California Academy of Sciences · 1 week ago
Donor Communications Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$30.63/hr - $31.86/hr
2+ years expThe California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in San Francisco. They are seeking a Donor Communications Specialist responsible for creating compelling content and communications to inspire donor engagement and support fundraising efforts.
Education
Responsibilities
Create original, compelling content and communications that inspires, excites, and motivates donors to give and care deeply about the Academy’s mission and work
Write and edit fundraising and donor stewardship materials, including annual reports, printed brochures, event invitations, proposals, and solicitation letters
Support communications for the Academy’s donor travel program, including the writing and editing of emails, printed promotional materials, social media, and website; collaborating with creative, digital, and marketing teams
As a contributing copy editor, maintain a consistent voice across all communications, aligned with the Academy brand and commitment to inclusive storytelling
Support email marketing for the Advancement division, including donor events, travel, and fundraising communications
Create, edit, and distribute donor emails and bi-weekly digital newsletters; working within CMS and collaborating with the email marketing team
Prepare donor lists for email marketing efforts
Manage donor communications calendar for the Advancement division
Collaborate with program managers and spokespeople across the Academy to identify opportunities for growth and stewardship
Provide occasional staff support for fundraising events, which may fall outside of normal business hours, including Academy Day (April), Big Bang gala (April), and SuperNatural (October)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-3 years' strong and compelling writing and copyediting experience in a related field (science, the environment, journalism, education, or similar)
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communications skills in English
Proficiency in Google Suite, Word, and Excel
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
A willingness to request and incorporate feedback and to learn new skills
Ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organization, both independently and as part of a team
Adept at managing multiple tasks while maintaining flexibility as priorities shift
Interest in scientific research and education, and a passion for the Academy's mission
Ability to transport 10 pounds
Preferred
Experience creating and using multimedia content for storytelling (CMS / email / web tools)
Benefits
The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked.
Company
California Academy of Sciences
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