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CitySprouts · 21 hours ago

Communications and Development Manager

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

CitySprouts is dedicated to cultivating curiosity and wonder in students through hands-on science learning in their schoolyard gardens. The Communications and Development Manager will lead communications planning, manage donor relations, and oversee event planning while supporting grant management and team collaboration.

Education Management

Hiring Manager

Jessica Parsons

Responsibilities

Oversee internal and external communications in line with strategic fundraising goals. Support donor (current and perspective) outreach initiatives, including website management, monthly newsletter, blog posts, and social media

Build out media contacts and develop press releases, including graphic design and others; ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications

Develop and Manage communications calendar

Manage communications platforms. Ensure CitySprouts media, website and messaging is up-to-date

Develop content for social media channels with differentiated messaging for CitySprouts’ various stakeholders

Represent CitySprouts at community outreach events as needed

Support all donor engagement, campaigns and recognition efforts; craft tailored communications for segmented donor groups

Track and process donor gifts and acknowledgements in Bloomerang database, including creating accurate timelines, maintaining contact information, and documenting, recognizing, and processing all pledges and gifts in a timely manner

Assist in grant and corporate communications

Manage donor mailings, invoicing and acknowledgements

Support ongoing grant prospecting and research efforts

Support all aspects of our signature fundraising events, including the fall Annual Meeting, Community events, our annual spring Dig It! Event and other fundraising events as planned

Support volunteer recruitment

Oversee event outreach communications, logistical details and participant tracking

Support Board and Development Committee meetings

Oversee general office-related tasks

Oversee onboarding logistics for new hires

Occasional support of Program and Operations needs

Qualification

Non-profit communicationsFundraising experienceEvent planningSocial media marketingDatabase managementCreative designCultural humilityPress/media relationsEffective communicationProject managementTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Commitment to and interest in the CitySprouts mission

3+ years of professional experience in non-profit communications or development roles, with increasing responsibility

Excellent writing and editing capabilities for the creation of various communications including informational brochures, donor correspondence and electronic communications

Strong understanding and practice of cultural humility and respect for others

Creative design expertise; experience with Canva preferred

Experience with social media and digital marketing

Event-planning and/or Project Management experience

Effective communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to identify, collect, organize and synthesize information from various data sources

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and high comfort level with/interest in working with and managing a CRM or database

Creative, resourceful, and ready to problem solve

Willingness to function effectively both individually and as a member of a team, and to participate in activities that will contribute to the overall success of an entrepreneurial nonprofit program