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Communications & Events Coordinator Jobs in Wilmington, NC at Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
Title: Communications & Events Coordinator
Company: Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
Location: Wilmington, NC
Do you have a passion for nonprofit work and helping others? Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a team that builds homes, communities, and hope for families in the Cape Fear region? Do you have great communication skills? Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity (CFHFH) has an opportunity for you!
Who You Are…
You have a desire to “do good” in the community by working to connect others with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build homes, communities, and hope. You have a good understanding of what makes a compelling message, both visually and in writing. You are organized and can manage multiple projects and deadlines at a time. You connect well with both individuals and groups to move projects forward. You have experience in design, communications and marketing and enjoy learning new skills.
This position is part of the development (fundraising) team at CFHFH and reports to the Director of Development. The position also has the support of an AmeriCorps member. The individual will work closely with the development team to communicate CFHFH’s mission, impact and messaging with the purpose of providing materials and events for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive, written marketing plan to support CFHFH’s development goals with strategies and benchmarks for direct mail, online giving, social media engagement and traditional marketing
Manage and execute online content and presence for the CFHFH website
Plan, organize, coordinate, promote and facilitate special events, including the Golden Hammer Breakfast and Turkey Trot
Take photos and video of homeowners, donors and other key individuals at events and functions to produce compelling video and written communications
Manage a leadership giving society program for individuals who contribute at least $250 annually
Collaborate with Director of Development and Volunteer Program Manager on strategies to turn volunteers into donors
Have extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WordPress and social media platforms; ability to utilize Canva, Google Ads and Google Analytics and database management software
Through traditional and social media channels, develop, coordinate and oversee all donor mailings, appeal letters, newsletters, and donor stewardship communications, including copy writing, list segmentation, and production in conjunction with other Development staff
Work with the Donor Relations Coordinator to ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts via acknowledgement letters, phone calls and gift policies; share information on how gifts impact families and the community as a whole
Work with Donor Relations Coordinator to ensure that donor database information is current and accurate
Assist the DoD to fundraise for specific programs, projects and events, as requested
Utilize volunteers and/or interns to implement programs as needed
Who We Are…
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity has been building strength, stability and self-reliance in the Cape Fear region for 35 years and has partnered with more than 250 families to reach their dreams of home ownership. Our vision is a thriving community where everyone has the opportunity to live in a sustainable and affordable home. Leading the region in creating and preserving affordable housing, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will serve our 500th family, expand our ReStore presence, and establish a c…
