Community Development, Marketing, and Fundraising Coordinator
Position summary
Knowledge for All is a not-for-profit organization that is developing a free, online, international, searchable citation database of all past and current scholarly journal literature. As a project that will be collaboratively maintained and funded by research institutions around the world, its success depends on securing support and participation from many organizations and individuals. A Community Development, Marketing, and Fundraising Coordinator is needed at this critical stage of the project’s development to raise awareness, develop a community of supporters, and secure funding for implementation and operations. Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Project Manager and Board of Directors, the Community Development, Marketing, and Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and executing a marketing and fundraising strategy, carrying out marketing and fundraising activities, meeting specific fundraising goals, and developing and coordinating the community of Knowledge for All supporters.
Major duties and responsibilities
- Develop and execute a community development, marketing and fundraising strategy.
- Develop and executive innovative marketing campaigns using traditional and new media.
- Manage and develop content for the organization’s website and social media applications.
- Develop and deliver presentations.
- Identify and develop relationships with potential partners and funders.
- Plan and implement volunteer recruitment campaigns on an international scale.
- Develop and maintain a database to manage information about volunteers, partners, and funders.
- Meet fundraising targets as defined by the Board of Directors.
- Identify potential sources of grant funding and write grant applications.
- Coordinate, train, and supervise a student assistant on marketing-related activities as required.
- Coordinate and oversee work of graphic designers, web developers, and other marketing-related contractors and volunteers as required.
- Coordinate marketing and promotional efforts of the broader community of Knowledge for All supporters.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a communications, marketing, or fundraising role.
- Adept at marketing with web, video, social media, and print technologies.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of design principles and experience with graphic design, publishing, and content management software.
- Confident public speaker and networker with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
Assets
- Diploma or degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or business.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations.
- Experience working in libraries, academic publishing, or the IT industry.
- Knowledge of open access publishing, open source software, and current issues in libraries.
- Experience using Drupal.
- Knowledge of fundraising and customer relationship management technologies.
- Experience with international communities or projects.
- Oral or written comprehension of a language other than English.
Terms and conditions
Term: 7 months, beginning in June 2011, with a possibility of extension and increased hours
Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week
Fee: $30 per hour, to be invoiced and paid monthly
The Coordinator can work from anywhere out of their own office and will be responsible for their own computer, internet, telephone, and other office expenses. Some travel may be required, but the Coordinator does not need to own a vehicle.
Application procedure
E-mail your resume and cover letter by May 31, 2011 to:
Hiring Committee
Knowledge for All
c/o Robertson Library
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Ave
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3