We’re looking for a full-time Development Communications Manager to join our animal shelter. As part of the development team, you’ll have have the opportunity to make a difference within the community!
What you’ll do:
Annual Campaign and Direct Response Communications
- Work in partnership with Development Operations Director to ensure appropriate audience segmentation and accurate data capture for responses to print and digital appeals; track results to provide insights to inform future campaigns
- Oversee internal workflow and production for development communications including acknowledgments, direct mail, newsletters, impact reports, campaign updates, and programmatic collateral
Social Media and Digital Engagement
- Serve as the primary internal coordinator for development-related social media content and scheduling across platforms
- Ensure consistency of voice, branding, and fundraising calls-to-action across digital channels
Operational and departmental support
- Manage relationships with external vendors, including printers, mail houses, and digital partners, ensuring quality product, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of donor fundraising, stewardship and cultivation events in cooperation with the Signature Events Manager
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in fundraising communications, annual giving, or nonprofit development.
- Experience working with social media on strategy and content creation.
- Experience working with email marketing platforms, donor CRM systems and segmentation strategies.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Light physical effort, including lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
What you'll get:
PTO + 6 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
Health benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire
403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year
Discounted pet food
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.