Senior Fundraising Communication Specialist

About Forestdale

Forestdale is a NYC-based child welfare agency supporting families through parenting, prevention, and foster care services. We help families navigate trauma, raise the next generation, and support youth transitioning into adulthood. Our mission is to ensure children and families have the resources they need to thrive. We serve low-income and immigrant communities across Brooklyn and Queens.

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Communication Specialist is a high-energy, dynamic multi-tasker responsible for developing and maintaining a vibrant and strategic community engagement program. This role serves as a key liaison between Forestdale and its partners, donors, government entities, and the broader community. This position works closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to drive visibility, engagement, and support for Forestdale's mission.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Develop and execute annual fundraising plans across individual, corporate, and foundation giving.

Lead donor cultivation, stewardship, and campaign execution.

Write compelling appeals, donor communications, and impact reports.

Support board and leadership in donor outreach and relationship-building.

Manage a portfolio of donors using moves management strategies.

Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Secure sponsorships, journal ads, and auction items.

Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising efforts.

Prepare briefing materials for leadership and board members.

Plan and execute direct email appeals and donor communications.

Donor Database Management

Oversee donor database (Network for Good), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Maintain segmented mailing lists and generate reports on fundraising performance.

Provide training and support to internal users.

Marketing & Outreach

Design and produce promotional materials (graphics, video, brochures, posters) to support Forestdale's programs and campaigns.

Manage relationships with external vendors for printed and digital materials.

Manage content for social media, email marketing (Constant Contact), and website.

Provide photography / videography for events and maintain media library with proper client photo releases.

Monitor online presence to maintain a positive digital presence and respond to reviews.

Pitch stories to media and draft press releases and op-eds.

Lead community campaigns (e.g., back pack and coat drives).

Graphic design or video editing skills a plus.

Passion for mission-driven work and community impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.

5 years of experience in fundraising, communications, or marketing (nonprofit preferred).

Proven success in event planning, donor engagement, and campaign execution.

Strong writing, storytelling, and visual communication skills.

Proficiency in donor databases (e.g., Network for Good), Constant Contact, Canva, and social media platforms.

Experience managing events and donor engagement strategies.

Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Commitment to Forestdale's mission and values.

Graphic design or video editing skills a plus.

Passion for mission-driven work and community impact.

Graphic design or video editing skills a plus.

Passion for mission-driven work and community impact.

Availability for evening / weekend events and occasional travel.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000

Benefits : Join the Forestdale Team and Enjoy Excellent Benefits

Four weeks' vacation

Medical / dental / vision / life / disability insurance

401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match

Tax-deferred health care / dependent care / commuter plans

Flexible Schedule

Opportunities for educational scholarships

Location :

67-35 112th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375

Additional Information :

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.