Development and Marketing Associate

Marketing & Communications

Job Overview

The Development and Marketing Associate is an essential member of the leadership support team at Family Promise of Skagit Valley, working collaboratively with the Executive Director, Development Director, Administrative Team, and program staff to strengthen the organization's fundraising, marketing, communications, and community engagement efforts. This position plans and coordinates one major fundraising event each year, supports all other fundraising events and campaigns throughout the year, develops marketing materials for multiple departments, helps guide organization's website and social media presence, secures corporate sponsorships, participates in researching and writing grants, maintains donor records, and serves as a professional ambassador for Family Promise throughout the community. This position plays a key role in advancing the organization's mission by increasing community awareness, donor engagement, and financial sustainability.

Position Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and implement marketing strategies that increase community awareness and support for Family Promise.
• Create marketing materials, brochures, flyers, newsletters, presentations, and digital content for multiple departments.
• Supports the management of the Family Promise website, ensuring current and engaging content.
• Develop, schedule, and monitor content across social media platforms.
• Coordinate email marketing campaigns and organizational communications.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all communication channels.
• Capture and share impact stories that highlight the organization's mission and outcomes.

Fundraising & Development

• Plan, coordinate, and execute one major fundraising event each year, with responsibilities varying based on organizational priorities.
• Support the planning, promotion, logistics, and implementation of all other fundraising events and campaigns throughout the year.
• Collaborate daily with the Development Team and Administrative Team to advance fundraising priorities.
• Research, write, submit, and manage foundation, corporate, and community grant applications focused on general operating support and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with foundations, businesses, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
• Secure sponsorships, in-kind donations, and corporate support for fundraising events and organizational initiatives.
• Track fundraising progress and prepare reports measuring outcomes and return on investment.

Donor Relations & Database Management

• Manage and maintain the Bloomerang donor database, ensuring donor records are accurate and current.
• Track donor activity, gifts, sponsorships, grants, and stewardship activities.
• Generate reports and analyze donor data to support fundraising strategies.
• Coordinate donor acknowledgments and stewardship activities.
• Support donor cultivation and retention through personalized communications and engagement opportunities.

Community Engagement

• Represent Family Promise professionally at community meetings, networking events, chamber functions, service clubs, and fundraising events.
• Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations, businesses, elected officials, volunteers, and supporters.
• Identify opportunities to expand Family Promise's visibility throughout Skagit County.
• Promote the mission and services of Family Promise through public presentations and outreach activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Bloomerang or other donor management systems.
• Strong writing skills and experience with grant writing, business solicitation, and event coordination preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms.

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person