Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor communications strategies that align with BBYO's mission and fundraising goals
• Work closely with the Director of Grants and Philanthropic Engagement to ensure aligned messaging across donor and major funder communications
• Execute fundraising journeys in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, including the use of journeys, dynamic data, A/B tests, and other features
• Support the Director of Grants and Philanthropic Engagement with Honor Society communications operations, including pulling relevant distribution lists, setting up communications in internal systems, and overseeing direct distribution
• Draft, edit, and produce high-quality communications, including emails, one-pagers, donor video outlines, and website copy geared toward supporters
• Create tailored content for donor stewardship, including thank-you letters, impact updates, newsletters, and donor spotlights
• Manage content resource hub for fundraisers including templates, photos, statistics, quotes, and materials related to donor engagement
• Manage and execute two major grassroots fundraising campaigns in collaboration with BBYO regions, including Giving Tuesday
• Write copy for five direct mailings a year; work with in-house design team and external mail house to create and mail appeals
• Write and manage messaging for fundraising campaigns, appeals, and special initiatives across print and digital platforms; track and report on metrics for all communications and campaigns

Requirements

• Washington, DC preferred, open to remote locations in the United States
• A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, or related area
• 3–5 years of experience in non-profit communications, donor relations, or related field
• Understanding of fundraising principles and the donor journey
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a supporter-centric mindset
• Strong project management and organizational abilities; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, values, and community preferred
• Some experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), email marketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud), and basic design tools (e.g., Canva)
• Travel: 15% including BBYO Staff Conference, BBYO International Convention, team retreats, and funder meetings. Open to staffing summer programs should candidates be interested (not required).
• Attend all major BBYO events including Staff Conference, and International Convention each year, as well as team retreats and other events as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays
• PLUS two-week long office shutdowns
• Medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance
• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts and wellness apps
• Teen Involvement Benefit stipend
• Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
• Generous paid parental leave