Development and Communications Associate

Development and Communications Associate

WWIN seeks a Development and Communications Associate to play a central role in advancing WWIN’s mission to support women pursuing higher education across Washington. This position sits at the heart of the organization’s fundraising and communications work, helping ensure that every donor, partner, volunteer and Board member feels connected to the impact they are making and the opportunities they help create for WWIN Scholars, their families and our Washington state communities.

In this role, you will help bring WWIN’s story to life, strengthen relationships with supporters, and support the campaigns, communications and systems that sustain WWIN’s work. From donor stewardship and events to Board coordination and outreach, your work directly supports the resources, relationships and community that help WWIN Scholars persist, graduate and move toward greater economic opportunity.

This is a highly collaborative role working closely with leadership, program staff, volunteers and external partners in a team culture that values clear communication, responsiveness, shared success and mission‑driven work. It offers the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work in the lives of women across Washington.

Reports to: Development and Communications Director

Works closely with: Executive Director and Board of Directors

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position with a pay range of $32.00‑$35.00 per hour (equivalent to $66,560‑$72,800 annually) based on experience and qualifications. Benefit package includes:

• 28 days PTO (including vacation, holidays and December closure), plus 6 days sick leave
• 100% of medical, vision, dental and short‑term disability covered after $50/month employee contribution
• Employer‑sponsored 401(k) retirement plan, with 2% automatic employer contribution and up to 4% employer matching contribution

This is a fully remote role. Candidates must reside in Washington state, with preference given to those in the Greater Seattle area for occasional in‑person work and team activities.

Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm, occasional evening events

* WWIN is currently working with interim leadership for this role. A permanent Development and Communications Director is expected to be hired in early fall 2026.

• Process all gifts in a timely and accurate manner, including entry into the CRM (Bloomerang)
• Generate and send donor acknowledgments, ensuring they are personalized, accurate and aligned with WWIN messaging
• Maintain clean and up‑to‑date donor records, including contact information, giving history and notes
• Support donor segmentation, reporting and list pulls for campaigns and outreach
• Assist with tracking pledges, payments and campaign progress
• Set up and manage online giving and event management tools
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including recognition lists and follow‑up communications

• Assist the Development and Communications Director in drafting and preparing donor communications, including emails, newsletters, appeals and event materials
• Coordinate production of communications with internal staff and external partners (designers, printers, etc.)
• Manage social media channels, primarily Linked In, Facebook and Instagram
• Support regular website updates with the website content manager
• Help maintain consistency in messaging, tone and branding across materials
• Support campaign communications and key fundraising efforts, including winter and spring campaigns
• Assist with communication for events, including WWIN’s signature fundraiser, cultivation and stewardship gatherings and WWIN Scholar Meetups (invitations, follow‑up, and related materials)

• Serve as a primary liaison to the Board of Trustees for scheduling and coordination
• Ensure compliance with Washington state nonprofit requirements by maintaining annual Board records, including rosters, governance forms and minutes
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, calendar management and logistics
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