Development Communications Senior Specialist

Description

We are looking for a Development Communications Senior Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles!

WHO WE ARE

We are the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact AAPIs and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. We serve more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year, focusing on the most vulnerable members of AAPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., we enrich, enhance, and serve our communities all across the country.

WHAT WE BRING

• The special opportunity to join a mission driven team
• Flexible, hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match

WHO YOU ARE

You share our mission of advocacy for AAPIs. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals. You are looking for a job where you make a difference, and your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 4-5 years' experience writing, editing, delivering in-depth content, project management or related communications experience required.
• Track record of running successful development communication and social media campaigns, increasing subscribers, engagement, and more or larger donations.

Qualifications

ABOUT THE ROLE

Housed in the Communications Team yet reporting to both the Vice President (VP), Development and the Communications Director, the Development Communications Senior Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the Development Department communications program, strategy and materials to donors (individual, corporate, foundation, government agency and others), Board and Pro Bono Advisory Council (PBAC) members, VIPs, and key volunteers who are instrumental in providing and/or influencing fundraising revenue via the written word (donor web pages, social media, brochures, decks, etc.). 

The Development Communications Senior Specialist is the Communication Department account manager for the internal client, the Development Department. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid experience of development communications, social media management, brand management, public relations and marketing to execute all program and related communications campaigns and efforts to ensure long-term sustainability from donors. He/She/They will work within the Communications Department to inform and update the Communications team about the needs, differences, and nuances in donor and prospect focused communications methods and materials and create the necessary strategies, programs, tools and materials for use by the Development Department. The Senior Specialist manages, tracks progress and analyzes trends of development communications campaigns and efforts and works with the VP, Development to identify and develop new strategies to enhance effective communications with donors and prospects. The Senior Specialist assists with special projects, events, and other assignments as directed by the VP, Development and Communications Director. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities 

70% Development Communications  

• Provides communications program management and support to the Development Department. Develops/creates, executes, manages, monitors and analyzes development communications programs, campaigns, efforts, digital and printed materials, social media, donation web pages, newsletters, annual/impact reports, program updates and demographic information, e-blasts, etc. 
• Manages Development Communications calendar and meeting agendas ensuring for timely preparation and execution. 
• Develops, executes, monitors and analyzes overarching development communication and social media strategies to individual, foundation, corporate, government agency donors and prospects, Board members, PBAC, VIPs and key volunteers who provide or influence fundraising revenue with VP, Development. 
• Ensures that AJSOCAL’s brand is accurately represented in development department donor and prospect focused multi-channel marketing and communication (e.g. website, printed and digital materials, social media, etc.). 
• Designs, creates/revises, and publishes/disseminates development communication pieces such Justice Giving Circle (JGC) and other brochures, Planned Giving Materials, all Campaigns, Gala Sponsorship Deck and supporting materials, holiday and branded note cards, and other communication tools as needed/directed. 
• Leads efforts to sharpen social media presence as a way to engage supporters, build momentum, and share success stories. 
• Works with Development and Communication teams to ensure that Development Donation web pages, design, and content are updated regularly and functioning properly. May lead or assist with design, layout, copy and functionality of pages. 
• Manages the Development Department’s communication assets, including photo library, success stories, design files, print and digital collateral. 
• Writes and prepares talking points for key staff or speakers at fundraising focused/sponsored events such as Gala, Justice Giving Circle annual meeting, Summer Service event, etc. 
• Provides other assets or support to Development Department team members as needed. 
• Designs and lays out all materials as assigned in conjunction with other Development and Communications designers. 
• Edits and creates shareable video content for use by the Development team when communicating with donors, prospects and key influencers. 

15% Development & Event Support  

• Supports all development events as assigned by VP, Development and working with Development Manager, Events as appropriate for events such as, but not limited to, annual gala, coordinating volunteers/staff, tabling at events, community service events, etc. 
• Updates and maintains gala deck, save the date, invites, updates on sponsorships across all communication channels. 
• Supports gala team on all external gala communication to sponsors and guests. 
• Oversees gala design elements to maintain AJSOCAL Brand and consistency. 

15 % Communications 

• Creates, writes, formats and publishes integrated Development content for external audiences on print and digital properties that include (but are not limited to) brochures, flyers, email marketing, social media and website content. 
• Works closely with the Comms team to determine Development recommendations on timing and delivery while also publishing (email, social media, web). 
• Creates, writes and formats quarterly newsletter. 
• Manages and updates development email lists using MailChimp. 
• Serves as support back-up for Communications teammates in use of email marketing, social media channels and website. 
• Ensures that asset management includes archives for both Development and Communications with access by both units. 
• Ensures review and approval by Communications Director of materials for organizational voice, brand consistency, accuracy and strategic messaging. 
• Represents the organization in an enthusiastic and professional manner internally as well as with external constituents and in the community, with a demonstrated commitment to AJSOCAL’s mission. 
• Keeps team members and appropriate staff colleagues up to date on fundraising efforts. 
• Performs other miscellaneous tasks and assignments under the director of the VP, Development. 
• All other duties, as assigned. 

At AJSOCAL, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  AJSOCAL strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or other covered persons, including interns. 

Salary : $68,640 - $103,800