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Development Communications Associate

Employer
Children's Literacy Initiative
Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Salary
Competitive
Children's Literacy Initiative, a national nonprofit organization, seeks a Development Communications Associate to support and enhance its fundraising and stewardship efforts. Reporting to the National Director of Development, the person holding this position writes and edits key donor communications and serves as the liaison between Development staff and the Marketing team for social media posts, press releases and donor collateral.

Organized and clear writing, editing and proofreading skills are required. In addition, the Development Communications Associate must effectively manage projects and people within and outside of the Development team. The ability to prioritize, produce high-quality work and meet deadlines is necessary to be successful in this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Write and edit donor communications including the quarterly e-newsletter, annual report content, and other donor collateral for print and digital channels.
•Project manage all development requests to the marketing team.
•Keep all third-party profiles up-to-date, including but not limited to Guide Star, Charity Navigator, and Network for Good.
•Work collaboratively with Marketing on donor-related social media and press releases.
•Maintain the development communications/outreach calendar to ensure the Development team stays on track with scheduled appeals and stewardship activities.
•Track and evaluate metrics in all measurable areas of donor engagement to drive continuous improvements in CLI's Development communications via social media, online donations, appeals, newsletters, etc.
•Work closely with Marketing and the National Director of Development, CEO, Individual Giving Officer and Institutional Giving Officer to ensure all branded materials and collateral contain current and strategic donor messaging.
•Special projects, as needed.

Requirements:

•Bachelor's degree
•5+ years' development or related experience
•Excellent verbal and written communications skills
•Demonstrated proofreading skills
•Experience with Blackbaud's Luminate or similar CRM database preferred
•Impeccable attention to detail
•Self-directed, with ability to collaborate with team and meet deadlines
•Ability to prioritize and respond to ad hoc requests while completing regular responsibilities
•Professional, customer-oriented demeanor with Development team members, CLI colleagues, clients, partners, donors and general public
•Proficient in MS Office Suite
•Positive, flexible, can-do attitude

Organization
CLI is a mission-driven organization that is committed to embracing the diverse array of individuals who comprise our team. We draw inspiration for innovation from the children we serve and from educators, administrators, and the work-at-large. Founded 30 years ago, CLI is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides educators with training and coaching in the most effective practices for early literacy instruction for prekindergarten through third grade. CLI's work has been validated by prestigious organizations and has garnered national attention. CLI's proven theory of action shows that when teachers receive the right combination and intensity of training and coaching, they can become exemplary instructors who make an impact in helping children achieve. Our workshops and institutes build teachers' understanding of literacy and the art and science of teaching children how to read and write. By focusing on professional skills that improve over time and are not lost when administrations, buildings, or curricula change, CLI helps create a sustainable, school-wide culture of literacy that introduces students to the joys of reading, writing, and life-long learning.
CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE promotes and enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability or marital status. Nondiscrimination is practiced in employment including recruitment, selection, job assignment, pay, benefits, training, transfer, promotion, termination, and social and recreational programs.

Children's Literacy Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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