Development and Communications Coordinator

Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley; Danville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley is seeking a Development & Communications Associate to advance fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. The role works with the Executive Director and Board to build systems that expand impact and prepare for growth.

This part-time, in-office position offers a chance to shape development strategy, grow individual giving, and enhance community visibility through events, grants, and targeted outreach.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in fundraising, communications, or nonprofit work.
• Knowledge of grant writing, donor management, and events.

Aufgaben

• Support donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement efforts.
• Identify prospective individual donors and support outreach.
• Work with the Executive Director and Board to activate donor networks.
• Assist with grant research and proposal preparation.
• Manage donor records and reporting in the donor database.
• Develop fundraising strategies aligned with goals.
• Coordinate fundraising events and sponsor recognition.
• Support communications, branding, and storytelling efforts.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Donor management software

Digital marketing tools

Microsoft Office

Organization skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Mission-driven

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management

Tools

CRM software

Email marketing tools

Social media management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Development & Communications Coordinator

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Part Time

Location: Danville, in office.

Hours: 20-24/week

Compensation: $30-34/hour, commensurate with experience

Discovery Counseling Center (DCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and compassionate mental health services to individuals, families, and communities.

Position Overview

We seek a passionate and proactive Development & Communications Associate to advance our fundraising, donor engagement, and communications efforts. This role plays a critical part in increasing individual giving, strengthening donor stewardship, supporting fundraising events, and elevating the organization’s visibility in the community. The Associate will work with the Executive Director and Board to build effective systems and strategies that expand DCC’s impact and prepare the organization for future growth.

This role also offers a meaningful opportunity to directly impact fundraising growth, deepen community engagement, and shape DCC’s development strategy at a pivotal moment. If you are strategic, relationship-driven, and energized by mission-focused work, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individualized donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement efforts that deepen relationships and build long-term support.
• Proactively identify prospective individual donors and support outreach and donor appreciation strategies.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board to activate donor networks and support solicitation efforts.
• Assist with grant research as well as other funding opportunities and preparation of proposals as needed.
• Manage donor records and ensure accurate tracking of gifts, acknowledgements, and follow-ups in the donor database and for reporting.
• Support the development of our fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Help prepare fundraising targets, plans, and budgets for Board approval.
• Coordinate early outreach with sponsors and major prospects for upcoming fundraising initiatives and events.
• Monitor and report on progress toward fundraising goals.

Events & Sponsorship Management

• Support planning and execution of fundraising events including ticketing, sponsor recognition, attendee communication, and logistics.
• Foster and manage sponsor relationships, including tracking benefits, logos, acknowledgements, and reporting.
• Support silent auction or revenue-generating components of events, including donor solicitation and winner follow-up.
• Coordinate event-related marketing and social media support.

Communications, Branding & Storytelling

• Develop and implement communications strategies that elevate DCC’s public profile and articulate the organization’s mission and impact.
• Produce compelling content for newsletters, email appeals, social media, website updates, and annual reports.
• Support design and production of the Annual Impact Report.
• Drive consistent and engaging social media presence through regular posting and community interaction.
• Identify opportunities for media exposure, including earned media placements at least annually.

Community Engagement

• Build systems to capture and engage new contacts from outreach activities and events.
• Support strategic partnerships with community groups and stakeholders that further mission awareness.

Organizational Support & Growth

• Help streamline development and communications processes to increase efficiency and impact.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to ensure alignment of messaging, fundraising goals, and outreach efforts.
• Cross train in administrative/front desk support functions for occasional coverage.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management) or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: Previous experience (2-4 years minimum) in fundraising, communications, development, and nonprofit work. Knowledge of grant writing, donor management, and event planning.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to brand and storytelling.
• Proficient with donor management software and digital communications & marketing tools & platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable working with leadership and board members.
• Commitment to DCC’s mission and a community-centered approach to work.