Communications Officer

Job Description

We are in search of a ‘Fundraising Communication Officer’ who is responsible for creating materials for use in fundraising and supporter engagement. A key part of this role is ensuring that s/he stays updated on client’s campaigns and key organizational developments, and to appropriately communicate the same using creative materials to our supporters and fundraising staff. 

The Communication Officer plays a significant role in creating communication plans, understanding supporter and fundraising staff priorities, writing content, exploring new tools, and coming up with creative ideas to interact with our supporters. 

What will you do?    

• Prepare copy for inserts (communication materials used in Direct Dialogue) and update them regularly
• Draft FAQs and talking points for all Fundraising strands on campaigns, organizational changes, and legal developments
• Analyse trends in donor behaviour using appropriate survey tools 
• Prepare copy and work with designer to produce quarterly and monthly newsletter 
• Assist with design of certificates, badges etc. used in training and induction of fundraising staff
• Prepare copy for banners, posters and inserts used in venue fundraising events and also assist with production of videos, calendars, T-shirts, installations etc.
• Regularly interact with campaigners to get updates on their work and represent fundraising communications function in campaign projects
• Coordinate with mobilisation team in sending out appropriate supporter communications and draft emails to supporters as necessary
• Ensure all reports and newsletters are updated on the website as per agreed timelines
• Coordinate with campaigners and other staff members across organization to write blogs or feature stories
• Evaluate online content to check whether it is suitable for publication keeping in mind campaign issues, legal constraints, organisational risk and current best practices for online publication

What will you bring to this job?

• A graduate with a good command over the English language and a good grasp of grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Minimum 2-year experience in fundraising communications in a non-profit environment
• Skill and experience of writing in a variety of formats and styles for multiple audiences
• Skill of translating complex issues and procedures into user friendly content
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience working with a database
• Understanding of design elements in preparing materials
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of HTML

Pay for this position: Rs. 6.11 Lakhs/Annum.

This position will be based in Bangalore