Donor Communications & Storytelling Manager

DeKalb County Community Foundation; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County Community Foundation (DCCF) seeks a Communications Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement its communications activities. You will strengthen donor relationships, increase public understanding of the Foundation, and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy across DeKalb County.

Reporting to the Donor Services Director, you will write, develop content, manage digital channels, publications, media relations, and storytelling, collaborating with staff and Foundation leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in communications/marketing/graphics.
• Experience developing written and visual content for print and digital materials.
• Preferred: nonprofit or philanthropic experience; familiarity with DeKalb County community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual communications plan, budget, and effectiveness measures.
• Maintain consistent messaging and visual identity across channels.
• Coordinate writing, design, production, and distribution of annual reports, newsletters, press releases, and social content.
• Manage and update website content; coordinate vendors as needed.
• Plan and implement social media and email communications; segment audiences.
• Monitor website, social, and email performance; share findings with staff and Board.
• Maintain media contacts and coordinate publicity for grants, scholarships, and initiatives.
• Share stories of grants, scholarships, and community initiatives with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with staff and Board to identify mission impact indicators and communicate results.

Skills

Writing & editing

Public relations

Project management

Digital content

Analytics

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing/journalism/graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Analytics

Email marketing tools

Website platforms

CRM/donor databases

Job description

The DeKalb County Community Foundation (DCCF) seeks a Communications Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement its communications activities. You will strengthen donor relationships, increase public understanding of the Foundation, and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy across DeKalb County.

Reporting to the Donor Services Director, you will write, develop content, manage digital channels, publications, media relations, and storytelling, collaborating with staff and Foundation leadership to