Donor Communications Manager

Job Title: Donor Communications Manager

Reports to: Deputy Director of Philanthropy

Want to play your part in protecting our local communities from the impacts of climate change Ready to roll up your sleeves to help achieve tangible results Want to be part of a talented deeply committed and national award-winning conservation organization Then please read on!

Sonoma Land Trust (SLT) is looking for a Donor Communications Manager who will create a comprehensive donor communication strategy craft compelling narratives to deepen engagement and ensure donors are well-informed. Working closely with various departments they will translate organizational priorities into engaging stories strategically coordinate fundraising campaigns and serve as an air traffic controller for external communications.

SLT serves a diverse audience with broad cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders and orientations. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect and value the audiences and populations we serve.

Overview

The Donor Communications Manager (DCM) is part of the Philanthropy Team reporting to the Deputy Director of Philanthropy while working closely with theMarketing and Communications (Marcomms) Team. They help achieve the strategic priorities of the Philanthropy team by developing engaging communication materials for donors and coordinating the dissemination of organizational communications through close partnership with key departments (Philanthropy Marcomms and Community Engagement). Theymaintaincurrent expert knowledge of donor communications tools and practices and play a key role in strengthening alignment visibility and impact across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Distill Sonoma Land Trusts work into stories presentations and written materials that resonate with donors including writing copy and compiling visuals for case studies case statements one-pagers print collateral and emails in alignment with organizational branding.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills with the ability to keep all donor communications materials accessible and up to date and create a pipeline of materials for upcoming projects and campaigns.
• Support andparticipatein communication efforts for events andcampaigns;including the development of themes messaging and talking points - both written and creative communications.
• Strategically manage the donor communications calendar with the wider organizational calendar to ensuretimelydelivery of communication pieces.
• Act independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment toidentifyand solve problems.
• Implement and manage new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.
• Manage multiple vendors/contractors ( designers printers) including adhering toestablishedbudgets and negotiating contracts.

Essential Qualifications

• A passion for conservation and environmental issues.

• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and actionable content.

• Proven ability to plan write and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations grant proposals donor reports member communications and events in ways that build donor engagement.

• Demonstrated ability to write for donor audiences and use communication to engage and inspire current and prospective donors with a mission or cause.

• Track recordof excellence in project planning with the ability to self-directanticipateroadblocks meet deadlines and prioritize among competing goals whilemaintainingattention to detail.

• Ability to present information in a professional manner using established brand standards templates Canva and/or Microsoft products.

• Strong teamplayer who thrives working in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Experience

SLT is open to candidates with diverse backgrounds experience and transferrable skills. We are looking for candidates with the following experience OR the ability to develop skills in each of these categories:

• Ability to developmaintain and strengthen partnerships with staff across an organization. Experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships.
• Experience in interviewing researching and compiling information from many sources into engaging stories.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are valued.
• Knowledge of and basic understanding of database best practices.
• Knowledge of current trends around communications and philanthropy.

Schedule Salary & Benefits

This position is full-time 40 hours per week exempt status.

Starting salary is $98000 annually commensurate with experience. This position is located at the Sonoma Land Trust office in Santa Rosa California. Staff are working in a hybrid model with 50% time each week in the office.

Sonoma Land Trusts benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid vacation based on tenure 15 paid holidays and paid sick and family leave
• 100% of employee premiums for medical dental and vision and 75% of dependent premiums
• 5% employer contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment
• Employee life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care coverage plans for dependent or elder care
• An employee assistance program for mental health coaching and financial or legal services
• A lifestyle account annual stipend for wellness or gear purchases

About Sonoma Land Trust

Sonoma Land Trust works in alliance with nature to conserve and restore the integrity of the land with a focus on climate resiliency. The organization is also committed to ensuring more equitable access to the outdoors. Since 1976 the non-profit Land Trust has protected over 60000 acres of scenic natural agricultural and open land for future generations. Sonoma Land Trust is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and was the recipient of the 2019 Land Trust Alliance Award of Excellence. For more information please visit the Sonoma Land Trust website.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment that is representative of the communities we serve. We know that having varied perspectives leads to better outcomes to solve the complex problems of conservation climate change and environmental justice in Sonoma County. And to best serve the people of our community we are taking the actions outlined in our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter through the BambooHR platform linked here. If you have any issues or questions about the application or need an accommodation please email:

Sonoma Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive organization and encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions national or regional origins sexes ages disability status sexual orientations gender identities military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

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