Development & Communications Specialist

Job description

Description The Development & Communications Specialist provides administrative and operational support for fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing and communications efforts. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of donor data and financial processes, supports the execution of events and campaigns, and contributes to clear, consistent external communications. Key Responsibilities: - Provide administrative support for special events, including but not limited to Women of Distinction, JGL events, various donor gatherings, and virtual meetings. - Utilize Bloomerang software to manage/update all donor records and ensure that all biographical and gift data is accurate. Maintain, develop, implement, and follow procedures to guide accurate and timely data entry, gift processing, acknowledgement, annual receipting, and reporting. - Confirm payment schedule for pledges, generate invoices, and/or solicit payment (i.e. charges credit card) in accordance with the donor’s request. - Assist the Development team with Council workplace giving and local community give initiatives. - Assist with drafting, editing, and scheduling email communications using Salesforce in collaboration wit...