Development Specialist – Merrimack River Watershed Council

DESCRIPTION
The part-time Development Specialist will be the lead player in MRWC’s development and fundraising efforts, with particular focus on building unrestricted support. The work will have two major, inter-related aspects:

(1) Expanding our marketing and outreach campaign, which connects with individuals and businesses within the Merrimack River watershed; developing and planning for creative and innovative fundraising events; assisting with membership coordination, engagement, and thanks; maintaining our membership and communications databases; writing grants; and general office duties.

(2) Taking the lead in maintaining and updating MRWC’s web site, as well as its social media efforts—via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The successful candidate will be familiar with the use and management of social media, and will be experienced in maintaining a WordPress-based website. The central focus of this aspect of the work will be to support MRWC’s development efforts.

Duties:
Formulate direct mail, email, web promotion, and fundraising plans
Coordinate periodic fundraising events
Identify fundraising and grant opportunities
Assist Executive Director with grant proposals
Participate in direct outreach to current and potential corporate supporters,
as well as follow-up
Maintain individual and corporate membership database
(Little Green Light), ensuring that it is accurate and up to date
Maintain and use communications platform (Constant Contact)
Maintain website (www.merrimack.org)
Maintain social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
Perform general office tasks

HOW TO APPLY
info@merrimack.org

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