MOKA is seeking a Communications and Fundraising Associate to support the creation, implementation and follow up of MOKA Foundation Initiatives. This includes but is not limited to fundraising, event planning, relationship building, marketing, and administrative tasks.
Essential Functions: Including the following, other duties may be assigned.
Supports the Development Director in strategic planning for the Foundation with short and long-range goals to meet agency funding objectives.
Enlists support from Board members, executive managers, outside stakeholders and volunteer organizations to carry out the Foundation’s initiatives.
Assists in the implementation of the Development Plan Annual Campaign, including, but not limited to, direct mail correspondence and fundraising appeals. Supports capital and endowment campaigns as directed.
Builds relationships with current donors and seeks to find ways to engage them in MOKA’s mission.
Updates and maintains donor database.
Researches topics for writing newsletters, stories for the MOKA donor news page, social media posts and other publications. Works collaboratively with other MOKA employees as needed to publish materials in print and online.
Shares information with MOKA employees to cultivate a culture of philanthropy including data about funds raised, transparency of funds used, and opportunities to give.
Represents the agency through participation and presentations at community events such as chamber events and company expositions.
Supports the Development Director in planning, coordinating, and hosting Foundation fundraising events.
Performs additional administrative duties as assigned. This includes, but is not limited to, mailing thank you notes and acknowledgement letters to donors, sending fundraising materials via standard mail and email and recording meeting minutes.
All MOKA employees will conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the public good and aligns with the philosophy, mission, and core values of the agency.
