Cascade Connections is seeking compassionate and dedicated employees to join our team immediately. We strive to employ individuals who desire to make a difference in others’ lives by enhancing every aspect of the lives of adults with disabilities.
Job Summary
Plays an active role in developing company fundraising promotions, donor retention strategies, and volunteer coordination. Works closely with the Creative Director and the Communications and Marketing Specialist to support donor retention and fundraising initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum 2-year degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing, business or related field, or;
Minimum 2-year experience with fundraising and donor retention
Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Experience working with nonprofit agency
Experience developing and implementing capital campaign
Experience with project and/or program management
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Strong analytical and networking skills
Confident communication and decision-making skills
Detailed organizational skills
Able to meet the “Additional Requirements” (see the full job description - link below)
Responsibilities
Fundraising
Collaborate with business and nonprofit partners on events and fundraising initiatives that support Cascade Connections
Support the planning and execution of Cascade Connections’ own fundraising events and activities
Develop direct mail campaigns to engage donors and supporters
Design and implement email marketing strategies for fundraising outreach
Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising efforts to expand donor networks - Cultivate partnerships and sponsorships to enhance fundraising opportunities
Write compelling fundraising messages that inspire action and support
Donor Retention
Research and identify prospective donors
Research and implement donor-retention best practices
Request and track donor/donation information, with help from the Financial Department
Compose and mail thank-you letters to donors
Volunteer Coordination
Collaborate with the Creative Director and Executive Director to develop a volunteer program
Work with all departments within the agency to coordinate volunteer projects, facilities maintenance
Facilitate volunteer recruitment efforts through local networks
Develop volunteer training materials in collaboration with the Training Department
Attend monthly Volunteer Manager meetings facilitated by the Volunteer Center of Whatcom County
Join Our Team
Make a positive difference
Work close to home
Flexible scheduling
Paid training
Supportive team environment
Competitive employee and benefit packages
Opportunities for development
Opportunities for advancement
Opportunities to work with diverse populations
Great experience for future career paths
Benefits
Sick leave
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
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Cascade Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and stands committed to Affirmative Action.
