Fractional, Communications and Develoment Manager (part-time)

Evanston, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expPart time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and advance an integrated communications program for a nonprofit focused on educational equity, including content creation, donor communications, brand consistency, storytelling, campaigns, event coordination, donor engagement growth, grant support, and database management.

  • Develop digital content for social channels and donor communications
  • Lead campaigns, storytelling, and donor engagement efforts
  • Support grant opportunities and data management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Digital Content Creation: Manage and grow social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) by creating compelling, mission-driven content.
  • Email & Newsletters: Write and distribute engaging e-newsletters and targeted donor communications.
  • Brand Management: Ensure all public-facing materials, including brochures and the website, are consistent with our brand voice.
  • Storytelling: Draft compelling stories, impact updates, appeals, and website content
  • Campaign Management: Support and execute annual giving campaigns, end-of-year appeals, and giving days.
  • Lead communications and coordination for fundraising and community events
  • Help identify and implement strategies to grow donor engagement and increase giving.
  • Grant Support: Help identify grant opportunities
  • Database Management: Maintain and track donor data and grant information, and support gift processing, including acknowledgment letters, using our CRM system.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit communications and fundraising.
  • Writing: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Tech-Savviness: Proficiency with digital tools such as Canva, DonorDock (CRM), and Squarespace.
  • Self-Starter: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Mission Alignment: Commitment to educational equity and racial justice.
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Foundation 65

Foundation 65 strengthens public education by investing in educators to address racialized disparities and create schools where justice and humanity can be experienced by all. As an independent grassroots organization that supports educators on the ground, we are uniquely positioned to support the work of teachers and other direct-service educators in ways that other organizations cannot. We are nimble in our support, meeting the needs of teachers and their students with a quick turnaround. Our investments support shifts in educational practice, create impactful out-of-school time experiences, and provide educators with the resources they need to develop innovative programs.

Founded in 2002
Evanston, Illinois, USA
3 employees (1 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (33% of company)
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.2K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3