Furman University

Development Communications Coordinator

Main Campus, USA · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 78 days ago

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About the role

The Development Communications Coordinator plays a key supporting role in executing strategic communications that inspire alumni, parents, and friends to engage with and give to Furman University.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and proactive communicator with a strong eye for detail, a clear understanding of channel-appropriate voice and tone, and a passion for engaging audiences through compelling and strategic content.
Monthly email volume to various segments is typically 10 or more unique messages.

Mail, Email and Digital Campaign Support
Assist with drafting, editing, and deploying mail, email and digital campaigns that support fundraising efforts, alumni engagement, and special initiatives (e.g., Homecoming, Day of Giving, bicentennial).
Own creation and deployment of weekly Dins Digest email, including content selection and maintenance of distribution list.
Partner with Advancement Services and Communications teams to segment audiences and personalize outreach.
Maintain or exceed an average click-through rate of 3% across email campaigns and use A/B testing and segmentation for continuous improvement.
Support the creation of written, visual, and multimedia content to be used across email, web, and social platforms that highlights donor impact, alumni success stories, and university initiatives.
Maintain a consistent voice across platforms aligned with the Furman brand and Advancement messaging strategy.
Execute social media posts to support the communications calendar, typically three or more posts weekly.
Create and execute social media calendars that align with campaign goals, giving days, and event promotions.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in fundraising, marketing, design, and/or social media management.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and think creatively.
Proficiency with social media platforms and basic analytics.
If you have previously applied, make sure your information is current as you can transfer it to another application.

Bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience in fundraising, marketing, design, and/or social media management.
Outstanding verbal communication skills
excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong understanding of office management software tools and the ability to use those tools to promote departmental initiatives: Mail Chimp, Canva, WordPress, Almabase.
Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software.
Ability to work effectively and to participate in cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of AP style guidelines.
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