Communications Manager
Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area - San Francisco, CA
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Join Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area as our Communications Manager! Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and passionate fundraising and communications professional ready to make a lasting impact? Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area (Friends-SF) is seeking a Communications Manager who can amplify our mission and share the stories of our youth and Professional Mentors with clarity, creativity, and heart. We are a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth through Professional Mentorship for 12+ years, no matter what! At Friends-SF, we empower youth facing systemic barriers to achieve their big dreams. We provide each child with a long-term, salaried, Professional Mentor-a Friend-who walks alongside them from kindergarten through high school graduation. Our evidence-based model changes the trajectory of lives, helping children build resilience and write their own stories of hope. Founded in 2017, Friends-SF is part of a nationwide network with a 30-year track record of impact. Serving the Bayview Hunters Point community in San Francisco, we are committed to expanding our reach. Learn more at friendssfbayarea.org.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust communications plans to support fundraising, awareness, and community engagement initiatives.
- Oversee the annual communications calendar, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Uphold Friends-SF's brand integrity by ensuring consistency across all materials.
- Craft compelling narratives for newsletters, social media, email campaigns, and donor outreach.
- Manage the production of key materials such as donor acknowledgment letters, press releases, and presentation decks.
- Partner with program staff to spotlight impactful stories and achievements.
- Drive social media strategy and execution, including content creation and audience engagement.
- Monitor and analyze digital metrics, leveraging insights to optimize performance.
- Stay ahead of trends to keep our digital presence fresh and relevant.
- Lead the communications efforts for donor and community events, from promotional materials to on-the-ground storytelling.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration of visuals, messaging, and timelines.
- Serve as a collaborative member of the Development and Communications team.
- Manage external vendors and coordinate with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other professionals to produce high-quality materials.
- Support colleagues in achieving organizational communication goals.
Requirements
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong follow-through.
- Highly professional, reliable, and organized, even under pressure.
- A collaborative and joyful approach to teamwork, with a good sense of humor.
- Absolute discretion and trustworthiness with sensitive information.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of professional experience in fundraising and communications, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Proficiency with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM/email platforms.
- Familiarity with social media management and analytics.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in fundraising campaigns and donor engagement.
- Passion for youth development and social justice.
Benefits
- Salary: $74,000 - $83,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous PTO, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth.
