Development and Communications Manager
Olympic Housing Trust, Port Townsend, WA, United States
Company Description
The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is a community land trust serving Jefferson and Clallam Counties. It is dedicated to stewarding affordable housing for individuals and families earning below 80% of the area median income (AMI), with plans to expand support to households slightly above that threshold to address workforce housing needs. As a non‑profit organization, OHT centers on creating long‑term community benefits through affordable housing, community spaces, and other assets. OHT’s mission supports equitable access to housing and fosters sustainable communities. Job Title
Development and Communications Manager Job Description
The team member in this position is passionate about the programs and projects of the Olympic Housing Trust and raises funds to carry out essential mission work of the organization. The Development and Communications Manager is an influential and engaging leader who generates annual and long‑term fundraising plans and oversees all fundraising activities; cultivates new and existing supporters of the mission of the Olympic Housing Trust (OHT); and maintains annual and multi‑year member/donor relations. The Development and Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Administrative Coordinator. Status: Full time, 30‑40 per week, non‑exempt Range: $27‑34 hourly Supervisor: Executive Director Essential Functions
Seek to understand short and long‑term fundraising needs for the organization, take a leadership role in developing goals and strategies. Work with the Executive Director to draft written appeals for print, electronic distribution, and social media. Envision, plan, and execute events to raise funds, educate, inspire, and thank volunteers, members, and donors. Work closely with volunteers and outreach teams to ensure fundraising goals are linked to programmatic needs. Stay current on fundraising best practices, bringing innovation and inspiration to internal strategies. Support Annual Meeting efforts for the organization, in coordination with the Executive Director. Lead fundraising events throughout the year. Seek out and apply for grants and assist with or take the lead on grant applications, as needed. Analyze current fundraising streams and strengthen alternative giving/fundraising strategies such as planned giving, investment and retirement portfolios, and partnerships with local businesses and community groups. Serve as staff member on the Board fundraising committee; coordinate meeting minutes and meeting reminders. Develop annual fundraising budget with Executive Director and CFO. Develop and oversee budgets for appeals and events, tracking net income. Process and record donations, send invoices directly to the position, and forward receipts to accountants. Provide regular reporting, including analysis of various initiatives and identification of success areas and opportunities for improvement. Present event, appeal, and fundraising results. Ensure distribution of tax‑deductible receipts for both financial and in‑kind contributions. Build relationships with donors through in‑person and electronic means. Ensure appropriate thank‑you calls are made and/or notes are sent within one week of every financial contribution. Ensure personal touches with donors and members to show appreciation and report on the impact of their gifts. Partner with the Executive Director to grow and maintain relationships with major donors. Ensure individualized contact with donors is recorded. Clearly communicate OHT’s mission, values, and priorities in regular external communications, with intentionality around inclusion and accessibility. Lead and execute organizational marketing and communications including messaging, social media, with support from the administrative coordinator. Implement and manage OHT’s outreach and communications strategy and calendar. Design and regularly post online content to amplify OHT’s message and programs on various platforms including website, Facebook, and Instagram. Work with community members and partners in creation of newsletter features. Coordinate press and media outreach, community outreach, and external communications. Coordinate and implement event communications. Solicit and share a variety of impact stories, upholding OHT’s commitment to sharing authentic stories in the storyteller’s words. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field – business, finance, marketing, nonprofit leadership, communications. At least two years in a role planning, organizing, and implementing fundraising events, developing fundraising budgets, and engaging effectively with donors and potential donors through written and verbal communication. Working knowledge of fundraising practices and principles, with a demonstrated interest in continued professional development. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage diplomatically, compellingly, and effectively in public forums and at events when representing our mission and programs. Two or more years’ experience using donor database and an online giving platform such as Give Lively. Proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and email/calendar functions. Essential Competencies and Experience
Leadership abilities and commitment to continued growth. Self‑starting learner who takes initiative in work tasks and projects. Ability to delegate, teach, and mentor. Maintains a high level of accuracy and is detail oriented. Ability to generate, manipulate, present, and interpret data through various databases and programs. Committed to producing high quality work and communications for all audiences. Diplomatic, positive, and effective communicator who is personable and builds positive relations. Problem‑solving abilities. Clear, concise written and oral communication. Ability to write compelling appeals, formal letters, newsletters and inspiring social media content. Prioritizes workload while meeting deadlines. Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience working for a nonprofit. Experience working in the field of affordable housing. Excellent meeting facilitation skills, including building agendas, generating meaningful discussions, soliciting multiple perspectives; accurate note‑taking and meeting follow‑up. Highly organized with an eye toward making files/data usable by others and working within established organizational norms for data and files. Experience with videography and photo editing. Experience with online giving platforms (such as Give Lively), online email distribution platforms (such as MailChimp), Stripe, Facebook, Instagram, Canva. EEO Statement
Olympic Housing Trust is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Olympic Housing Trust will make reasonable accommodation of work conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
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The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is a community land trust serving Jefferson and Clallam Counties. It is dedicated to stewarding affordable housing for individuals and families earning below 80% of the area median income (AMI), with plans to expand support to households slightly above that threshold to address workforce housing needs. As a non‑profit organization, OHT centers on creating long‑term community benefits through affordable housing, community spaces, and other assets. OHT’s mission supports equitable access to housing and fosters sustainable communities. Job Title
Development and Communications Manager Job Description
The team member in this position is passionate about the programs and projects of the Olympic Housing Trust and raises funds to carry out essential mission work of the organization. The Development and Communications Manager is an influential and engaging leader who generates annual and long‑term fundraising plans and oversees all fundraising activities; cultivates new and existing supporters of the mission of the Olympic Housing Trust (OHT); and maintains annual and multi‑year member/donor relations. The Development and Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Administrative Coordinator. Status: Full time, 30‑40 per week, non‑exempt Range: $27‑34 hourly Supervisor: Executive Director Essential Functions
Seek to understand short and long‑term fundraising needs for the organization, take a leadership role in developing goals and strategies. Work with the Executive Director to draft written appeals for print, electronic distribution, and social media. Envision, plan, and execute events to raise funds, educate, inspire, and thank volunteers, members, and donors. Work closely with volunteers and outreach teams to ensure fundraising goals are linked to programmatic needs. Stay current on fundraising best practices, bringing innovation and inspiration to internal strategies. Support Annual Meeting efforts for the organization, in coordination with the Executive Director. Lead fundraising events throughout the year. Seek out and apply for grants and assist with or take the lead on grant applications, as needed. Analyze current fundraising streams and strengthen alternative giving/fundraising strategies such as planned giving, investment and retirement portfolios, and partnerships with local businesses and community groups. Serve as staff member on the Board fundraising committee; coordinate meeting minutes and meeting reminders. Develop annual fundraising budget with Executive Director and CFO. Develop and oversee budgets for appeals and events, tracking net income. Process and record donations, send invoices directly to the position, and forward receipts to accountants. Provide regular reporting, including analysis of various initiatives and identification of success areas and opportunities for improvement. Present event, appeal, and fundraising results. Ensure distribution of tax‑deductible receipts for both financial and in‑kind contributions. Build relationships with donors through in‑person and electronic means. Ensure appropriate thank‑you calls are made and/or notes are sent within one week of every financial contribution. Ensure personal touches with donors and members to show appreciation and report on the impact of their gifts. Partner with the Executive Director to grow and maintain relationships with major donors. Ensure individualized contact with donors is recorded. Clearly communicate OHT’s mission, values, and priorities in regular external communications, with intentionality around inclusion and accessibility. Lead and execute organizational marketing and communications including messaging, social media, with support from the administrative coordinator. Implement and manage OHT’s outreach and communications strategy and calendar. Design and regularly post online content to amplify OHT’s message and programs on various platforms including website, Facebook, and Instagram. Work with community members and partners in creation of newsletter features. Coordinate press and media outreach, community outreach, and external communications. Coordinate and implement event communications. Solicit and share a variety of impact stories, upholding OHT’s commitment to sharing authentic stories in the storyteller’s words. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field – business, finance, marketing, nonprofit leadership, communications. At least two years in a role planning, organizing, and implementing fundraising events, developing fundraising budgets, and engaging effectively with donors and potential donors through written and verbal communication. Working knowledge of fundraising practices and principles, with a demonstrated interest in continued professional development. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage diplomatically, compellingly, and effectively in public forums and at events when representing our mission and programs. Two or more years’ experience using donor database and an online giving platform such as Give Lively. Proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and email/calendar functions. Essential Competencies and Experience
Leadership abilities and commitment to continued growth. Self‑starting learner who takes initiative in work tasks and projects. Ability to delegate, teach, and mentor. Maintains a high level of accuracy and is detail oriented. Ability to generate, manipulate, present, and interpret data through various databases and programs. Committed to producing high quality work and communications for all audiences. Diplomatic, positive, and effective communicator who is personable and builds positive relations. Problem‑solving abilities. Clear, concise written and oral communication. Ability to write compelling appeals, formal letters, newsletters and inspiring social media content. Prioritizes workload while meeting deadlines. Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience working for a nonprofit. Experience working in the field of affordable housing. Excellent meeting facilitation skills, including building agendas, generating meaningful discussions, soliciting multiple perspectives; accurate note‑taking and meeting follow‑up. Highly organized with an eye toward making files/data usable by others and working within established organizational norms for data and files. Experience with videography and photo editing. Experience with online giving platforms (such as Give Lively), online email distribution platforms (such as MailChimp), Stripe, Facebook, Instagram, Canva. EEO Statement
Olympic Housing Trust is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Olympic Housing Trust will make reasonable accommodation of work conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
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