Development and Communications Coordinator

The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal services to individuals in immigration detention and to children and their families throughout Colorado. RMIAN works to ensure equal access to justice for immigrants in Colorado through free legal services, social services, and advocacy. RMIAN believes that justice for immigrants means justice for all.

RMIAN has an immediate opening for a full-time Development and Communications Coordinator. The Development and Communications Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing RMIAN’s mission by supporting fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, events, and external communications. Working closely with and reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, the Coordinator will help to strengthen RMIAN’s visibility, expand its donor base, and engage supporters through compelling storytelling and well-coordinated events.

The position is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized, and creative professional who is passionate about immigrant justice and eager to grow in the nonprofit development and communications fields.

Key Responsibilities

Development:

• Maintain and update donor database, Donor Perfect, ensuring accurate and timely gift entry, acknowledgments, and donor records.
• Assist in donor stewardship, including preparing thank-you letters, impact reports, and other donor communications.
• Manage grant research, tracking, and implementation.
• Write grants under $50,000.
• Coordinate logistics for donor cultivation and fundraising events.
• Generate reports and lists from the database for campaigns, appeals, and events.

Communications:

• Assist with all communications supporting development efforts.
• Draft and edit content for newsletters, social media, website, and other communications channels.
• Lead development of print and digital fundraising materials, including appeals and annual reports.
• Update RMIAN’s website, ensuring timely updates and accurate information.
• Monitor media coverage and support media relations efforts.
• Work closely with contractors to create graphics, visuals, and other digital content to engage supporters and increase visibility.

Events & Campaigns:

• Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising and community events.
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns (e.g., Colorado Gives Day, year-end giving).
• Lead event promotion and communications to maximize engagement and attendance.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in development, communications, or related work.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with donor databases (ex: Donor Perfect) a plus.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital communication tools (Canva, Constant Contact, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Spanish proficiency/fluency preferred.
• Commitment to RMIAN’s mission and values.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package which includes:

• Generous paid time off with 15 days of vacation in the first year of employment and an additional 2 days for each additional year of employment, 10 sick days, 11 Federal holidays, plus, an annual week-long holiday office closure;
• Excellent health insurance (100% covered by RMIAN);
• Dental & vision insurance (90% covered by RMIAN);
• Life insurance & professional liability insurance (100% covered);
• Professional development funds and opportunities;
• Eligibility to participate in RMIAN’s Simple IRA retirement plan (RMIAN matches 4%)
• Eligibility to participate in RMIAN’s flexible spending plan; and
• Eight-week sabbatical after five years of employment

Spanish proficiency/fluency preferred