Development and Communications Manager
6 - 10 years
Port Townsend, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Company Description
The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is a community land trust serving Jefferson and Clallam Counties. It is dedicated to stewarding affordable housing for individuals and families earning below 80% of the area median income (AMI), with plans to expand support to households slightly above that threshold to address workforce housing needs. As a non-profit organization, OHT centers on creating long-term community benefits through affordable housing, community spaces, and other assets. OHT’s mission supports equitable access to housing and fosters sustainable communities.
Development and Communications Manage
Job Descr
iptio
Title: Development and Communications M
a
naer
Status: Full time, 30-40 per week, n
on-exemt
Range: $27-
$
34 ourly
Supervisor: Execu
tive Diretor
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The team member in this position is passionate about the programs and projects of the Olympic Housing Trust and raises funds to carry out essential mission work of the organization. The Development and Communications Manager is an influential and engaging leader who generates annual and long-term fundraising plans and oversees all fundraising activities; cultivates new and existing supporters of the mission of the Olympic Housing Trust (OHT); and maintains annual and multi-year member/donor relations. The Development and Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Administrati
v
e
Coordiaor
EssentialFuctions
• Seek to understand short and long-term fundraising needs for the organization, take a leadership role in develop
in
g goals andstrategies.
• Work with Executive Director of draft written appeals for print, electronic d
istribution, and ocial media.
• Envision, plan, and execute events to raise funds, educate, inspire, and thank vol
u
nteers, member and donors.
• Work closely with volunteers and outreach teams to ensure fundraising goals
are linked to progammatic needs.
• Stay current on fundraising best practices, bringing innovation and in
s
piration to intenal strategies.
• Support Annual Meeting efforts for the organization, in coo
rdination with the Excutive Director.
• Lead
f
undraising events hroughout the year
• Seek out and apply for grants and assist with or take
the lead on grant appliations, as needed.
• Analyze current fundraising streams and strengthen alternative giving/fundraising strategies such as, planned giving, investment and retirement portfolios, and partnerships wit
h
local businesses an community groups.
• Serve as staff member on the Board fundraising committee; coor
dinate meeting minutes, snd meeting reminders.
• Develop annual fundr
a
ising budget with Exective Director and CFO.
• Develop and oversee b
udgets for appeals and evens, tracking net income.
• For invoices sent directly to position, pro
c
ess and record donationsand send to accountants.
• As part of the position’s regular reporting, include analysis of various initiatives an
d identification of success ad areas for improvemen
t
.
• Present event, appel, and fundraising results.
• Ensure distribution of tax-deduct
ible receipts for both financia and in
-
kind contributions
DonorCultivation and Appreciation
• Build rel
ationships with donors through inperson and electronic means.
• Ensure appropriate thank you ca
l
ls are made and/or no
tes are snt out within one week of very
financial contribution.
• Ensure personal touches with donors and memb
er
s to show appreciation and repot on the impact of their gifts.
• Partner with the Ex
ecutive Director to grow and maintainrelationships with major
donors.
• Ensure individualizedcontact with donors is recorded.
• Clearly communicate OHT’s mission, values, and priorities in regular exter
nal communications, with intentionalityaround inclusion and accessibility
• Lead and execute organizational marketing and communications including m
e
ssaging, social media, with support rom the administrative coordinator.
• Implement and manage OHT’s outreach andcommunications strategy and calendar
• Design and regularly post online content to amplify OHT’s message
and programs on various platforms inclding website, Facebook, and Instagram
• Work with community members, and parters in creation of newsletter features
• Coo
r
dinate press and media outreach, communiy out
reach, and external communications
• Coordnate and implement event communications.
• Solicit and share a variety of impact stories
,
upholding OHT’s commitmen
t to sharing autetc stories in the storyteler’s words.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent exp
erie
nce in related field – business, finance, mrketing, nonprofit leadership, communications
• At least two years in a role planning, organizing, and implementing fundraising events, developing fundraising budgets, and eng
aging effectively with donors and potential donors oth through written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of f
u
ndraising practices and principles, demonstratedinterest in continued professional development.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage diplomatically, co
mpellingly, and effectively in public forums and at eents when representing our mission and programs.
• Tw
o
or more years’ experience using donor database an with online giving platform such as Give Lively.
• Google Drive, mail and calendar, Microsoft Office proficienc
y inc
luding Word, Excel, Power Point, and an
ability tous Outlook email and calendar functions wth eas
e.
Essential Competencies and Experience
• Leaership abilities and com
mitment to continued growth.
• Self-starti
ng learner an one that takes initiative in work tasks an pro
je
cts.
• Ability to delegate, teach, and mentor.
• Mintains a high level of accuracy and is de
tail oriented.
• Ability to generate, manipulate, present, nd interpret data thro
u
gh various databases and programs.
• Committed to producng high quality work and communic
ations for all audiences.
• Dip
lomatic, positive, and effectie communicator is personable an builds positive relations.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, concise written and oral communication. Abi
li
ty to write compelling appeals, formal letters,
informal newsetter/electronic appeal
s
, and inspiring social media cntent
.
• Prioritizes workload ell while meeting deadlines.
Preferre Skills and Experience
• Experience working for a non-rofit
• Experience working in the field of affordable housing
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills including buildin
g agendas, generating meaningful discussions, soliciting multiple persectives; accurate notetaking and meeting follow up/follow through.
• Extremely
o
rganized with an eye toward making files/data
usable by others and wrking within established organizational norms for ata and files.
• Experience with videography and photo editing.
• Experience with
o
nline giv
ing platforms (such as Give Lively), online email distributin platforms (suh as Mail Chimp), Stripe, Facebook, Instagram, Canva.
EEO Statement
Olympic Housing trust is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabiliti
es
Act, Olympic Housing trust will make reasonable accommod
atio
n
of work
ig
conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the psition.
Se
The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is a community land trust serving Jefferson and Clallam Counties. It is dedicated to stewarding affordable housing for individuals and families earning below 80% of the area median income (AMI), with plans to expand support to households slightly above that threshold to address workforce housing needs. As a non-profit organization, OHT centers on creating long-term community benefits through affordable housing, community spaces, and other assets. OHT’s mission supports equitable access to housing and fosters sustainable communities.
Development and Communications Manage
Job Descr
iptio
Title: Development and Communications M
a
naer
Status: Full time, 30-40 per week, n
on-exemt
Range: $27-
$
34 ourly
Supervisor: Execu
tive Diretor
<
/p>
The team member in this position is passionate about the programs and projects of the Olympic Housing Trust and raises funds to carry out essential mission work of the organization. The Development and Communications Manager is an influential and engaging leader who generates annual and long-term fundraising plans and oversees all fundraising activities; cultivates new and existing supporters of the mission of the Olympic Housing Trust (OHT); and maintains annual and multi-year member/donor relations. The Development and Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Administrati
v
e
Coordiaor
EssentialFuctions
• Seek to understand short and long-term fundraising needs for the organization, take a leadership role in develop
in
g goals andstrategies.
• Work with Executive Director of draft written appeals for print, electronic d
istribution, and ocial media.
• Envision, plan, and execute events to raise funds, educate, inspire, and thank vol
u
nteers, member and donors.
• Work closely with volunteers and outreach teams to ensure fundraising goals
are linked to progammatic needs.
• Stay current on fundraising best practices, bringing innovation and in
s
piration to intenal strategies.
• Support Annual Meeting efforts for the organization, in coo
rdination with the Excutive Director.
• Lead
f
undraising events hroughout the year
• Seek out and apply for grants and assist with or take
the lead on grant appliations, as needed.
• Analyze current fundraising streams and strengthen alternative giving/fundraising strategies such as, planned giving, investment and retirement portfolios, and partnerships wit
h
local businesses an community groups.
• Serve as staff member on the Board fundraising committee; coor
dinate meeting minutes, snd meeting reminders.
• Develop annual fundr
a
ising budget with Exective Director and CFO.
• Develop and oversee b
udgets for appeals and evens, tracking net income.
• For invoices sent directly to position, pro
c
ess and record donationsand send to accountants.
• As part of the position’s regular reporting, include analysis of various initiatives an
d identification of success ad areas for improvemen
t
.
• Present event, appel, and fundraising results.
• Ensure distribution of tax-deduct
ible receipts for both financia and in
-
kind contributions
DonorCultivation and Appreciation
• Build rel
ationships with donors through inperson and electronic means.
• Ensure appropriate thank you ca
l
ls are made and/or no
tes are snt out within one week of very
financial contribution.
• Ensure personal touches with donors and memb
er
s to show appreciation and repot on the impact of their gifts.
• Partner with the Ex
ecutive Director to grow and maintainrelationships with major
donors.
• Ensure individualizedcontact with donors is recorded.
• Clearly communicate OHT’s mission, values, and priorities in regular exter
nal communications, with intentionalityaround inclusion and accessibility
• Lead and execute organizational marketing and communications including m
e
ssaging, social media, with support rom the administrative coordinator.
• Implement and manage OHT’s outreach andcommunications strategy and calendar
• Design and regularly post online content to amplify OHT’s message
and programs on various platforms inclding website, Facebook, and Instagram
• Work with community members, and parters in creation of newsletter features
• Coo
r
dinate press and media outreach, communiy out
reach, and external communications
• Coordnate and implement event communications.
• Solicit and share a variety of impact stories
,
upholding OHT’s commitmen
t to sharing autetc stories in the storyteler’s words.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent exp
erie
nce in related field – business, finance, mrketing, nonprofit leadership, communications
• At least two years in a role planning, organizing, and implementing fundraising events, developing fundraising budgets, and eng
aging effectively with donors and potential donors oth through written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of f
u
ndraising practices and principles, demonstratedinterest in continued professional development.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage diplomatically, co
mpellingly, and effectively in public forums and at eents when representing our mission and programs.
• Tw
o
or more years’ experience using donor database an with online giving platform such as Give Lively.
• Google Drive, mail and calendar, Microsoft Office proficienc
y inc
luding Word, Excel, Power Point, and an
ability tous Outlook email and calendar functions wth eas
e.
Essential Competencies and Experience
• Leaership abilities and com
mitment to continued growth.
• Self-starti
ng learner an one that takes initiative in work tasks an pro
je
cts.
• Ability to delegate, teach, and mentor.
• Mintains a high level of accuracy and is de
tail oriented.
• Ability to generate, manipulate, present, nd interpret data thro
u
gh various databases and programs.
• Committed to producng high quality work and communic
ations for all audiences.
• Dip
lomatic, positive, and effectie communicator is personable an builds positive relations.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, concise written and oral communication. Abi
li
ty to write compelling appeals, formal letters,
informal newsetter/electronic appeal
s
, and inspiring social media cntent
.
• Prioritizes workload ell while meeting deadlines.
Preferre Skills and Experience
• Experience working for a non-rofit
• Experience working in the field of affordable housing
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills including buildin
g agendas, generating meaningful discussions, soliciting multiple persectives; accurate notetaking and meeting follow up/follow through.
• Extremely
o
rganized with an eye toward making files/data
usable by others and wrking within established organizational norms for ata and files.
• Experience with videography and photo editing.
• Experience with
o
nline giv
ing platforms (such as Give Lively), online email distributin platforms (suh as Mail Chimp), Stripe, Facebook, Instagram, Canva.
EEO Statement
Olympic Housing trust is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabiliti
es
Act, Olympic Housing trust will make reasonable accommod
atio
n
of work
ig
conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the psition.
Se
Skills
OtherHousing and Community Development