Foundation Communications Specialist - Lake Foundation

Strategic Communications & Project Management (40%) 

• Serve as the primary communications project manager for all Foundation initiatives requiring marketing, creative, digital, print, video, or media support. 

• Act as the day-to-day liaison between Foundation teams and FMOLHS Marketing & Communications to ensure projects are prioritized, developed, reviewed, and delivered on schedule. 

• Manage all communication requests through designated project management platforms and oversee project timelines, approvals, deliverables, and stakeholder communication. 

• Develop annual communications calendars aligned with Foundation fundraising priorities, stewardship initiatives, campaigns, and events. 

• Facilitate communication planning meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams to keep projects moving efficiently from concept to completion. 

• Monitor project progress and proactively identify obstacles, competing priorities, and resource needs. 

Content Development & Storytelling (25%) 

• Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing and public-facing communications including emails, social media content, website content, impact stories, fundraising appeals, stewardship messaging, talking points, news releases, and campaign materials. 

• Develop engaging content that communicates the impact of philanthropy across the ministry. 

• Collaborate with Foundation leadership and frontline fundraisers to translate fundraising priorities into compelling donor communications. 

• Support the development of impact reports, campaign materials, presentations, and donor recognition communications. 

• Gather stories, quotes, photos, and outcomes from internal stakeholders to support philanthropic storytelling efforts. 

Fundraising & Campaign Communications (20%) 

• Partner with annual giving, major gifts, donor relations, Children's Miracle Network, and events teams to develop communication strategies and supporting materials. 

• Coordinate production of fundraising collateral including proposals, sponsorship materials, invitations, event programs, email campaigns, social media assets, videos, and donor stewardship materials. 

• Support multi-channel fundraising campaigns through collaboration with FMOLHS Marketing & Communications. 

Digital Presence & Brand Management (15%) 

• Maintain and enhance Foundation web content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational priorities. 

• Manage Foundation social media strategy and content calendar, tracking engagement and recommending opportunities for growth. 

• Ensure communications adhere to organizational brand standards and messaging guidelines. 

• Research industry trends and best practices in nonprofit marketing, fundraising communications, and digital engagement.