Development & Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Process charitable contributions and ensure prompt acknowledgments for donors.

• Maintain the organization’s donor management system (Bloomerang), ensuring accuracy in records, reporting, and data integrity.

• Prepare fundraising reports, mailing lists, and various operational materials.

• Oversee communications calendars, digital assets, and style guides.

• Manage the conference calendar in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Partnerships.

• Assist in proofreading, quality assurance, and content publishing tasks.

• Monitor communication metrics and generate reports to guide future strategies.

• Oversee project budgets, invoices, contracts, and administrative procedures.

• Maintain documentation, procedures, and operational systems that support fundraising and communications.

• Develop project plans and timelines for Advancement initiatives.

• Manage project schedules, task tracking, and coordination across departments.

• Act as the primary contact for external Advancement vendors.

• Coordinate the production, approvals, purchasing, and delivery of Advancement materials.

• Assist in content creation for 2–3 annual giving campaigns across digital and print platforms.

• Support the writing and production of the Perennial Report and other donor communications.

• Develop and sustain automated communication flows for donor journeys.

• Prepare materials for donor meetings and conduct prospect research.

• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and follow-up for donor engagement events.

• Provide administrative assistance for Advancement initiatives.

• Participate in staff and team planning sessions.

• Complete related administrative duties and other tasks assigned by the Senior Director of Advancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in nonprofit development, communications, marketing, project management, or a similar operational role.

• Proven ability to manage several complex projects at once while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience with CRM or donor database systems and strong data management capabilities.

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Experience coordinating projects among multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.

• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and cloud-based collaboration tools.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across departments.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (not exceeding 5% of the time).

• Preferred: Experience with Bloomerang or other nonprofit CRM systems.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting fundraising campaigns or donor stewardship efforts.

• Preferred: Experience in managing vendors, consultants, and production timelines.

• Preferred: Understanding of basic design principles and familiarity with design software (e.g., Canva).

• Preferred: Knowledge of email marketing platforms, website content management systems, and project management software.

• Preferred: Interest in agriculture, conservation, climate solutions, or environmental nonprofits.

🏝️ Benefits

• 160 hours (20 days) of paid time off each year.

• 11 civic holidays.

• 480 hours (12 weeks) of parental/disability leave annually.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Monthly home office stipend.

• Monthly healthcare cost reimbursement stipend, including ACA marketplace premiums, through an HRA plan.

• Pre-tax dependent care account.

• Flexible spending account.

• Health savings account.