HIRING FOR COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT
About Savannah/Chatham Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
The mission of CASA is to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. CASA takes a holistic approach to ensure the child’s psychological, physical, educational, and other needs are met while advocating for permanency in the child’s life. Our vision is a community where every abused or neglected child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Communications & Development Job Summary
This position coordinates communication efforts and fundraising related to special events and donor solicitation to ensure the CASA staff has the necessary support to achieve the mission.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism or related/applicable area;
• At least two years of fundraising and/or communications experience;
• Strong leadership skills combined with excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail;
• Strategic thinking skills demonstrated by results in various projects;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors;
• Strong computer skills and ease with technology including proficiency in donor databases and Microsoft Office software;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Availability for weekend and evening work to support fundraising and marketing activities; and
• Must be able to travel and have own vehicle.
Responsibilities
Fundraising & Events
• Works to develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan to include donor solicitation strategies to targeted individuals, corporations and businesses, foundations, special events, and in-kind donations;
• Works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to appropriately steward existing donors and develop strategies and materials for adding new donors into the pipeline;
• Develops and oversee a donor recognition plan, including events publications and donor appreciation opportunities;
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders such as corporations, foundations and individuals while expanding and diversifying the donor base through an ongoing cultivation and stewardship program;
• Coordinates the receipt and acknowledgement of donations, collection of pledges, ensuring that donor restrictions and specifications are honored, communicating with donors and the public, and maintaining donor records;
• Develops corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching; and
• Gathers information about nonprofit fundraising trends and technology.
Communications & Marketing
• Plans, implements, and assesses effectiveness of organizational communications strategy;
• Manages communications and marketing of the organization, including awareness campaigns, message and brand development, print and electronic materials, media relations and social media outreach;
• Develops marketing materials for the program and special events, reviewing all materials for accuracy, consistent messaging, branding and content;
• Coordinates with Community Outreach Coordinator to plan and coordinate outreach and recruitment events;
• Attends community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships;
• Develops and maintains media contact lists, prepares press releases and any follow-up media coverage; and
• Assists in production of the annual report by collecting data year-round, creating a story board, and collecting pictures.
Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes health, vision, and dental benefits as well as paid time off. Salary range: $38,000 to $47,000 contingent upon experience.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to careers@savannahcasa.org with “Communications & Development” as the subject. Rolling deadline of Sept 11th. No phone calls, please.
Savannah/Chatham CASA is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Job applicants and staff shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Savannah/Chatham CASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The mission of CASA is to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. CASA takes a holistic approach to ensure the child’s psychological, physical, educational, and other needs are met while advocating for permanency in the child’s life. Our vision is a community where every abused or neglected child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Communications & Development Job Summary
This position coordinates communication efforts and fundraising related to special events and donor solicitation to ensure the CASA staff has the necessary support to achieve the mission.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism or related/applicable area;
• At least two years of fundraising and/or communications experience;
• Strong leadership skills combined with excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail;
• Strategic thinking skills demonstrated by results in various projects;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors;
• Strong computer skills and ease with technology including proficiency in donor databases and Microsoft Office software;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Availability for weekend and evening work to support fundraising and marketing activities; and
• Must be able to travel and have own vehicle.
Responsibilities
Fundraising & Events
• Works to develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan to include donor solicitation strategies to targeted individuals, corporations and businesses, foundations, special events, and in-kind donations;
• Works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to appropriately steward existing donors and develop strategies and materials for adding new donors into the pipeline;
• Develops and oversee a donor recognition plan, including events publications and donor appreciation opportunities;
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders such as corporations, foundations and individuals while expanding and diversifying the donor base through an ongoing cultivation and stewardship program;
• Coordinates the receipt and acknowledgement of donations, collection of pledges, ensuring that donor restrictions and specifications are honored, communicating with donors and the public, and maintaining donor records;
• Develops corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching; and
• Gathers information about nonprofit fundraising trends and technology.
Communications & Marketing
• Plans, implements, and assesses effectiveness of organizational communications strategy;
• Manages communications and marketing of the organization, including awareness campaigns, message and brand development, print and electronic materials, media relations and social media outreach;
• Develops marketing materials for the program and special events, reviewing all materials for accuracy, consistent messaging, branding and content;
• Coordinates with Community Outreach Coordinator to plan and coordinate outreach and recruitment events;
• Attends community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships;
• Develops and maintains media contact lists, prepares press releases and any follow-up media coverage; and
• Assists in production of the annual report by collecting data year-round, creating a story board, and collecting pictures.
Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes health, vision, and dental benefits as well as paid time off. Salary range: $38,000 to $47,000 contingent upon experience.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to careers@savannahcasa.org with “Communications & Development” as the subject. Rolling deadline of Sept 11th. No phone calls, please.
Savannah/Chatham CASA is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Job applicants and staff shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Savannah/Chatham CASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
