Rainbow Days, a Dallas-based nonprofit whose mission is to help children and youth in adversity build coping skills and resilience to create positive futures.
COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
TITLE: Communications & Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Development & Communications
POSITION SUMMARY: The Communications & Development Coordinator supports fundraising and communications efforts, by managing donor strategy, communications, marketing, graphic design, public relations, and social media. This role manages a small portfolio of donors, conducts prospect research, provides donor stewardship support, fundraising event support, website management, and overall communications support. The Communications & Development Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Development & Communications, Resource Development team, CEO, Board of Directors and external vendors to advance Rainbow Days development, communications and fundraising efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications:
· Coordinate the design, development and production of all Rainbow Days’ print marketing materials, including fliers, brochures, direct mail appeals, the Annual Report, fact sheets and other materials.
· Coordinate the design and development of Rainbow Days’ electronic communications, including monthly e-newsletter, various eCampaigns, invitations, save the date and various announcements as needed
· Plan, create and oversee all social media messaging and posts for Rainbow Days in coordination with key staff and outside consultants
· Work with external Public Relations Consultant to write and edit press releases and send out media advisories to pitch the organization to various media outlets
· Coordinate the design, development and production of Rainbow Days’ various fundraising and event campaign materials, including North Texas Giving Day, Holiday Campaign, Summer Camp Campaign and Back-to-School Campaign
· Work closely with the Director of Development & Communications to assist with and grow our Communications, Public Relations & Social Media Strategies.
Development:
· Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with a focus on cultivation, stewardship, and annual giving.
· Manage the Silent Auction for Rainbow Days annual luncheon, including soliciting in-kind gifts, working closely with Silent Auction chairs and committee, entering data on all auction donations into auction software and distributing thank you letters.
· Maintain and update Rainbow Days’ website with current news and events
· Assist with donor database entry and thank you correspondence as needed
· Work closely with the Administrative & Family Connection teams with various events and activities throughout the year (i.e. special events)
· Participating as a staff liaison on various committees as needed
· Make public appearances and speaking engagements as needed to share information about Rainbow Days with the community.
· Work closely with Rainbow Days’ Director of Development & Communications, CEO and Board of Directors to execute the annual Resource Development plan.
· Work closely with the Director of Development & Communications to grow Luncheon Sponsorships and to ensure a successful annual fundraising event, the Pot of Gold Luncheon.
· Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
· Perform other related duties as requested.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field preferred
· A minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
· Demonstrated skills and experience in design, communications, writing and editing
· Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
· Demonstrated skills in handling highly sensitive and confidential information and materials
· Demonstrated knowledge of Windows-based computer systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design software
· Experience with or understanding of email management systems a plus (i.e. constant contact, mail chimp, etc.)
· Experience with or understanding of customer relationship management systems (CRM) a plus (i.e. salesforce.)
- Be a self-starter and goal-driven individual
- Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.
- Be flexible and have the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Rainbow Days recognizes the most important criteria for success with us is that you are passionate about our mission. We recognize that access to higher education may be difficult for a number of reasons, and, as part of an equitable hiring process, we look first at your life experience, your background, and your relevant skills and talents.
In addition to the above, the Communications & Development Coordinator shall demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and goals of Rainbow Days and a level of energy commensurate with Rainbow Days’ expectations.
EVALUATED BY: Director of Development & Communications
HOURS: Full Time (40 hours per week)
OFFICE SCHEDULE: The Communications & Development Coordinator will be required to work a regular M-F 9am – 5pm schedule that includes being in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and working remotely the other two days.
TRAVEL: Local travel limited to the Dallas area, as needed for various events or meetings. The Director of Development will be reimbursed for his/her local travel at the approved state rate.
To apply, email a cover letter and resume to To apply, email a cover letter and resume to careers@rainbowdays.org
SALARY RANGE: $50K - $60K
Rainbow Days
12221 Merit Drive, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75215
www.RainbowDays.org | 214.887.0726 | @RainbowDaysInc
