Communications Manager

San Diego, CA (Unknown)

$72K/yr – $79K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the development and execution of multi-channel donor communications and fundraising campaigns, coordinating with internal teams to create compelling stories, content, and events while building strategic partnerships.

  • Lead communications strategy for donor engagement
  • Manage content creation and storytelling across channels
  • Oversee events and partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an effective multi-channel communications strategy to reach prospective and current donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, community groups, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
  • Create and share a communications calendar to ensure strategic engagement and stewardship of donors.
  • Lead compelling fundraising and campaign communication strategies that optimize donor acquisition and retention.
  • Collaborates with internal teams and external contributors to curate, refine, and publish high-impact content customized to resonate with distinct donor segments and fundraising goals.
  • Write clear, compelling stories and testimonials, contributed content, cases for support, and letters to donors.
  • Develop and maintain donation acknowledgment letter templates, program descriptions, and messaging, including selecting appropriate quotes and content. Oversee writing of annual report in partnership with key staff agencywide for factual content and graphics.
  • Develop and manage philanthropic partnerships, including event sponsors, foundations, and community groups.
  • Steward the CCS brand and ensure unified communications by staff to support organizational objectives.
  • Increase awareness and engagement with CCS programs by developing and maintaining digital content that strengthens the organization’s online presence, reflects brand standards, and is optimized for search and social media performance. Identifies strategic social media engagement opportunities for CCS Executives and Board members while maintaining curated targeted lists of key stakeholder accounts.
  • Manage corporate outreach and communications that build individual and whole company engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Three (3) or more years in managing digital communication campaigns, public relations, or marketing, with a proven track record in campaign execution and content strategy.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience planning and marketing events, fundraising initiatives, and/or sales campaigns.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience creating and managing digital communications, including email marketing, social media content, and engagement strategies across multiple platforms.
  • Proven ability to design and execute multi-channel communication strategies that engage and resonate with distinct audiences.
  • Strong track record of translating complex organizational concepts into compelling, accessible narrative content.
  • Demonstrated success in project management, with a proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver results.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Communications or Public Relations preferred.
  • Five (5) or more years of demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Four (4) or more years of experience managing marketing budgets and relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and vendors.
  • Strong research and analytical skills related to public health, public policy, environmental issues, and community advocacy.
  • Bilingual/Multilingual fluency of one or more languages (Written and Oral).
  • Familiarity with anti-violence frameworks and experience working alongside vulnerable communities.
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Center for Community Solutions

Since 1969, Center for Community Solutions has evolved into a leader in San Diego County and in California for providing compassionate, professional, and innovative solutions for helping individuals who have been affected by relationship violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Our community-based and collaborative programs aim to eliminate societal conditions that condone and perpetuate violence and abuse, and they include:•24-hour crisis hotline•24-hour in-person emergency crisis response to victims of sexual assault•24-hour emergency shelters for domestic violence victims and their children•Long-term emergency shelter•Accompaniment to forensic exams for survivors of rape and sexual assault•Legal services, court accompaniment and on-going client services•Individual, child, and family counseling•Prevention and education •Community OutreachCCS operates the only Rape Crisis Center in San Diego. Last year CCS served over 22,000 individuals affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking.Vision Our vision is for all people to live full, free, expressive and empowered lives in a safe, vibrant, healthy and peaceful community Mission Statement It is the mission of the Center for Community Solutions to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice.

Founded in 1969
San Diego, California, USA
72 employees

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Current headcount: ~72

Marketing Team

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$50K
Last Raise
$50K
Grant, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2019
    Grant • $50K