Development & Communications Director

Position Description

The Development & Communications Director works closely with the Executive

Director, fundraising consultants, and in-house counsel on Development, Donor

Stewardship, Marketing and Communications, Social Media, Business

Sponsorships, Events, and Database Management. This full-time position reports

to the Executive Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Development

Working closely with Executive Director and fundraising consultants:

• Administers the annual development plan, goals and objectives, and calendar.

• Completes quarterly Development Updates for board meetings

• Coordinates the Major Gift/relationship program, Annual Fund and e-mail

campaigns.

• Manages the corporate sponsorship and business partnerships programs in

collaboration with the Executive Director.

• Supports Grant writer with LOIs, RFPs, Proposals, and Grant reports.

• Coordinates a donor relations and stewardship system that includes phone calls,

meetings, and notes.

• Writes accurate and timely gift acknowledgement thank you letters.

• Acts as liaison to and provides staff support to the Event Committee.

• Works with the Executive Director to develop and maintain community

engagement relationships and collaborations including communications,

meetings, and presentations

• Leverages volunteer support to assist with office help, campus activities, and

other tasks as needed

Database Management

• Responsible for the donor & volunteer management systems, including

processing of gifts, gift coding, creating queries and reports, event registration

and other interactions. Working in close collaboration with our Development

Consultant, Resnik & Associates.

• Exports data for mail merges to generate mailing lists for appeals, invitations,

and newsletters. Provides segments and analytics for mailings, e-appeals,

newsletters, and other communication functions, including integration with social

media activities.

Communications and Marketing • Ensures consistent branding and messaging across all communications with

staff, prospects, donors, the general public, and the media.

• Manages and updates the editorial calendar to reflect marketing strategy and

communications priorities.

• Writes and distributes high quality-compelling content for multi-channel marketing

and communications activities for outreach initiatives, including website

management, monthly e- newsletter,press releases, and manages robust social

media presence on Facebook and Instagram.

• Manages collection and implementation of collateral materials for print and digital

publications.

• Updates engaging content on the website.

• Collects photographs and manages photo library.

• Writes and collects stories and quotes for communication pieces.

• Manages constant contact account.

• Collects and reviews data to gauge and/or improve the effectiveness of

marketing and social media strategies.

Event Planning

• Works closely with Event consultant and a volunteer committees to plan and

execute the annual gala and other PBCB events during the year.

• Works with the Science Coordinator on speaker events

• Manages donor appreciation events including invitations, catering, program, and

logistics.

• Assists with preparing budgets and provides periodic progress reports.

• Shares responsibility for event setup, breakdown, and attendance

Administrative

• Maintains compliance with all fundraising policies, procedures, and requirements

as well as state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.

• Acts as the liaison to the Board of Directors Advancement Committee offering

supporting resources to further extend the reach of the organization’s fundraising

and outreach initiatives.

• Prepares and proofreads letters, spreadsheets, and other correspondence.

• Provides support to the Executive Director with scheduling prospect meetings

and calls and ensures meeting notes and correspondences are recorded in

database.

• Performs general office tasks, special assignments, projects, and other duties as

required.

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree preferred and a minimum 5 years of directly relevant

experience working in a non-profit in fundraising, communications and/or donor

relations.

• Demonstrated passion for PBCB’s mission, proven track record in fundraising,

and interest in sailing and marine education.

• Ability to manage long-term donor cultivation and solicitation strategies.

• Experience in managing volunteers and vendors.

• Working knowledge or ability to learn donor databases

• Proficient computer skills, including: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with WordPress and Constant Contact.

• Knowledge of established and emerging social media channels (Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)

• Experience with social media tools and translating quantitative data into useful,

actionable insights. Commitment to keeping up with evolving social media trends

and best practices.

• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoys working with the public with an energetic

spirit and positive attitude.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

• Organized self-starter, creative, proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses a

strong ability to prioritize with superior time management and troubleshooting

skills.

• Flexible, with an all-hands-on-deck, team-centered approach (we’re a small

crew!)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is in the range of $70K - $74K based on experience, with

various benefits included.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to: Dorothy Bassett,

Executive Director, at [email protected]

Organization Description

PBCB is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2003, that provides affordable, quality

sailing and boating, marine science education, and environmental stewardship

opportunities for all community members – regardless of financial, physical,

developmental or cognitive abilities. PBCB’s campus, located in Harwich, MA includes

an accessible dock, boathouse, four buildings, 80 boats and kayaks, and 750 feet of

beach frontage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person