Development and Communications Manager

Reports To: Executive Director
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Location: On-site (Salem, NH)

Overview
The Development and Communications Manager will lead key fundraising, outreach, and communications efforts
for the Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL). This role is responsible for driving donor engagement,
overseeing fundraising campaigns and events, managing digital content (social media, website, newsletters),
administering grants, and advancing community outreach and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives
in a hands-on, mission-driven nonprofit environment and brings strong experience in several of these areas.
 

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Donor Management

• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns (annual appeal, special events, sponsorships)

• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, business sponsors, and community

       supporters

• Maintain and update the donor database, ensure timely acknowledgments and donor communications

• Coordinate with volunteers, board members, and event committees to support fundraising efforts

 

Events and Community Outreach

• Oversee planning, logistics, promotion, and execution of fundraising and community events

• Represent SARL at outreach activities, community partnerships, school programs, therapy visits, and other public-facing events

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, municipalities, shelters, and other community stakeholders

 

Communications, Marketing, and Content Creation

• Manage SARL’s social media presence, website content, email campaigns, newsletters, and other external communications

• Create compelling content including success stories, images, videos, blog posts, and press materials to highlight SARL’s mission and programs

• Maintain a communications calendar; ensure brand consistency across digital and print channels

• Monitor and report on communications metrics and engagement

Website Oversight and Digital Presence

• Ensure SARL’s website is updated, secure, user-friendly, and aligned with communications needs

• Coordinate with any external web/tech vendors or internal resources to update functionality, content, and visuals

Grant Administration

• Research grant opportunities relevant to animal welfare, rescue, and community outreach

• Maintain a grant calendar, assist with writing proposals, gather required documentation, submit reports and track deliverables

• Provide periodic updates to the Executive Director on grant status and outcomes

Qualifications

Required:

• 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit development/fundraising, communications/marketing, event management or a related field

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively

• Comfortable using digital tools (social media platforms, website CMS, email marketing, donor database)

• Flexible schedule with availability for some evenings/weekends as needed

• Passion for animal welfare and alignment with SARL’s mission

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field

• Experience working in an animal shelter or rescue setting

• Experience planning and executing events and/or managing grants

• Competence in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, video editing)

• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Little Green Light) and website platforms (e.g., WIX)

Compensation and Benefits

• Health insurance

• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contribution

• Paid time off

• Employee Discounts

• A mission-driven, supportive workplace where your work has a visible impact

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Send cover letter and resume to Anthony Grieco at agrieco@sarlnh.org.

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