Development Communications Manager

Holy Family Ministries
Westchester, IL, US
Full-time

ABOUT HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES

Holy Family Ministries is a unique community that provides educational opportunities for children, youth, and families in Chicago's under-resourced neighborhoods, to excel academically, grow spiritually, expand life experiences, and become exceptional leaders.

For nearly forty years, Holy Family has provided hope and purpose, rooted in faith, through the transforming power of education.

Approximately 400+ children, across four programs, are enrolled in year-round programming, each experiencing the chance for a brighter future.

At Holy Family, Excellence in Education goes beyond just the classroom, ensuring every child has the chance to succeed in school and in life.

The four stellar programs available at Holy Family Ministries : 1) Little Learners Academy - Early learning education, 2) Holy Family School - Education for K-8, 3) Adventures in Learning - afterschool and summer camp, and 4) The Peace Exchange -

youth leadership and violence prevention program.

JOB OVERVIEW

In close collaboration with the Chief Development Officer this position will play a critical role in supporting the Development Team’s annual fundraising objectives by producing compelling written copy and elegantly-designed collateral (print and digital) to serve our constituents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Write copy for key development collateral, including but not limited to appeals, newsletters, annual report, proposals, social media posts, acknowledgement letters, website

Serve as in-house designer for marketing materials, digital media assets, printed invitations, and others as assigned

Design, implement, and manage HFM’s first-ever e-newsletter

Project manage communications-specific projects, including but not limited to Annual Report, e-newsletter, appeals

Create and maintain a development communications calendar

Keep Development-specific portions of the HFM website updated and collaborate with web designer to facilitate needed design / content changes

Collect and organize easily-accessible impact stories, quotes, photos for use in Development collateral

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree

Sincere enthusiasm for the mission of Holy Family Ministries

Ability to work independently and proactively and manage up and down the reporting chain

Exceptional written communication skills, with emphasis in Development-specific copywriting

Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, InDesign, and the like

Understanding of social media best practices as a tool for fundraising

Strong graphical eye (both design and photography)

Ability to meet tight deadlines and work with limited oversight

Experience using G Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Able to work indoors and occasionally outdoors. Role requires sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, seeing, hearing, and the ability to lift a minimum of 10lbs.

BENEFITS

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

403(b)

COMPENSATION

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Laura Valentino at [email protected]

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