Marketing & Community Engagement Lead

npfc; Melber (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pathways for Children in Melber, Kentucky, seeks a Marketing & Community Engagement Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of marketing, communications, donor stewardship, community engagement, and special events.

Working closely with the Director of Development & Marketing, this role will implement marketing strategies, manage communications, coordinate fundraising campaigns, and strengthen relationships with donors, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, event management, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute the ministry's marketing and communications strategy.
• Manage website content and social media.
• Develop newsletters, campaign materials, donor communications, and ministry resources.
• Maintain the annual marketing and fundraising campaign calendar.
• Coordinate photography, video, storytelling, and media opportunities.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications.
• Coordinate the Bill Morgan Memorial Golf Scramble, Annual Benefit Dinner, and other ministry events.
• Support locally hosted fundraising events such as Trivia Nights and church-led initiatives.
• Coordinate volunteers, vendors, sponsorship recognition, event communications, and logistics.
• Support church engagement opportunities and community presentations.
• Manage donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
• Coordinate recurring donor stewardship initiatives.
• Prepare donor reports, mailing lists, and stewardship materials.
• Oversee the ministry's Tribute Giving program, including memorial acknowledgements and funeral home relationships.
• Support sponsorship recognition and fulfillment.
• Manage department calendars, campaign timelines, and project workflows.
• Assist with grant research, proposal development, grant writing, reporting, and post-award administration.
• Maintain donor database accuracy and generate reports.
• Support fundraising campaigns and department projects.

Skills

Marketing & communications

Organization

Project management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Bloomerang CRM

Google Workspace

Canva Pro

Squarespace

Google Business Profile

Meta Business Suite

Presentation software

Job description

New Pathways for Children in Melber, Kentucky, seeks a Marketing & Community Engagement Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of marketing, communications, donor stewardship, community engagement, and special events.

Working closely with the Director of Development & Marketing, this role will implement marketing strategies, manage communications, coordinate fundraising campaigns, and strengthen relationships with donors, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community partners.