Fund Development and Communications Specialist Part Time

Job Title: Fund Development and Communications Specialist - Part Time

About Lauras House

At Lauras House we are dedicated to ending domestic violence through education support and empowerment. Since 1994 weve served thousands of individuals and families helping them build lives free of abuse. Voted one of the Top Places to Work in 2019 and Top Places to Work 2025 we foster a collaborative compassionate and innovative culture where your work truly makes a difference.

Department: Fund Development

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

Status: Part Time Monday Wednesday and Friday (flexible) 24 hours per week

Location: Aliso Viejo CA

Position Summary

The Fund Development Communications Specialist plays a key role in advancing the mission of Lauras House a nonprofit domestic violence agency serving survivors and their families throughout Orange County. This position is responsible for creating compelling trauma-informed communications that support fundraising donor engagement and community awareness efforts.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller skilled writer and collaborative team member who is passionate about making a positive impact for survivors of domestic violence.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Development & Donor Communications

• Develop and implement written and digital communications that support fundraising efforts including:
  • Annual appeals
  • Major donor communications
  • Grant narratives (in collaboration with development staff)
  • Email campaigns and donor newsletters
  • Newsletters
• Craft donor-centered trauma-informed messaging that reflects the agencys mission values and impact while protecting survivor confidentiality and dignity
• Assist with donor stewardship materials including thank-you letters impact reports and recognition pieces
• Conduct basic donor research and maintain organized data for cultivation efforts
• Assist with communications editing
  

Marketing & External Communications

• Assist with content creation for the agencys website.
• Manage and create social media platforms and email marketing tools
• Support branding consistency across all communications

Campaigns & Special Events

• Support fundraising campaigns and special events through targeted communications promotional materials and timelines
• Coordinate with development and events staff to ensure consistent messaging and timely outreach
• Assist with special events as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing English Nonprofit Management or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed culturally responsive communication
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency with digital tools such as email marketing platforms content management systems and social media
• Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Suite applications

Preferred

• Experience working with domestic violence sexual assault or other survivor-serving organizations
• Experience in nonprofit communications development or marketing a plus
• Knowledge of Orange County communities and social service landscape
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs (e.g. Bloomerang) a plus
  
  

Core Competencies & Values

• Commitment to survivor safety confidentiality and empowerment
• Collaborative adaptable and mission-driven
• Ability to communicate sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism
  
  

Work Environment & Requirements

• May require occasional evening or weekend hours for events or campaigns
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emotionally aware environment
• Must pass required Live Scan background check and drug test
• Completion of the DVAT (Domestic Violence Advocacy Training) can be completed after hire
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; communicate clearly both audibly and written. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families.
• Be part of a passionate supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Grow your career with professional development and meaningful community impact.
• Work for a mission-driven nonprofit thats making impacts in violence prevention and advocacy.
  
  

Ready to Apply

If youre ready to bring your heart passion and voice to our mission we want to hear from you! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lauras House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Lauras House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) color citizenship status religion (all aspects of religious beliefs observance or practice including religious dress or grooming practices) creed political affiliation or belief sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age gender (including gender identity and gender expression) gender transitioning physical or mental disability physical handicap national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a drivers license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9) marital status ancestry medical condition genetic characteristics genetic information military or veterans status status as a victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking updating personal information based on a lawful change of name social security number or federal employment authorization document Employees receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal) or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law is prohibited.

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