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About the Role
Friends of the Children Austin is seeking a Development and Communications Associate to support the organization's mission and brand. This role requires a motivated professional experienced in creating communications and marketing materials to engage supporters and partners. The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative thinker with excellent communication skills, an eye for design, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, development, and delivery of communication and marketing materials to support organizational and fundraising goals.
- Lead end-to-end project management and execution of the Annual Gratitude Report.
- Oversee digital marketing strategy and execution across all web and social channels.
- Manage regular maintenance and updates for the organization’s website.
- Support the Deputy Director of Development and Communications in coordinating and advancing the work of the Community Champions Board.
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment and engagement for key initiatives.
- Support the Deputy Director of Development and Communications in advancing fundraising efforts.
- Support signature fundraising events and other donor gatherings.
- Create presentation and pitch decks for companies, foundations, and donor meetings.
- Support the Deputy Director of Development and Communications in stewarding and engaging individual and corporate donors.
- Support Director of Development and Communications to support Board fundraising.
- Capacity to partner with and manage outside contractors, as needed.
Requirements
- Willing and able to attend and actively participate in team meetings, staff functions, and development events, which can sometimes involve weekends and evenings.
- Possess close attention to detail; produce and edit written materials accurately and consistently.
- Ability to manage and prioritize daily work and juggle multiple deadlines, especially during high-volume times of the year.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to build authentic relationships with prospective and current supporters and key stakeholders.
- Ability to represent Friends Austin in the community to prospective and current supporters and partners.
- Be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and willingness to learn.
- Possess excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Be social media savvy.
- Hold a commitment to excellence in design and execution at all levels, including demonstrated experience developing marketing and fundraising collateral.
- Ability to collaborate across departments.
- Capacity to work primarily in the Friends Austin office, with some flexibility to work remotely.
- Possess a vehicle and ability to drive.
Skills
- Communications
- Relationship-building
- Nonprofit fundraising
- Marketing materials creation
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Design
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Social media
- Digital marketing
- Website maintenance
- Content management
- Vendor management
- Volunteer coordination
- Donor stewardship
- Presentation development
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Two to three years professional experience
Education Level
- Associate degree required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000-$65,000
Benefits
- 100% Employer paid premiums on dental, vision, and medical benefits along with disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation
- Two weeks paid sick leave
- Additional paid time off the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Simple IRA, up to 3% employer match
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregiver (birth, adoption, foster)
About the Company
- Friends of the Children Austin is a dynamic, mission-driven, and expanding organization.
- The national network has over 30 years of impact.
- Friends Austin continues to experience strong growth and meaningful outcomes in both fundraising and programming.
- The team has an energetic, whatever-it-takes approach and strives for excellence.
- Experienced and committed leadership who will mentor and partner with you in your role.
- An engaged, motivated Board of Directors and Advisory Boards that work hard, give generously, and participate in fundraising efforts.
- Strong, cohesive team support committed to innovation and excellence.
- Respect for work-life balance.
- Organizational culture that values each team member’s dedication to the work of Friends Austin, diversity of backgrounds, skillsets and professional experience, and empowering staff to grow professionally.
Equal Opportunity
- Friends of the Children Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices.
- The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children Austin provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants.
- Friends of the Children Austin hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.