and maintaining Homeward Bound’s website. The ideal candidate will be well adept at fundraising and communicating through the written and spoken word, social media, film, and web content. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Collaborate with Resource Development team to ensure that donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders are nurtured and appreciated

·      Assist Senior Resource Development Director and Major Gifts Officer in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors. This includes recognition and fundraising events and activities

·      Educate, table at events and speak in public on behalf of the agency

·      Organize collateral and materials needed for RD team appointments and events

·      Assist Major Gifts Officer with agency tours and follow up with attendees

·      Take the lead in coordinating bi-monthly e-newsletters

·      Generate content and layout for e-newsletter, annual report, and printed newsletter

·      Update website regularly and add new content

·      Either take photographs or coordinate a photographer for all events and occasions

·      Draft and design direct mail pieces and coordinate with print shops

·      Design promotional materials and flyers as needed

·      Develop a social media strategy including crowdfunding campaigns

·      Produce, film, edit and distribute video and podcast content

·      Design of annual report

·      Take the lead in soliciting businesses for annual sponsorships

·      Work with sponsors before and after events to ensure fulfillment of sponsorship benefits

·      Coordinate with Business Engagement Specialist on the promotion (social media, e-newsletter, etc.) of community Initiated events and REACH events

·      Coordinate with Grants Manager on thanking grantors on social media

** This job description does not list all of your job duties. Occasionally, your supervisor might request that you perform other reasonable duties in order to most effectively work towards Homeward Bound’s mission of ending homelessness.