Job Opportunity: Communications and Development Associate
The Opportunity:
Nurturing Minds seeks a Communications and Development Associate in this entry-level position with growth and leadership opportunities that reports to and works closely with the Finance and Operations Director and the Executive Director. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in learning about international development and fundraising from the ground up.
The Communications and Development Associate will be responsible for the organization’s social media and communications, event planning, volunteer support and administration, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and data entry and database management.
Nurturing Minds is a US based non-profit organization with the mission to support quality education, life skills, and entrepreneurship to help a risk girls in Tanzania become leaders in their communities.
This is a primarily remote position, allowing you to work from the location of your choice. However, the ideal candidate will live within driving distance of Newton, Massachusetts to fulfill some of the position’s responsibilities. There is also occasional travel within the U.S. required for board meetings and events.
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Salary is $55,000 per year
Benefits include three weeks paid vacation, $400/month health insurance stipend, retirement savings stipend at 3% of salary, 13 paid holidays, and 5 sick and emergency leave days
Hours must be completed from 9 am to 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, three references, and a cover letter to info@nurturingmindsinafrica.org no later than Friday, January 3, 2025.
Position Responsibilities:
Communications and Social Media:
Draft copy for all of the organization’s print and email newsletters, blogs, and campaigns.
Design various marketing materials and reports for Nurturing Minds that engage our donors and raise awareness for Nurturing Minds and our partner, SEGA.
With the Communications Committee, plan and implement effective social media strategies.
Manage the organization’s social media accounts including content development, day-to-day activities, and specific campaigns.
Track and measure the level of social media engagement of our donors.
Development Planning and Support:
Responsible for the development and coordination of all fundraising efforts including in-person and virtual events; parties; and appeals via mail, email and social media.
Staff the Executive Director in her work with the Major Gifts Program.
Use DonorSearch to research and generate reports on individual major gift prospects.
Volunteer Support and Administration:
Plan and coordinate Nurturing Minds’ annual meeting and semi-annual meeting, and board and committee conference calls where appropriate.
Maintain and replenish supplies and marketing materials.
Take minutes at board meetings and some committee meetings.
Maintain board and committee directories.
Create annual schedule for board and committee meetings.
Create and send weekly organization updates to board and advisors.
Create and send weekly updates to individual board members informing them of donations to the organization from their networks.
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable:
Receive the mail on a weekly basis from the organization’s PO Box in Newtonville, MA.
Deposit donations into the bank account via a remote deposit check scanner.
Process invoices and prepare checks for signature.
Prepare monthly credit card statements for payment.
Data Entry and Database Management:
Support the organization’s strategic use of data to further goals and objectives related to donor, prospect, and leadership development.
Manage and maintain the organizations’ donor database to ensure donor profiles are up to date and accurate.
Process all gifts and acknowledgment letters.
Generate and distribute reports.
All other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
This is a primarily remote position, allowing you to work from the location of your choice. However, the ideal candidate will live within driving distance of Newton, Massachusetts to fulfill some of the position’s responsibilities. There is also occasional travel within the U.S. required for board meetings and events.
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing multiple tasks and able to function in a fast-paced environment.
This position may require lifting approximately, but not limited to, 40 pounds.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform essential duties.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. We will also consider relevant work experience in place of a Bachelor's degree.
The ability to occasionally work beyond the position's regularly scheduled hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong word processing skills, strong grammar and spelling, attention to detail.
Good communicator, written and verbal.
A proven record of working successfully with various technology tools, particularly database software. Experience in fundraising software preferred. Experience in Front Stream products desired.
Experience in graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and social media platform management.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite; solid experience with web and email contact technology and programs.
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while maintaining focus, close attention to detail and skill in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Superb inter-personal and relationship-building skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of board members, donors, and volunteers; must be comfortable interacting with different personalities spanning across the U.S. and Africa.
A high level of integrity, respect for confidential nature of the work and extraordinary work ethic.