Responsibilities

• Write and coordinate SCAF's monthly newsletters.
• Develop stories highlighting donors, fundholders, grantees, scholarship recipients, nonprofit partners, and community impact.
• Write and edit website content, articles, donor communications, appeals, brochures, presentations, press releases, and other materials.
• Maintain a consistent, approachable, and professional SCAF voice across communications.
• Develop communications that strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Create donor stewardship, impact, and giving communications.
• Market SCAF funds and charitable giving opportunities, including endowed funds, scholarship funds, recurring giving, planned giving, and other giving options.
• Support fund launches, donor campaigns, annual appeals, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain and regularly update SCAF website content.
• Coordinate email marketing, audience lists, and electronic communications.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, nonprofit development, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to write effectively for donors, nonprofits, businesses, and the general public.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with email, shared documents, spreadsheets, online meeting tools, website management, and presentation tools. (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Constant Contact, Zoom, Canva, Adobe)
• Ability to learn new database and program-management systems.
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small-team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit communications, fundraising, philanthropy, or a community foundation.
• Experience with email marketing platforms, website content-management systems, CRM/donor databases, and communications analytics.
• Photography, basic video, or graphic-design experience.
• Knowledge of the Stanwood-Camano community and regional nonprofit sector.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off