Development Communication & Marketing Specialist

Madison, WI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and implement Goodman Community Center's digital fundraising and marketing efforts, coordinating content creation, events, donor communications, and performance reporting across email, social media, and web.

  • Digital fundraising communications and campaigns
  • Social media and digital content management
  • Event support and donor relations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create, edit, and distribute digital fundraising and marketing communications, including email campaigns, social media content, and digital advertising.
  • Support the execution of Goodman Community Center's digital fundraising strategy.
  • Collaborate with Development and Communications staff to develop marketing plans that support fundraising initiatives and other revenue opportunities.
  • Help manage Goodman Community Center's social media presence, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Assist with website updates and digital content management.
  • Support approximately four fundraising events each year by coordinating online registration, creating digital materials, and providing on-site event support.
  • Help maintain donor records and respond to donor inquiries.
  • Assist with photography, digital asset management, and graphic design projects.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of email, social media, and other digital communications.
  • Contribute to additional communications and development projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills.
  • Experience creating digital content using email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Emma, or similar tools.
  • Experience creating graphics using Canva or comparable design software.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, social media platforms, email tools, and databases.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to seek and incorporate feedback.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • A genuine enthusiasm for fundraising as a way to support community impact and social change.
  • Commitment to working respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events.

Preferred

  • Three or more years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit communications (internship experience counts).
  • Experience developing and managing email marketing campaigns, including writing, design, deployment, and analytics.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing and social media best practices.
  • Experience analyzing website, email, and social media performance metrics.
  • Familiarity with Google Ads or the Google Ad Grant program.

Benefits

  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site childcare (subject to program availability for children ages 3+)
  • Free membership to the Lussier Fitness Center
  • Employee discounts on room rentals
  • Generous paid time off
IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER logo

IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER

community center

Founded in 1997
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
1 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.1%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
12.6%
Social
10.1%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1

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