Description

The Philanthropy Specialist plays a crucial role within the Philanthropy and Communication Department, reporting to the Philanthropy Manager. This position implements communication strategies and provides project management support for annual philanthropy, major and principal gifts, stewardship, and individual donor relations. This role will contribute to communication efforts, events, appeals, and stewardship projects to foster meaningful, lifelong relationships with JABA donors.

Job Duties

• Communications – Social media creation and management, email marketing (newsletter), website creation and content management, writing (print, website, social media, email, radio, TV, public relations), photography, and video for donor communications in collaboration with Philanthropy Manager and Communications Manager.

• Execute digital communication, audience segmentation, list management and data-driven messaging using MailChimp and Abila

• Create segmented lists for mail and email communication using Abila

• Analyze and distribute digital engagement metrics (e.g., open rates, click rates and conversions) to inform strategy and enhance effectiveness

• Develop and implement printed and digital communication campaigns to engage donors and inspire giving in collaboration with the philanthropy and communications team

• Produce digital communications for annual philanthropy campaigns, multi-generational donor engagement, major gifts, donor relations, and stewardship initiatives

• Assist with executing all annual fundraising campaigns and giving days in partnership with the Philanthropy Manager

• Maintains the donor CRM database and collaborates on all donor communications

• Create and maintain event RSVP forms, invitations and attendance lists, and serve as the Philanthropy Services point of contact for JABA events.

• Support the delivery of stewardship messages for annual, major, and principal gifts, ensuring timely and personalized donor communications

• Ensure all communications align with JABA’s brand guidelines and messaging standards

• Assists in the research, collection of data, and offers support in grant and foundation proposals

• Assist with other projects and divisional programs as assigned by the philanthropy manager or chief philanthropy and communications officer

• Implement a consistent process for identifying, prioritizing and completing communication projects across the division, including email, mail, website and social media campaigns

• Promote and contribute to a positive, dynamic and collaborative team culture, embracing and advancing the values and contributions of culture and inclusive excellence

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences

• Ability to manipulate and understand data

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders and maintain positive professional relationships

• Internally driven and self-motivated towards excellence and innovation

• Project management experience, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently

• Enthusiasm for building relationships and fostering connections between JABA and its constituents

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
In person / Hybrid

Additional Info

For more information, please visit JABA