Fractional, Communications and Develoment Manager (part-time)

Foundation 65; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Foundation 65 seeks a creative, relationship-oriented Communications & Development Manager to strengthen community engagement and expand philanthropic support for students and educators in Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

The role leads external communications, fundraising campaigns, and events while shaping long-term strategies to grow awareness, deepen donor relationships, and increase community investment. Some evenings required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of nonprofit communications and fundraising experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Canva, DonorDock (CRM), and Squarespace.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to educational equity and racial justice.

Responsibilities

• Digital Content Creation: manage and grow social media channels.
• Email & Newsletters: write and distribute engaging donor communications.
• Brand Management: ensure consistency across public materials and the website.
• Storytelling: draft impact updates, appeals, and website content.
• Campaign Management: support annual giving campaigns and events.
• Lead communications for fundraising and community events; grow donor engagement.

Skills

Nonprofit communications

Written & verbal communication

Independence & time management

Educational equity & racial justice

Tools

Canva

DonorDock

Squarespace

Job description

Foundation 65 seeks a creative, relationship-oriented, and strategic Communications & Development Manager to strengthen community engagement and expand philanthropic support for students and educators in Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

The Communications & Development Manager will lead Foundation 65's external communications, fundraising campaigns, and events while helping shape long-term communications and development strategies that grow awareness, deepen donor relationships, and increase community investment.

The position is hybrid, with regular meetings and office hours in Evanston required. Some evening meetings and events are required.

• Title: Communications & Development Manager
• Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Salary: $36/hour
• Location: Hybrid; based in Evanston, Illinois
• Reports To: Executive Director

About Foundation 65

Foundation 65 is an independent nonprofit organization that strengthens public education by investing in educators to address racialized disparities and create schools where justice and humanity are experienced by all.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Marketing

• Digital Content Creation: Manage and grow social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) by creating compelling, mission-driven content.
• Email & Newsletters: Write and distribute engaging e-newsletters and targeted donor communications.
• Brand Management: Ensure all public-facing materials, including brochures and the website, are consistent with our brand voice.
• Storytelling: Draft compelling stories, impact updates, appeals, and website content
• Campaign Management: Support and execute annual giving campaigns, end-of-year appeals, and giving days.
• Lead communications and coordination for fundraising and community events
• Help identify and implement strategies to grow donor engagement and increase giving.
• Database Management: Maintain and track donor data and grant information, and support gift processing, including acknowledgment letters, using our CRM system.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit communications and fundraising.
• Writing: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Tech-Savviness: Proficiency with digital tools such as Canva, DonorDock (CRM), and Squarespace.
• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Mission Alignment: Commitment to educational equity and racial justice.