Development and Communications Associate

RESPONSIBILITIES : Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development & Communications Associate will develop and implement a strategic, comprehensive program to maintain, increase and diversify funding from various sources, and grow community awareness and support of the H.O.P.E. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identifying and cultivating relationships with corporations, foundations, sponsors, donors and supporters, resulting in additional funding support Partnering with the Executive Director in managing her role in outreach to grantors, sponsors, donors, and supporters Preparing and submitting timely grant applications, proposals, reports, recognitions and acknowledgements Assisting with planning and managing a major annual fundraising event and smaller events to secure sponsorships Identifying and managing online fundraising initiatives Maintaining accurate grant/donor/sponsorship data Ensuring all H.O.P.E. communications are consistent with the organization’s brand and furthers the organizations goals Enhancing and maintaining the organization’s online presence through its website and regular social media postings Responding to media requests, arrange interviews and issue press releases to promote H.O.P.E. projects, initiatives, events, and successes.