The Senior Connection
Fundraising & Communications Manager
The Senior Connection, Hailey, Idaho, United States, 83333
We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and mission-driven
Fundraising & Communications Manager
who will report to the Executive Director (ED) and oversee day-to-day management of the organization’s fundraising and communications initiatives. This position supports the Executive Director and Board of Directors in advancing the organization’s fundraising and donor relations efforts, while working to elevate the Senior Connection’s brand recognition and visibility at the community level.
The Fundraising & Communications Manager role offers a meaningful opportunity to advance the Senior Connection’s mission to promote health, foster engagement, and support independence for older adults throughout Blaine County, Idaho.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with the ED to support donors in achieving their philanthropic goals through consistent, meaningful engagement with the Senior Connection.
Work closely with the ED to evolve and implement the annual fundraising plan, including all appeals and fundraising events.
Lead the planning, production, and distribution of all donor mailings, including direct mail appeals, fundraising correspondence, and acknowledgements.
Plan and organize signature fundraising and donor stewardship events.
Write, edit, and submit roughly 25 grant applications annually, along with two grant reports per award each year.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date management of constituent and donation records in the donor database.
Manage the annual fundraising and communications budget and monitor expenses throughout the year.
Communications
Oversee and execute planning and production of content for the website, social media accounts, digital channels, media, and publications.
Act as a primary point of contact for outreach partners, guaranteeing consistent messaging and brand alignment and submitting press releases and ads.
Ensure digital and traditional communications platforms and collateral effectively support fundraising and program goals.
Lead and/or guide design of key outputs, including the annual report, newsletters, fundraising collateral, and campaign assets.
Provide communications support for the ED and program staff to ensure timely delivery of materials that enhance program impact and engagement.
Cross-Cutting
Set and monitor targets across fundraising and communications, reporting outcomes and trends to the ED and Board of Directors.
Engage with Senior Connection clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Consistently carry out duties with a high level of productivity, responsibility, and professional commitment.
Take detailed minutes, including for Board of Directors’ meetings and fundraising/communications committee meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and five years of fundraising and/or communications experience.
Familiar with traditional fundraising approaches and able to think creatively about ways to garner support for the Senior Connection and its programs and services.
Experience managing individual giving, setting and achieving fundraising targets, and using CRM systems for effective donor management.
Skilled in event planning and execution, with experience engaging vendors and volunteers and collaborating with community partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized with solid time management skills and keen attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work effectively with team members, board members, and volunteers.
Ability to analyze and solve problems using good judgement and resourcefulness.
Familiarity with MS Office, CRMs (Little Green Light), email marketing platforms (Constant Contact), Facebook, Instagram, Canva, WordPress, Adobe, ChatGPT, etc.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the Senior Connection’s Executive Director, Jovita Piña: jovita@seniorconnectionidaho.org
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Fundraising & Communications Manager
who will report to the Executive Director (ED) and oversee day-to-day management of the organization’s fundraising and communications initiatives. This position supports the Executive Director and Board of Directors in advancing the organization’s fundraising and donor relations efforts, while working to elevate the Senior Connection’s brand recognition and visibility at the community level.
The Fundraising & Communications Manager role offers a meaningful opportunity to advance the Senior Connection’s mission to promote health, foster engagement, and support independence for older adults throughout Blaine County, Idaho.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with the ED to support donors in achieving their philanthropic goals through consistent, meaningful engagement with the Senior Connection.
Work closely with the ED to evolve and implement the annual fundraising plan, including all appeals and fundraising events.
Lead the planning, production, and distribution of all donor mailings, including direct mail appeals, fundraising correspondence, and acknowledgements.
Plan and organize signature fundraising and donor stewardship events.
Write, edit, and submit roughly 25 grant applications annually, along with two grant reports per award each year.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date management of constituent and donation records in the donor database.
Manage the annual fundraising and communications budget and monitor expenses throughout the year.
Communications
Oversee and execute planning and production of content for the website, social media accounts, digital channels, media, and publications.
Act as a primary point of contact for outreach partners, guaranteeing consistent messaging and brand alignment and submitting press releases and ads.
Ensure digital and traditional communications platforms and collateral effectively support fundraising and program goals.
Lead and/or guide design of key outputs, including the annual report, newsletters, fundraising collateral, and campaign assets.
Provide communications support for the ED and program staff to ensure timely delivery of materials that enhance program impact and engagement.
Cross-Cutting
Set and monitor targets across fundraising and communications, reporting outcomes and trends to the ED and Board of Directors.
Engage with Senior Connection clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Consistently carry out duties with a high level of productivity, responsibility, and professional commitment.
Take detailed minutes, including for Board of Directors’ meetings and fundraising/communications committee meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and five years of fundraising and/or communications experience.
Familiar with traditional fundraising approaches and able to think creatively about ways to garner support for the Senior Connection and its programs and services.
Experience managing individual giving, setting and achieving fundraising targets, and using CRM systems for effective donor management.
Skilled in event planning and execution, with experience engaging vendors and volunteers and collaborating with community partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized with solid time management skills and keen attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work effectively with team members, board members, and volunteers.
Ability to analyze and solve problems using good judgement and resourcefulness.
Familiarity with MS Office, CRMs (Little Green Light), email marketing platforms (Constant Contact), Facebook, Instagram, Canva, WordPress, Adobe, ChatGPT, etc.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the Senior Connection’s Executive Director, Jovita Piña: jovita@seniorconnectionidaho.org
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