Employment Opportunities

Development and Communications Manager

Do you believe in the power of philanthropy to lift up and strengthen the Orcas Island community? Do you want to create, curate, and publish compelling content to support nonprofits? Are you both creative and detail oriented with strong project management skills? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? 

The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is looking for a creative professional to join our team as Development and Communications Manager. We are seeking someone ready to contribute their energy to our mission of fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.

The Development and Communications Manager reports to the Executive Director (ED) and oversees marketing, communications and community engagement activities. This role supports the ED in fundraising activities including prospecting, cultivating, and stewarding individual, annual, and planned gifts, and coordinating annual fundraising campaigns, special initiatives, and events. The Development and Communications Manager must be comfortable creatively connecting the dots between fundraising, communications, and nonprofit community needs. 

The Development and Communications Manager is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive communication plan that promotes and supports OICF programs and initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop, analyze, manage, and execute marketing and communications activities.  

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To Apply

To apply, send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Lindsay Jennings, Executive Director, at lindsay@oicf.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

OICF is an equal opportunity employer and does not and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other characteristic or protected status.