Marketing and Development Specialist

Position

Marketing and Development Specialist

Catholic Charities - Gainesville, FL

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The Catholic Charities Gainesville Regional Office is searching for a full‑time, non‑exempt Marketing and Development Specialist. This is a 35‑hour a week position, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm, in‑office in Gainesville, FL. Salary range is $23 to $25 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Catholic Charities offers a comprehensive benefits package: 100% employer‑paid health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, life insurance, flexible spending account, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, supplemental 403B retirement plan, and pension.

The Marketing and Development Specialist provides marketing, social media, and development support to ensure successful attainment of outcomes related to annual giving, corporate relations, fundraising events, and other development opportunities. This position performs complex administrative support relating to development activities. Responsibilities include managing agency donor recognition and assisting the Gainesville Regional Office with fundraising activities, grants, marketing, and public relations.

• Maintain integrity of donor database by ensuring timely entries and recognition of contributions, correction of errors, and list enhancement while identifying new friends of Catholic Charities. Send thank‑you letters promptly for all donations.
• Maintain a list of stakeholders to acknowledge birthdays, anniversaries, and life events, and possess the ongoing ability to pull accurate and current contact information.
• Develop and implement social media campaigns, including messaging and content, distribution strategies, and analysis of results for all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Develop and implement agency communications strategy and marketing plan by preparing information for Diocesan e‑newsletters and other public relations opportunities.
• Execute social media content and engagement strategy, including copywriting, graphic design, and proofreading.
• Write content for the website, blog, social media, and sales and marketing collateral.
• Design and prepare various event‑related marketing materials, including brochures and flyers.
• Oversee the Development Committee.
• In collaboration with the Regional Director and Development Committee, create and implement an annual fundraising plan with innovative strategies to meet budget goals, including fundraising events, direct mailing appeals, Diocesan campaigns, corporate gifts, and sponsor ships.
• Assist in event planning and project coordination, including arrangements for entertainment, transportation, facilities, technology equipment, printing, food & beverage, and other event‑related issues.
• Assist in the implementation of the agency communications strategy and marketing plan by preparing information for Diocesan e‑newsletters and other public relations opportunities.
• Execute social media content and engagement strategy, including copywriting, graphic design, and proofreading.
• Develop and maintain donor profiles and relationships with major donors, parish leaders, and diocesan staff.
• Draft content (e.g., press releases) for mass media or company website.
• Perform administrative duties as directed to ensure efficient office operations.
• Handle office tasks such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up meetings, and ordering supplies.
• Maintain integrity of donor database by ensuring timely entries and recognition of contributions.
• Generate IRS acknowledgement letters and thank‑you letters for all donors.
• Coordinate creation and delivery of custom thank‑you notes for donors and event sponsors.
• Monitor industry news and report relevant trends.
• Track media coverage and analyze share‑of‑voice.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful, and caring attitude with staff, clients, volunteers, and visitors, projecting a welcoming atmosphere to all.
• Organize and prioritize work; be proactive, take…