Development Associate/Communications and Events, Calvary Women's Services, DC

Development Associate/Communications and Events

Posted on: December 18, 2012

Posted by: Calvary Women's Services

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If you love writing, enjoy connecting to new people, and are passionate about supporting women, you can make a difference in your community. Calvary Women's Services seeks an energetic, creative individual to work as the full-time Communications and Events Associate at a vital, growing nonprofit organization in Washington, DC.

The Communications and Events Associate is a member of a five person development team, reports to the Development Director, and works with the Executive Director and other staff on fundraising and related projects. This team ensures that Calvary can achieve its mission, meet the fundraising goals of its annual operating budget and program expansion, and increase its visibility in the community.

The Communications and Events Associate works on a diversity of tasks to help the team achieve its goals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Writing compelling and creative text for website, traditional and social media, annual reports, brochures and other publications
• Managing Calvary's social media and blog
• Creating donor and prospect communications, including a monthly e-newsletter and special appeals
• Planning, coordinating and executing public relations activities, including press releases and op-eds
• Engaging dedicated supporters as event host committee members
• Managing vendors for special events
• Ensuring the visibility of event sponsors
• Planning and coordinating other event activities, such as the participation of staff, volunteers and clients
• Assisting with events hosted by members of the Board of Directors or other supporters
• Representing the organization through program tours and public speaking opportunities

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• At least three years of communications, fundraising or related work experience
• Superb writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with funders and colleagues
• Excellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines
• Enthusiastic team player, able to pitch in on a variety of projects
• Can work independently, demonstrate initiative
• Experience with design software, website management and email marketing software
• Experience with donor databases, especially DonorPerfect, is a plus
• Willing to participate in and develop knowledge of programs and activities throughout the organization
• Familiarity with homelessness, domestic violence or related issues is a plus

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Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Heather Laing, development director, athlaing@calvaryservices.org.

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1217 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020, United States

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Application deadline

January 18, 2013

Education requirements

4-year degree

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

Professional

Benefits

Health insurance, life/disability insurance, generous vacation and leave benefits, free parking

Job function

Communications, Fundraising

Owner's areas of focus

Housing and homelessness, Women