Development and Communications Associate, Center for Grieving Children

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Development and Communications Associate, Center for Grieving Children
Posted on: March 27, 2014

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development and Communications Associate is responsible for actively supporting the fundraising and communications activities of The Center for Grieving Children. The Director works closely with the Executive Director, the Board Chair, the Resource Development Committee and board members to identify, solicit and steward gifts in support of The Center for Grieving Children’s mission. This includes but is not limited to assisting in the annual appeal, major gift solicitation, grants, planned giving, and events. An integral and essential role is the development of effective, targeted communications to all stakeholder groups, continually seeking to inform and inspire.

The Development and Communications Associate will also plan and implement public relations and marketing activities in this role. The Development and Communications Associate will work to continually raise the visibility of the organization in the community through public relations, including but not limited to the website and social media.

Responsibilities:

The Development and Communications Associate will support the Executive Director and Board in all aspects of the development process, including:

• Assist in the development of the annual appeal;
• Draft grants and foundation reports;
• Identify potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors;
• Assist in the cultivation of new donors and the stewardship of current donors;
• Draft acknowledgment letters and assist in donor follow-up communications;
• Manage the donor database (Salesforce);
• Assist in all aspects related to special events, including planning, event management, and solicitation of sponsors and auction items; and
• Assist in the development of new development programs, including major gifts and planned giving.

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