Marketing & Communications Manager – Nonprofit

Santa Rosa, CA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the full marketing and donor communications program, shaping strategy and day-to-day execution across email, websites, and storytelling, while partnering with development to translate programs into donor-focused content and campaigns.

  • Own marketing and donor communications strategy and execution across multiple channels
  • Collaborate with development on donor campaigns and stewardship materials
  • Translate programs and impact into compelling stories for diverse audiences

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing & Communications Strategy
  • - Manage the organization’s day-to-day communications across email, websites, social media, print, and earned media.
  • - Develop compelling, mission-aligned content for a variety of audiences, including donors, community partners, families, and other stakeholders.
  • - Ensure consistent messaging, voice, and branding across all communications channels.
  • - Use engagement and performance data to evaluate and continuously improve communications strategies.
  • Donor & Fundraising Communications
  • - Partner closely with the development and fundraising team to create compelling donor-facing communications.
  • - Draft and produce fundraising appeals, donor stewardship materials, campaign communications, invitations, and other development collateral.
  • - Help translate organizational programs, outcomes, and impact into stories that inspire engagement and financial support.
  • - Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across donor and development touchpoints.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, development communications, or a related field.
  • Experience working within a nonprofit, foundation, educational, social services, or other mission-driven organization strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting fundraising, donor communications, development campaigns, or donor engagement initiatives highly desired.
  • Experience managing organizational social media accounts and developing platform-specific content strategies.
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt messaging for donors, community partners, and diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools.
  • Experience with website content management systems such as WordPress or similar platforms.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter consists of over 300 members working to advance philanthropy through education, advocacy, research, and certification programs.We are part of a larger, international organization, with over 30,000 members in over 230 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.AFP believes that to guarantee human freedom and social creativity, people must have the right to freely and voluntarily form organizations to meet perceived needs, advocate for causes, and seek funds to support these activities.AFP Silicon Valley Chapter was chartered January 5, 1985. We have many outstanding opportunities for local fundraising professionals and the local non-profit community including:Monthly luncheon meetings featuring speakers. Meetings are generally held from 11:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.Monthly AFP Silicon Valley E-NewsletterNetworking opportunitiesOpportunities to list and review current Silicon Valley job postingsMembership directoryPhilanthropy Day honoring local philanthropists and volunteers in NovemberLocal professional development opportunitiesMentorship programProfessional Development ScholarshipsEducational workshops (in-person and virtual)AFP Silicon Valley Chapter is the premier source for Fundraising education, Professional Development opportunities and peer-to-peer networking in the Bay Area.

Founded in 1985
San Jose, Arizona, USA
11 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
555
Traffic Source Mix
Search
80.1%
Direct
6.5%
Referral
5.4%
Social
6.5%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (9% of company)
Median Tenure
1.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2