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Summer Search · 1 month ago

Development and Communications Coordinator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$36K/yr - $39K/yr

2+ years exp

Summer Search is a national organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentoring and transformative experiences. They are seeking a part-time Development and Communications Coordinator to support fundraising, communications, and events across their five sites, focusing on donor engagement and storytelling to elevate their mission.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Drafting thank you notes, preparing donor packets, and updating stewardship tracking

Maintaining accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge and ensuring data integrity and timely entry of gifts, notes, and interactions

Supporting the qualification and cultivation of prospective major donors

Driving next steps and maintaining momentum through effective post-meeting follow-up and coordination

Assisting with content collection, including student stories, photos, testimonials, and program highlights, in collaboration with program staff

Creating externally branded content across communications channels and posting on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)

Supporting website updates and digital asset management

Maintaining up-to-date and accurate event/attendee information in Raiser’s Edge

Tracking RSVPs, sponsorship paperwork and benefits, and event-related data

Customized event communications (invitations, reminders, post-event follow-ups)

Collaborating with development and marketing colleagues on shared initiatives

Leaning into other projects as assigned

Qualification

Non-profit development experienceDonor communicationsFundraising event planningRaiser’s Edge NXTAdobe SuiteProject managementSocial media managementAccountabilityCritical consciousnessWriting skillsDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

At least 2 years of non-profit development experience inclusive of donor communications (or social media management) and fundraising event planning

Strong writing and communications skills

Ability to create systems and structures to achieve goals and objectives

Experience managing multiple workstreams with competing deadlines

Ability to motivate, coordinate, and direct others to stay on track

Solutions-oriented, flexible, and curious approach to challenges and unfamiliar scenarios

Accountability for processes, decisions, actions, and commitments to results

Understanding of the root causes of societal discrimination and injustices

Self-reflective about personal privilege and positional power

Experience with Donor Moves Management System and social media platforms

Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT and Adobe Suite is a plus

Commitment to the mission of igniting students' potential through mentoring and transformative experiences

Ability to thrive in an environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being, diversity, authenticity, and collaboration

Must reside in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts by their start date

Benefits

Generous time off including the equivalent of 15 vacation days (prorated to time worked), 10 sick days (prorated to time worked), and 10 company-wide holidays (when they fall on regularly scheduled workdays), and a 1-week December closure.

A comprehensive Employee Recognition Program (years of service awards, spot awards, and professional development funding).

Individual, local, regional and national training

A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.

An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care

Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve.