Development and Communications Manager

Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Bainbridge Island and surrounding communities since 1996. IVC enriches our community by connecting volunteers with neighbors who are aging, living with disabilities, or facing challenges with resources, to support independent and fulfilling lives. Learn more at www.ivcbainbridge.org.

Position Summary:

This is a 32 hr, full-time, island-based role. IVC’s first Development & Communications Manager will lead our fundraising, marketing/communications, and donor event portfolio. In close partnership with the Executive Director, and alongside engaged board committees, you’ll design strategy and roll up your sleeves to execute donor stewardship, campaigns, brand communications, and signature events that grow IVC’s impact and visibility.

• Title: Development & Communications Manager
• Hours: 32 hours/week
• Reports to: Executive Director

I. Job Summary

The Development & Communications Manager will lead IVC’s efforts across three key areas: development, marketing and communications, and events.This includes donor stewardship, strategic development, planning and execution of priorities and tactics for Fundraising, Donor Relations and Communications.

The Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and work in close partnership to set and accomplish organizational goals. The role also intersects with IVC’s Development, Marketing, and Auction Committees, engaging board members and volunteers to strengthen IVC’s fundraising, visibility, and community presence.

This is a new position and an exciting opportunity for a creative, strategic professional to shape and grow IVC’s development, communications, and events work.

II. Duties & Responsibilities

Development

• Donor Recognition and Development Strategy: Partner with the Executive Director to plan, implement, and evaluate donor and volunteer cultivation strategies aligned with organizational goals, including timely donor acknowledgment, preparation of donor gift reports, tracking donor giving history, and managing donor cultivation and stewardship programs.
• Campaign Management: Lead donor engagement and stewardship campaigns; ensure consistent, meaningful relationship-building across all channels. Move up to above Campaign Management. Manage and execute IVC’s annual fundraising calendar, coordinating appeals, campaigns, and stewardship activities.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors; prepare materials for donor meetings and solicitations. Establish and oversee IVC’s donor acknowledgment strategy, ensuring timely acknowledgments, reporting back to donors, and measuring efforts to increase giving over time.
• Planned Giving:Develop and implement IVC’s planned giving strategy, including campaign materials, donor outreach, and stewardship of legacy donors.
• Information & Technology Management: Establish, manage, and track donor metrics in Salesforce, generating reports to inform fundraising strategies.

Marketing & Communications

• Strategy: Develop annual marketing and communications plans tied to the organization's strategic plan.
• Collateral campaigns and annual communications: Create compelling communications and development collateral, including social media, newsletters, brochures, annual impact reports, website updates, and other outreach tools.
• Digital Marketing: develop and maintain social media including websites, social, mobile marketing and other community outreach tools. Convert/migrate print and traditional messages to digital.
• Development Support:Produce development-aligned content such as press releases, blog posts, impact stories, and donor-focused email/web content.
• Branding Overseer: Maintain brand consistency, tone, and messaging across all external communications.
• Board Liaison and Coordinator: Collaborate with the Development and Marketing Committees to align messaging and strategies with organizational goals.

Events

• Events: Serve as project lead for IVC’s annual Gala, managing event planning, sponsorships, vendor relationships, donor cultivation, and communications; key member of Auction Committee
• Donor Relations & Stewardship: Organize and execute fundraising and stewardship events, including donor and sponsorship appreciation gatherings.
• Planned Giving: Establish a calendar for and execute Planned Giving small gatherings and events, including house parties, co-host educational gatherings with Estate Planning professionals and/or other similar organizations, and on-site casual coffees/happy hour for prospects.
• Provide IVC event support as needed, working closely with the Auction Committee, staff, and volunteers.

III. Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, or related field - or equivalent experience.
• Two years of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in planning, coordinating, and implementing nonprofit development strategies, while collaborating effectively with teams to achieve shared goals.
• Two years of event planning experience, with emphasis on large-scale event leadership and execution.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing communications strategies and materials across all platforms (web, impact report, newsletters, donor communications, social).
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) for creating professional, branded content.
• Strong attention to detail; collaborative and community-oriented.
• Experienced with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Zoom; familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), Squarespace, Greater Giving, and major social media platforms.
• Preferred knowledge of Bainbridge Island clientele.
• Must be able to work some weekends and weeknights.
• Other Expectations:
  • High-energy, driven and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.

IV. Compensation & Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Salary Range (32 hrs/week): $52,874 – $70,246
• Benefits include: Generous PTO, Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QHSERHA), 403(b) retirement plan with a 2% match, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

V. How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to info@ivcbainbridge.org with the subject line: “Development & Communications Manager.” Please include a cover letter. As part of the interview process, you’ll be asked to complete an in-person writing sample.

Benefits include: Generous PTO, Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QHSERHA), 403(b) retirement plan with a 2% match, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.