Development & Communications Coordinator

Development \& Communications Coordinator (Part\-Time)

Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore (FCCNS) is the nonprofit philanthropic partner of the Cape Cod National Seashore; a partnership established in 1987 to help preserve, protect, and enhance the fragile environment, visitor experience, and unique cultural heritage of the park.

FCCNS seeks a Development \& Communications Coordinator to advance the organization’s mission by supporting fundraising operations, donor engagement, data management, and external communications. This part\-time (20 hours/week) role plays a key role in growing a modern development program during a period of organizational expansion and offers hands\-on experience in philanthropy through donor engagement and public outreach, supported by effective administration, storytelling, and data\-informed strategies. The position reports to the Director of Development and the Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Development \& Fundraising

Donor Relations \& Stewardship (in collaboration with the FCCNS Administrative Assistant)

• Prepare and process donor acknowledgments, correspondence, renewals, and event invitations.
• Develop donor briefings, contact summaries, and stewardship materials for leadership and Board engagement.
• Track donor interactions and ensure accurate data entry to support stewardship and reporting.

Database \& CRM Management (in collaboration with the FCCNS Administrative Assistant)

• Maintain donor and membership records in the organization’s CRM (e.g., Wild Apricot or similar).
• Enter and manage gifts, pledges, renewals, and contact notes.
• Produce donor, membership, and fundraising reports.
• Build event registrations, donation forms, surveys, and targeted mailing lists.

Fundraising \& Events

• Provide logistical support for membership programs, donor meetings, and fundraising and community events.
• Serve as liaison to the volunteer Community Engagement Committee, coordinating meetings, communications, and volunteer scheduling.
• Support the Businesses \& Corporate Partnership Program, serving as a point of contact for sponsors and ensuring timely delivery of benefits.
• Manage event registrations, guest lists, follow\-up communications, and post\-event reporting.

Communications \& Outreach

Digital \& Social Media

• Identify and share timely, mission\-driven stories in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
• Create and schedule engaging social media content aligned with fundraising and outreach goals, track performance metrics, and apply insights to grow and engage audiences.

* Manage routine upkeep of the organization’s Squarespace website, including simple text updates, blog posts, event and calendar entries, and basic content maintenance to ensure information is current and accurate.

Donor \& Member Communications

• Support email newsletters, appeals, announcements, and surveys.
• Assist with the creation of promotional materials.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Development, including scheduling, document preparation, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and meeting notes for development and Board\-related meetings.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files.
• Assist with fundraising\-related financial tracking, invoicing, and expense documentation.
• Support volunteer coordination and maintain supplies for office and events.

Qualifications

• 1–5\+ years of relevant experience in administration, fundraising, communications, or related fields (internship experience welcome).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor management systems is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Interest in nonprofit storytelling, social media, and learning basic design tools (e.g., Canva).

Work Environment

• Primarily remote position, approximately 3–4 days per week (flexible schedule), including some in\-person attendance at meetings and events. Some evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to assist with event setup and lift to 25 pounds as needed.

Compensation

• $22\.00–$26\.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: $22\.00 \- $26\.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wellfleet, MA 02667