Donor Communications Lead – Impact & Proposals

HSSV; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Philanthropy Communications Manager to translate fundraising priorities into donor communications that demonstrate impact and keep donors connected to HSSV’s mission.

Reporting to Marketing and collaborating with the Philanthropy team, you will develop proposals, reports, newsletters, and stewardship materials, manage production schedules, and ensure messaging aligns with HSSV’s brand and donor expectations.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing for donor audiences; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with staff, donors, boards.
• Ability to translate complex program data into accessible narratives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in donor information.
• Collaborative across departments and with stakeholders.
• Commitment to brand guidelines and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Translate program outcomes into compelling donor communications.
• Draft major gift proposals, reports, newsletters, and stewardship pieces.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Philanthropy to source stories and content.
• Manage project schedules and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Maintain organized library of proposals and templates.
• Proofread and verify donor information with partners.
• Support centennial fundraising campaign materials.

Skills

Writing & editing

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Nonprofit experience

Job description

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Philanthropy Communications Manager to translate fundraising priorities into donor communications that demonstrate impact and keep donors connected to HSSV’s mission.

Reporting to Marketing and collaborating with the Philanthropy team, you will develop proposals, reports, newsletters, and stewardship materials, manage production schedules, and ensure messaging aligns with HSSV’s brand and donor expectations.