The three key areas of responsibility for this position include:

• Database and Administrative Support

• Communications

• Event Support

Database and Administrative Support duties:

• Maintain and update our current donor database (Donor Perfect)

• Provide updates on DSAFF’ monthly giving program with regular progress reports (financial progress and participation) and updating pledges and credit card information as needed.

• Systematically track all gifts to DSAFF throughout the year and ensure donors receive prompt and meaningful recognition of gifts

• Issue year-end acknowledgment letters

• Assist with impact reporting to internal (Executive Director, Board of Directors) and external (Foundations, Corporate Partners, Government Partners, Donors) stakeholders

• Assist in the implementation of ongoing donor stewardship plan

• Support DSAFF Board Meetings through email invitations, distribution of materials, reservation of meeting space, follow-up with meeting minutes, etc.

Communications Duties:

• Articulate the impact of DSA programs in various forms of written and verbal communication

• Develop creative, clear, engaging, and impactful email newsletter campaigns on Constant Contact and ensure up-to-date lists

• Regularly post impactful and creative content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

• Develop and maintain the DSAFF’ Photo Archive to have a selection of photos and videos that accurately capture programming at The DSAFF Social Media

• Form strong working relationship with diverse staff, partners, volunteers, and community members to capture the impact of DSA through storytelling, testimonials, videos etc.

• Coordinate the design and printing of all DSAFF collateral including flyers, program materials, and event posters

• Maintain and update The DSAFF website

• Provide support in capturing excellent local, state, and national press coverage

Event Support:

• Participate in Event Planning committees and help plan, organize, and execute key fundraising events

• Coordinate and interface with event volunteers

Other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Previous experience with communications and/or marketing, specifically with managing multiple social media accounts. Constant Contact experience is a plus.

• Experience with Donor Perfect (or another donor database) is a plus

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Internet navigation tools, including ability to perform mail merge functions

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to excel at details and prioritize under pressure

• Highly responsible, proactive, motivated, and able to handle a full workload

• Flexible and willing to approach tasks big and small with a goal of excellence

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively and respectfully work with diverse professionals and community members

• Occasional need for weekend and/or evening availability

English speaker required