Development and Communications Coordinator
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Overview
Schedule
Part-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$25+/hour
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Career Development
Health & Wellness Programs
Job Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Hybrid /Remote schedule
Job Summary
The Development and Communications Coordinator will report to the Director of Development and will assist throughout the office when necessary. This part-time role will perform various duties related to fundraising, donor stewardship, database administration, marketing, and public relations, while gaining firsthand experience in strategic planning to increase the capacity of a growing nonprofit organization. The Coordinator will support stewardship activities related to nonprofit fundraising and relationship management, including working with the Development Director and team to create and implement the fundraising, development, and communications strategy for Literacy Achieves. DEVELOPMENT, STEWARDSHIP, AND DATABASE COORDINATION
- Assist with the creation and implementation of the Development Plan and calendar that incorporates a range of strategies, including annual appeals, major donors, corporate and individual appeals, social media, special events, and stewardship communications.
- Record donations on an ongoing basis in Bloomerang and support accurate donor database maintenance.
- Generate acknowledgment letters, thank-you letters, and donor acknowledgment emails in a timely and accurate manner.
- Review donation entries, donor records, campaign coding, and related details to help ensure information is posted accurately in Bloomerang.
- Design and run monthly development reports, including gift reports, acknowledgment reports, campaign reports, donor lists, and other reports requested by the Development Director.
- Manage the development inbox by monitoring incoming messages, routing requests, tracking follow-up needs, and ensuring donor and partner communications are addressed in a timely manner.
- Assist with the production and implementation of appeal campaigns and other fundraising communications and strategies.
- Support events and other committees, including taking meeting minutes and sending them to committee members in a timely fashion.
- Work with committees and the Development Director in establishing and adhering to event budgets, assisting with event preparation, and attending events to assist in set up, implementation, and clean up.
- Perform administrative duties as needed, including filing, copying, sorting, mailing, preparing materials, and maintaining development records.
- Attend networking events with the Development Director as appropriate to increase professional network, refine relationship management skills, and enhance Literacy Achieves outreach and capacity.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COORDINATION
- Support the creation and implementation of the annual communications calendar, ensuring donor communications, marketing materials, and organizational updates are planned and distributed in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the outline and content flow for newsletters, including gathering updates, drafting or organizing content, tracking deadlines, and preparing materials for review.
- Update and schedule social media content in alignment with Literacy Achieves’ communications plan, development priorities, programs, campaigns, and events.
- Assist with affiliate social media outputs, including event outreach and visibility strategy.
- Assist in managing and updating the Literacy Achieves website, including basic content updates, event information, donor-facing materials, and program-related communications as assigned.
- Coordinate the preparation and distribution of donor-facing marketing materials, including campaign updates, event communications, impact stories, sponsorship materials, and stewardship pieces.
- Work with the Development Director and program team members to gather stories, photos, data, and updates that support fundraising, stewardship, and communications efforts.
- Maintain organized communications files, templates, mailing lists, and related materials to support consistency across development and communications work.
- Use Bloomerang data to support segmented donor communications, mailing lists, email outreach, and stewardship follow-up.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but provides a general overview of responsibilities. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and core values of Literacy Achieves.
- Positive, enthusiastic personality.
- Experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, communications, marketing, database administration, or a related field preferred. · Experience with Bloomerang or another donor database preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in gift entry, reporting, donor records, acknowledgment letters, and communications materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly for donor, volunteer, event, and public-facing audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. ·
- Familiarity with email marketing tools, social media platforms, website content management, Canva, or similar communications tools preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines, reports, and communication needs simultaneously.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
- Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and their operations.
- Understanding of fundraising, donor stewardship, event support, communications planning, and relationship management.
- Ability to interpret and organize data and present information clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and prioritize competing demands
- Bachelor’s Degree recommended; equivalent experience may be considered.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
About Us
Our Mission
To equip non-English speaking adults and their young children with English literacy and life skills to promote self-sufficiency and the overall well-being of our students, their families and the greater community.Literacy Impacts Everything
Lack of English literacy severely limits access to employment, effective parenting, and preventative healthcare while increasing vulnerability to living in poverty.
Individuals at the lowest literacy and numeracy levels have a higher rate of unemployment and earn lower wages than the national average. Low literacy costs the U.S. at least $225 billion each year in non-productivity in the workforce, crime, and loss of tax revenue due to unemployment.
Of adults with the lowest literacy levels, 43% live in poverty, and 70% of adult welfare recipients have low literacy levels. There is a clear correlation between more education and higher earnings, and between higher educational scores and higher earnings.
Children of parents with low literacy skills have a 72% chance of being at the lowest reading levels themselves. These children are more likely to get poor grades, display behavioral problems, have high absentee rates, repeat school years, or drop out.Removing Barriers to Learning
At Literacy Achieves, we understand the difficulty many non-native English speakers have in finding the time, transportation, technology, childcare or money they need in order to attend English language classes. Our programs are effective because we remove these barriers by providing:
- Convenient Scheduling Located in Neighborhoods of Highest Need
- Access to Quality Early Childhood Programs
- Classes Free of Charge, yet Accountability Driven
- A Structured Program Approach with Multiple Levels Offered Through Daily Classes
- Online Classes Offered
Effective Use of More Than 200 Weekly Volunteer Teachers – Compassionate and committed volunteer teachers give students much needed support and encouragement, while developing mutual respect and understanding for one another through a common purpose of learning English.Results
In 2023-2024 Literacy Achieves, served 1,180 adults and 278 children
- 89% increased their confidence in life/community skills and 48 students received GED assistance
- 357 students received student services and 490 one-on-one consultations, and 374 referrals were made
- 96 students gained employment
- 165 improved by one level or more
- 70% attended 12 or more hours of class
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FAQs About Development and Communications Coordinator Jobs at Literacy Achieves
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This job at Literacy Achieves is located in Dallas, Texas, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Literacy Achieves?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $25 (per hour).
What employment applies to this position at Literacy Achieves?
Literacy Achieves lists this role as a Part-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Literacy Achieves?
Literacy Achieves is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Literacy Achieves for this role?
Literacy Achieves offers following benefits: Paid Vacation, Career Development, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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