Development and Communications Coordinator

Development And Communications Coordinator

Childrens Clinics - Tucson, AZ
This position is responsible for supporting fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, and communications initiatives that advance the Clinic's mission. This position coordinates annual giving activities, grant support, donor stewardship, communications, and community engagement while maintaining accurate fundraising records and developing compelling communications across multiple channels. The expected time split is approximately 50% development and 50% communications. The position works collaboratively with colleagues across the Clinic to strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers, patients, families, and community partners while increasing awareness of Children's Clinics and its impact. This position reports to the Director of Development.
Development
Coordinates the development and execution of two multi-channel annual fundraising appeals and assists with additional fundraising campaigns and special projects as needed
Serves as the internal liaison to grant writers by coordinating proposal development, collecting and synthesizing program data, and supporting grant reporting requirements
Conducts prospect research using available resources, identifies prospective donors and partners, and maintains accurate donor and prospect records within the organization's CRM
Processes charitable contributions in the CRM, ensuring compliance with the Clinic's gift acceptance policy and fundraising best practices established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and other applicable standards
Prepares and coordinates timely donor acknowledgements, including personalized correspondence and other stewardship activities that foster meaningful donor relationships
Supports implementation of annual and ongoing donor stewardship initiatives designed to strengthen donor engagement and retention
Collaborates with the Director of Development and Chief Administrative Officer in tracking fundraising progress and supporting annual fundraising goals
Performs other development-related duties as assigned
Communications
In partnership with the Director of Development, develops and coordinates implementation of the Clinic's annual marketing and communications plan through digital, print, and community outreach initiatives
Coordinates website content updates, works with external web development partners as needed, and assists with website enhancement and redesign projects
Plans, creates, schedules, and monitors content across Children's Clinics' social media platforms, developing engaging content that increases community awareness and audience engagement
Coordinates media relations activities, including distributing press releases, responding to media inquiries, and facilitating interviews and media opportunities in collaboration with organizational leadership
Coordinates production of internal and external newsletters and other recurring communications
Serves as project coordinator for the Clinic's annual Community Impact Report and develops additional marketing and communications materials as needed
Represents Children's Clinics at community outreach activities and special events as assigned
Performs other communications-related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Passion for nonprofit work and commitment to the mission and values of Children's Clinics
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship practices, and ethical fundraising standards
Knowledge of marketing, communications, branding, and social media best practices
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences, including patients, families, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
Ability to identify and communicate compelling stories while maintaining patient privacy and obtaining appropriate consent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business applications
Experience with donor database systems such as Bloomerang or similar CRM platforms preferred
Experience with communications and design platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools preferred
Experience managing website content using a content management system (CMS) preferred
Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred
Experience:
Three or more years of related experience required
Licenses and Certificates:
None required
Age Of Patients Attended By Employee In This Position
Check all that apply:
_ X _ N/A ___ Neonatal (newborn) ___ Pediatric (birth-13) ___ Young Adult (14-21) ___ Adult (21-65)
Fingerprint Clearance
Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Bloodborne Pathogen Category: 3