Full-Time Development and Communications Manager
Job Description
Eno River Association
Development and Communications Manager
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2022 or until the position is filled.
Salary: $50,000, plus benefits
The Eno River Association seeks a development and marketing professional to help lead their growing fundraising and communication programs. Celebrating more than 50 years of conservation success and deep community connections, the Eno River Association is an organization with a strong reputation that honors its past yet is reaching forward to tackle new challenges and opportunities. In the past several years, the Association has grown in staffing, contributed revenue, programs presented, and property protected. It’s a great time to join the Eno in this full-time role.
The Development and Communications Manager works collaboratively with the Development Director in maximizing financial support for the Association by maintaining constituent records, managing all fundraising campaigns for donors under $1,000, and ensuring consistent and meaningful communications with all members, donors, volunteers, visitors, and other stakeholders of the Eno River Association.
Summary of key responsibilities:
Development – Fundraising Campaigns (40%) – Plan and execute a minimum of two (2) comprehensive fundraising campaigns for soliciting unrestricted contributions to the Association, incorporate techniques like direct mail, email, social media, paid ads, and other communication vehicles to reach target audience of new and renewing donors; work with Director of Development to incorporate sustainer messaging, matching challenges, corporate partnerships, and individual major gifts
Development – Operations (30%) – Maintain up-to-date records in the Association’s constituent relationship management database (DonorPerfect), ensuring accurate, appropriate, and timely data entry, gift processing, and donor acknowledgment; work with other staff to ensure accuracy of gift entry and regular reconciliation between DonorPerfect and accounting software, including reconciliation of monthly bank statements, EFTs, and other sales reports
Communications (30%) – Working with the Director of Development, create a comprehensive communications plan and calendar that incorporates Association programs, properties, events, fundraising, and other goals to activate community members to become visitors, members, attendees, and friends of the Eno; project manage the creation of a monthly electronic newsletter and a twice-annual printed newsletter; support content creation and monitoring for other communication vehicles, including socials, website, event invitations, etc; serve as point of contact for general and development inquiries
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fundraising or communications professional within a fundraising program which is growing to new heights in support of one of the Triangle’s great natural and cultural resources.
The ideal candidate will have:
- experience in database management, development, and/or nonprofit communications, and a strong desire to learn and grow in the areas where they are not yet expert
- high standards for communication with external and internal parties
- exceptional planning and organizational skills
- a drive to both tackle independent projects and work with a team
- excellent computer skills with the basics (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs, database tools, social media platforms) and ability to learn other job-specific tools (DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, Canva)
- a love of our natural resources (bonus points: a love of the Eno!), and comfort being outdoors in any weather condition
- emotional maturity, energy, creativity, confidence, and a sense of humor
The position is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, exempt from overtime. Most work will take place during regular working hours, but some evening and weekend work may be necessary. Please note: all employees are required to support the programs that the Eno River Association hosts July 4th and New Year’s Day, so flexible holiday dates are offered instead. Salary: $50,000, with a benefits package including paid vacation, PTO, health insurance reimbursement, and 403(b).
We are not just an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to operating as an antiracist and inclusive nonprofit land trust. Read our full Environmental Justice / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision Statement on our website.
About the Eno River Association
Eno River Association is an accredited land trust and watershed nonprofit founded in 1966 with a mission to protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River basin in northern Durham and Orange counties. It has protected 7,500 acres of natural and working lands and has helped create six local, state, and regional nature parks, including Eno River State Park, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, West Point on the Eno City Park, Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve, Little River Regional Park, and the Confluence Natural Area. The association continues to acquire land and secure easements, as well as provide stewardship, education programs, and events like the annual Festival for the Eno to inspire others to prioritize our local, natural resources. Learn more at www.enoriver.org.
How to Apply
To apply: Email resume and cover letter (including where you learned about the position) to Emily Hill, Director of Development at emily@enoriver.org by March 31, 2022. Writing samples and references will be requested in later rounds of the interview process, but are welcome with the initial application packet.127 total views, 0 today