Development & Marketing Manager

Who are we:

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen feeds the hungry and offers programs and services to encourage self-sufficiency and improve quality of life for people in the Greater Trenton Area. We began serving meals 44 years ago in a church basement and have since expanded to deliver over 12,000 meals each week, six days per week, at our main Escher Street building and more than 50 community meal sites across the area. Since 1982, we have never turned away anyone who has asked us for a meal. Today, we also provide case management services, job search assistance and creative arts classes, empowering those we serve to thrive, not just survive.

TASK is in search of a Full-time Development & Marketing Manager to join the Development team.

Position Summary:

The Development & Marketing Manager primarily supports the growth of TASK’s annual fund by managing key donor communications, supporting stewardship efforts, developing marketing collateral, overseeing TASK’s digital footprint and supporting TASK’s fundraising efforts with respect to individual giving. This person will also be responsible for content creation across TASK’s multi-channel communications strategy. This position currently reports to the Chief Development Officer.

Strong writing and communication skills, self-motivation, flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to successfully handle multiple projects and deadlines are essential to this position. This is a full-time, hybrid, salaried position.

Note: TASK is committed to ethical storytelling and reporting in all of our communications and fundraising activities. We aspire to tell stories that are truthful, nuanced, educational and empowering. Our stories shape our humanity and our world. This position will require a professional who is experienced in culturally responsive communications and has familiarity with (or is willing to learn more about) trauma-informed storytelling and reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement a comprehensive annual fund strategy including annual fund campaigns, timeline management, content development, vendor relations and reporting.
• Work closely with TASK’s direct mail vendor to develop content and execution of direct mail campaigns, email appeals, online fundraising and digital marketing, in an effort to increase donor retention and acquisition.
• Track and monitor annual fund progress according to the goals outlined in the agency’s fund development plan, including regular reporting on giving trends, solicitation performance and return on investment.
• Work with the donor services team to segment donor lists, create mailing lists, analyze performance and ensure timely and accurate recording of donations in the donor database.
• Manage and update TASK’s digital communications including agency website, social media channels and monthly e-newsletters.
• Oversee TASK’s print communications including its print newsletters, promotional materials, advertising campaigns, press releases and other publications.
• Create key donor stewardship materials and oversee donor recognition efforts and acknowledgments.
• As assigned, attend events that will increase engagement of donors, volunteers and other agency partners.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivation, flexibility, attention to detail and a collaborative spirit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Donor database experience desired; Donor Perfect experience preferred
• Experience with email marketing platforms desired; experience with Constant Contact preferred
• Familiarity with website management and WordPress

Required Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, fundraising or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in fundraising and/or or nonprofit marketing. Experience managing annual fund preferred.

Schedule: 38 hours per week Monday through Friday.

Attendance occasionally required at special events, including evenings, holidays and weekends

TASK offers a generous health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, and life insurance; paid time-off benefits, and 401k retirement plan.

Compensation: Salary Range: $65,000 -$75,000

How to apply:

If you have these qualifications and are interested in exploring this exciting role with TASK, please email your resume to Michelle Wexler, Chief Development Officer at michellew@trentonsoupkitchen.org

TASK offers a generous and comprehensive medical benefits package and covers the medical premium at 100% for employees and dependents.

• Dental, Vision and Hospital Indemnity insurance; low-cost premium to add dependents
• Life Insurance Benefit of $25,000
• Eligible for health insurance after one month of employment

Employee Assistance Program – Employer sponsored counseling and referral program available to you and household members free of charge.

Time Off:

3 weeks’ vacation

3 Personal Days

10 Sick Days

12 Holidays

• Retirement 401k Plan After one year of employment TASK will contribute 5% of employee’s salary to a 401k, regardless of employee contribution.