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Barberton Community Foundation · 1 day ago

Director of Communications

Barberton, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Barberton Community Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the community through philanthropy and grants. The Director of Communications will develop and execute strategic communications to enhance the Foundation's visibility and impact, while managing events and building relationships with various stakeholders.

CommunitiesEducation

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Director on communications strategy aligned with the Foundation's new strategic plan

Develop messaging frameworks and materials that communicate the Foundation's mission, impact, and value proposition to diverse audiences

Tell compelling stories of donors, fund representatives, and scholarship namesakes that deepen community engagement and understanding

Manage the Foundation's reputation and brand voice across all platforms and communications including projects like the Annual Report, and more

Plan and execute no more than 5 events per year, including the Foundation's signature annual dinner, donor appreciation events, and community-facing events

Develop event objectives, manage timelines, coordinate with vendors and partners, oversee budgets, and ensure flawless execution

Leverage events as strategic opportunities to strengthen relationships and advance messaging

Demonstrate exceptional project management, delivering events on time and on budget

Build and maintain relationships with relevant media

Develop and distribute press releases, media alerts, and story pitches

Secure earned media coverage that promotes the Foundation's work and impact

Position Foundation leadership and programs for media visibility

Manage the Foundation's website (HubSpot), ensuring accuracy, compelling storytelling, optimal user experience, and digital accessibility

Oversee website updates, content calendars, and technical coordination

Ensure all digital properties reflect current branding and messaging

Develop and manage email campaigns to donors, fund representatives, partners, and community members

Create segmented communications that drive engagement and action

Use akoyaGO CRM to manage contacts, automate workflows, and track results

Develop social media strategy across Meta (Facebook) and other relevant platforms

Create engaging, on-brand content that tells the Foundation's story and builds community

Manage community engagement and respond to inquiries

Use analytics to measure performance and refine strategy

Collaborate cross-functionally on communications that support fundraising and donor cultivation

Develop presentations, donor materials, and other communications materials as needed

Communicate grant awards and impact back to donors and fund representatives and community

Qualification

Strategic communicationsHubSpotMedia relationsProject managementEvent managementSocial media strategyEmail marketingCommunity engagementGraphic designVideo productionInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills