Communications and Development Coordinator
Communications and Development Coordinator Description
Communications and Development Coordinator
Position Description
The Communications and Development Coordinator is a full-time, essential team member for the
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA). The Communications and Development Coordinator will be
responsible for stewardship of key investors and stakeholders of the WFA, as well as assisting with
the expansion of the organization’s recognition and awareness. This is an opportunity for someone
who is creative and passionate about advancing women and girls in Arkansas to flex their muscles in
design, communications, event planning, fundraising, and in-house logistics. Ideal candidates are
extremely detail-oriented self-starters who can demonstrate their effectiveness in verbal and
written communication, digital content development, and working strategically in dynamic team
environments.
Working closely with the WFA Chief Growth Officer, the Communications and Development Coordinator
will be responsible for facilitating the organization’s messaging, stakeholder engagement efforts,
and fundraising logistics. The Communications and Development Coordinator will ensure that WFA
stakeholders remain apprised of the organization’s work while executing efforts to increase broad
recognition of the WFA brand, especially across digital platforms including the WFA’s social media
pages, website, and e-communications. This position will coordinate details and sponsor benefits
for major WFA events. The Communications and Development Coordinator will be a critical member of
the small, passionate and impactful team that works to create economic security for women and girls
in Arkansas.
Reports and Responsible To: Chief Growth Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
● Strategically manage and execute WFA’s online presence
o Work closely with all WFA departments to develop social media strategies for awareness and
growth. This includes creating a comprehensive social media plan that includes general
organizational awareness, fundraising efforts, promotion of programmatic initiatives, and
communicating WFA’s philanthropic impact across the state.
● Maintain the WFA website to ensure functionality and all information is accurate and up to
date.
● Create and manage mass external communications (defined as communication to an audience of 50
or more people), including but not limited to emails through Constant Contact, surveys, website
forms, etc. Also includes management of WFA’s monthly e-newsletter.
● Keep up with current events and trends to create relevant and proactive communications
messaging.
● In coordination with the programs team, share impact through storytelling, data, and
testimonials.
● Adhere to WFA brand standards to design graphics, collateral and promotional materials to
familiarize current and prospective donors with the organization’s goals, activities, and impact
to encourage investment in the WFA's work.
● Under the direction of the Chief Growth Officer (CGO), develop and execute
innovative ideas around donor acknowledgement, communication, and an engagement plan for regular
correspondence to existing donor groups.
● Provide logistical support for digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns.
● Plan stewardship events for donor groups, including WFA Founders, Disruptors, Board Members,
and members of the Advance monthly giving community statewide to expand awareness and increase
support.
● Manage a benefits tracker to coordinate delivery of benefits for individual, corporate, and
foundation donors, including sponsorship benefits for Power of the Purse, Girls of Promise
Conference, and other sponsored initiatives.
● Design and facilitate large scale event branding, themes, and experience elements, including
but not limited to stage sets, signage, participant interactive activities, etc.
● Manage development operations needs including weekly gift acknowledgements to donors, gift
entry, annual tax statements, department credit card statements and monthly reporting for financial
reconciliation.
● Oversee Power of the Purse, WFA’s annual signature event that brings over 800 supporters
together, by creating event theme and design, managing relationship with third party event planner,
assisting with sponsorship asks and benefit fulfillment, and working with third party PR firm for
promotion and marketing needs.
● Represent WFA as needed as events, speaking engagements and media appearances.
● Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements :
Education
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but educational requirements are not a deterrent for individuals
with experience, expertise, and desire to excel in this position.
Experience
● Project Management and/or related experience working in fast-paced, multi project environments
● Candidate must demonstrate ability to work in a professional environment, either through prior
work experience or relevant volunteer roles
● Social media content creation, including copy, graphics, and video. Skills
● Full Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn and navigate
software such as, WordPress and Constant Contact
● Graphic design – ability to utilize or learn design software such as Canva, Adobe, or others to
create basic graphics aligning with WFA’s brand standards
● Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal. Strong presentation skills, with
competence in public speaking and networking.
● Ability to prioritize workload, continually manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
● Ability to interact and engage with stakeholders in all mediums (in person, by telephone, by
email)
● Sound judgment and confidentiality
● Strong team player with ability to collaborate with staff
● Passion for gender and/or economic equity
● Highly adaptable in a small team, self-directed environment
● Problem-solving and critical thinking
● Superior organizational skills, including multitasking and time management
● Demonstrated experience in website and social media management.
● Commitment and desire to the WFA Mission and helping the organization achieve its goals and
objectives.
● Ability to work outside a 9 to 5 schedule, some night and weekend work required depending on
the WFA calendar.
Physical and Other Requirements
The position requires intermittent sitting, standing, bending and the ability to move freely
throughout the buildings including using stairs. Must have visual and hearing acuity and clear
speech to perform the job effectively.
Requires a willingness to work evenings and weekends, when necessary. Must have reliable
transportation.
WFA’s Commitment to Diversity
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas is committed to ensuring gender equity in the state of Arkansas,
and we understand that there is no gender equity without racial equity. We are intentional in our
efforts to ensure that all WFA initiatives, programs, and internal operating procedures are
implemented with diversity, equity, and inclusion, in alignment with our strategic priorities.
Salary: $43,000 - $47,000
Benefits:
Flexible work schedule Hybrid work environment
Retirement match (up to 5% after six months of employment) 20 PTO days per year, plus most major
holidays
One-week winter office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year'sDay Summer four-day work week
(Off on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day) Free parking
Free gym onsite Monthly phone stipend
Professional development opportunities QSEHRA Health Reimbursement
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas operating hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The Communications
and Development Coordinator will be expected to work a full-time, 40 hour work week.
Application Process
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work samples to Whitney
Scales, WFA Operations Manager, at wscale @womensfoundationarkansas.org.
Deadline for Applications: May 30, 2025 11:59pm