BACKGROUND:

Established in 2006, Hope For The Warriors® is a civilian, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The mission of Hope For the Warriors® is to restore the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families. For more information about its programs, services, and activities, visit www.hopeforthewarriors.org.

CORE VALUES:

Hope For The Warriors® understands the challenges, pride, and joy of being a military family. For today, tomorrow, and years to come, we will strive to meet the changing needs of service members and their families. Additionally, we value community. Through our grassroots philosophy of interacting with the communities Veterans live and work in, we establish and nurture the relationships that have become the foundation of our support.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Development Marketing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives. The primary responsibility of this role is the creation of event collateral, which contributes to an exceptional guest experience and aligns with organizational branding. Additionally, the Coordinator will support donor communications, such as managing donor fundraising sites, crafting donor-centric messaging, and assisting with the quarterly donor newsletter. This position requires strong design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Collateral Creation

Develop and design marketing materials such as event flyers, surveys, itineraries, merchandise, thank you gifts, and digital fundraising assets.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all event-related collateral is cohesive and supports the intended guest experience.
Create visually engaging materials that align with organizational branding and enhance the donor experience.

Donor-Centric Communications

Craft donor-focused messaging across all event materials, emphasizing the impact of donor contributions and the organization’s mission.
Manage and update donor fundraising sites through Classy to optimize participant engagement and fundraising success.
Assist with the creation of the quarterly donor newsletter, integrating event highlights and donor recognition.
Understand and apply fundraising marketing techniques while staying current with evolving trends to engage donors and event participants effectively, aligning with the organization's mission and vision.

Systems & Tools

Use Salesforce and Office 365 to organize and document requests, maintain accurate records, and track deliverables for events.
Leverage tools like Classy to manage and update event-related fundraising campaigns.

Cross-Team Collaboration

Work closely with the Director of Donor Events and other internal teams to ensure alignment on project priorities and timelines.
Provide design and marketing support for events of various types, including signature events, endurance events, and third-party fundraisers.

Other Responsibilities

Maintain an understanding of best practices in event marketing and design.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Director of Donor Events and the broader DevComms team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including a strong customer service orientation, and excellent organizational/time management skills
This is a fast-paced environment where you will be working as part of a team as well as independently
Strong attention to detail and well as deadlines is most critical
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in event planning or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
Proficiency or familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite, Forms Assembly, Salesforce, Figma, and Classy.
Passion for the mission of Hope For The Warriors and a commitment to supporting veterans, service members, and military families.
Understanding of military practices and culture.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualified employee will work in an office setting, and virtually interact with staff, consultants, and outside vendors, therefore he/she may be subjected to interruptions throughout the workday. The position will require some flexible hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the ability to sit for sustained periods of time, travel and drive. The vision requirement includes close vision. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I have read and understand this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth herein. I accept the position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I further understand that my employment is at-will; that my employment may be terminated at-will by Hope For The Warriors® or myself, with or without notice for any reason not expressly prohibited by law.

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