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DEFINITION

We are seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing & Development Specialist to support Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno (CCDOF)'s fundraising, marketing, communications, and development operations. The Marketing & Development Specialist will help advance fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and communicate the organization's impact to support its mission and long-term sustainability. The Marketing & Development Specialist will play an important role in supporting development operations, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, grant-related activities, and special events. The Marketing & Development Specialist will also develop compelling communications and marketing materials, including donor-facing stories, newsletters, digital campaigns, print materials, and social media content that highlight CCDOF's programs, community impact, and the individuals and families it serves across Merced, Fresno, and Bakersfield. Working as part of the Marketing & Development team and collaborating with staff across CCDOF, the Marketing & Development Specialist will help strengthen donor engagement, support fundraising goals, and ensure consistent, mission-centered communications across a variety of audiences and platforms. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about using strong organizational skills, thoughtful communications, and compelling storytelling to build community support and advance CCDOF's mission. This is a full-time position requiring 40 work hours per week.

SAMPLES OF DUTIES

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for this position. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several typical duties performed. Consequently, this information does not necessarily reflect Essential Functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Development:

1. Support the Development Director in managing relationships with both prospective and active donors through phone calls, email communications, and in-person interactions. 2. Participate in strategic planning for fundraising goals, contributing creative ideas and strategies for donor engagement and retention. 3. Serve as a key administrator of CCDOF's development database, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, gift tracking, and ongoing database maintenance. 4. Manage and maintain development technology systems, including the donor database, online giving platforms, event registration tools, and other digital fundraising platforms to support accurate data tracking, donor engagement, and efficient fundraising operations. 5. Generate reports and analyze fundraising data to support decision-making, donor cultivation, stewardship, and organizational planning. 6. Collaborate with the Development Director to execute targeted fundraising campaigns, including direct appeals through digital and traditional channels. 7. Track and report on fundraising campaign performance, analyzing data to recommend improvements and identify opportunities for future growth. 8. Assist with grant reports by collecting impact data, client and program information, financial information, and other required materials. 9. Support donor stewardship efforts through timely acknowledgments, personalized communications, impact updates, and donor correspondence. 10. Assist with donor research, prospect tracking, and preparation for donor meetings and outreach. 11. Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, including Harvest of Hope and other fundraising campaigns. 12. Support the Director of Development with sponsorship materials, impact reports, donor proposals, and other fundraising communications. 13. Manage development-related event logistics, including registration systems, online forms, attendee tracking, confirmation of communications, reminders, and follow-up communications. 14. Support event fundraising systems and technology, including registrations, sponsorship and ticket tracking, auction and payment platforms, donor records, and post-event reconciliation. 15. Develop event promotional materials, including invitations, social media graphics, digital communications, and printed materials.

Marketing:

1. Develop engaging marketing and communications materials that strengthen CCDOF's visibility and donor engagement, including newsletters, email communications, social media content, flyers, event materials, and other external-facing materials. 2. Support the creation of materials for public appearances or donor meetings, such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, and printed publications. 3. Manage and maintain all social media accounts for each brick-and-mortar location, engaging with followers and responding to inquiries to build donor-based growth and community awareness. 4. Manage the development communications calendar, coordinating donor communications, campaigns, events, and organizational updates across email, social media, website, mail appeals and print materials. 5. Create educational materials, including flyers and brochures, to support Catholic Charities' clients, ensuring accessible, engaging, and relevant content for those in need of services. 6. Track and analyze marketing metrics, including website traffic, social media engagement, and email campaign performance, to make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 7. Optimize and update the Catholic Charities website with effective SEO strategies, ensuring that content is user-friendly and relevant. 8. Create email marketing strategies and implement campaigns to promote events, updates, and donor opportunities. 9. Create visually appealing and strategic materials for events and donor meetings, such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, and printed publications, to support fundraising and community engagement efforts.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Build strong working relationships with department teams to collect stories, impact data, and updates that support fundraising and communications efforts. 2. Maintain and promote Catholic Charities brand standards across all platforms and printed materials. 3. Assist with other related duties as assigned to support the Development Division's fundraising and marketing goals.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1-3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, marketing, grant writing, database management, or related fields preferred. Experience supporting fundraising activities and donor engagement is strongly preferred Strong technology skills, including experience with donor databases/CRM systems, Microsoft 365, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, website platforms (WordPress preferred), digital fundraising tools, and other technology systems that support fundraising and development operations Strong communications and marketing skills, including experience creating engaging written and visual content for a variety of audiences. Experience developing newsletters, email campaigns, social media content, flyers, graphics, and other promotional materials using design tools such as Canva preferred Skills/Abilities to: Work independently under the general supervision of the Development Director. Collaborate cross-functionally with agency staff and partners. Communicate effectively with senior management and team members about marketing strategies, campaigns, and outcomes. Superior organization and project management skills with strong attention to detail Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences Identify and execute growth opportunities to increase donations and engagement. Develop new and creative ways to solicit the financial support from the Diocesan Catholic community, the broader faith community, benefactors, private individuals, and community organizations. Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration Flexibility to work occasional evenings and Saturdays as needed for fundraising events and organizational activities Develop engaging and mission-aligned content for various platforms, including social media, web, and print. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including basic translation from English to Spanish (preferred). Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and other marketing tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree, bachelors preferred or its equivalent, in digital marketing, web design, graphics design, or a closely related discipline that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college system.

Experience:

Three years of relevant experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, marketing, grant writing, database management, or related fields preferred. Experience supporting fundraising activities and donor engagement is strongly preferred

License:

Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver License.

Other:

It is preferred that applicants be bilingual proficient in Spanish and English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are a sample of physical demands that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the job duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may be made to enable an incumbent with disabilities to perform their job duties and responsibilities. While performing the job duties and responsibilities of this position, an employee is regularly required to work indoors in an office or conference room setting and occasionally work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions; is required to speak on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting; and to listen to vocal or audio transmissions. Employees are also required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time, consistent with a typical business office operation and social services agency. Employees will also be required to drive an automobile to and from appointments, meetings, and events. Furthermore, employees are expected to operate a variety of business office equipment including personal computers, laptop computers, printers, photo-copy equipment, telephones, and audio-visual equipment. Also, employees may occasionally be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

CATEGORY OF RISK TO BLOOD AND BODILY FLUIDS

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Low NOTE:

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THIS SPECFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION AS HE/SHE DEEMS NECESSARY. THERERFORE, THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/CONTRACT NOR DOES IT CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THE

"AT-WILL"

POLICY OF THE CCDOF. THE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES LISTED IN THIS SPECIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE INCUMBENT AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND DURING EACH PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Marketing:

3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Fresno, CA 93701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person