Fundraising and Marketing Specialist presso Latino Network

Description

TITLE:                            Fundraising and Marketing Specialist

REPORTS TO:               Development Manager

CLASSIFICATION:       Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt

LOCATION:                  Hybrid (Portland, OR)

COMPENSATION:      $36.50 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• $50 Monthly internet reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Fundraising and Marketing Specialist is a full-time position who reports to the Director of Philanthropy. The Specialist leads the execution of the integrated marketing and fundraising strategy for Latino Network. This individual is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all marketing and related communications pertaining to the Development Department’s annual general operating revenue goal. The individual’s role is to ensure that marketing of the current programs of Latino Network is continuous and effective to encourage gifts from individual donors, foundation partners and business supporters. The individual plans and implements tasks related to marketing and fundraising efforts including promotion of our events and fundraising campaigns through media relations, social media management, and online newsletters. The Fundraising and Marketing Specialist’s role is to increase community engagement through effective storytelling while supporting the annual donor retention goals set out by the Development Department. 

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and managing of all fundraising related communications through various channels including but not limited to media relations, social media platforms, and enewsletters to promote our programs and to support our annual fundraising plan.
• Responsible for the marketing and communications of our annual fundraising events, including our Noche Bella Gala and our Action Fund Reception, by creating save the date and invitation materials, social media promotions, and enewsletters updates and post-event appreciation messaging.
• Responsible for updating promotional donor-related materials annually.
• Responsible for the marketing of annual priority fundraising initiatives including our Adelante Juntos, year-end and annual fund campaigns. 
• Responsible for ensuring that donor resources pages on organizational website are updated and user friendly. Use Google Analytics to ensure growth. 
• Responsible for seeking out appropriate outreach opportunities to participate in. 
• Work with Communications team to create and distribute the annual report, appeal letters & other related efforts to raise funds and increase awareness of our work. 
• Responsible for prompt, active communications with our stakeholders, our community nonprofit partners, Workplace Giving Campaign partners, board members, and the public. 
• Work with Communications team to increase followers of social media and visitors to our website. 
• Oversee the creation fundraising/marketing email messages via EveryAction. 
• Collaborate with Program, Communications, and Development teams to streamline data workflows.
• Evaluate and implement integrations with other tools/platforms (e.g., email, event platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising tools).

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• 1-2 year’s experience managing a donor database or CRM, preferably EveryAction.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data querying, segmentation, and reporting.
• Ability to train and support team members with varying levels of tech proficiency.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Latino Network.
• Experience in a nonprofit development or operations role, especially organizations with both 501c3 and 501c4 affiliations.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising practices, donor stewardship, and grants management.
• Working knowledge of data privacy and security best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while meeting key organizational deadlines.
• Performance-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic, high accountability, and commitment to achieving goals.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to successfully achieve the functions of the position as described in the job responsibilities.
• Ability to conceptualize, collaborate, plan, and manage projects and multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Evening and weekend availability may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a fast-paced, highly engaged work environment with satellite operations with positions performing work both onsite and remotely. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers 

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.