Development Marketing Specialist

Development Marketing Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time, 30–40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday–Friday; occasional evenings or weekends for campaigns and events

Compensation: $32-38/hour, depending on experience

About the Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue (BGCB) has served the Bellevue community for over 70 years. With 18 clubhouses across Bellevue, we provide a safe place for thousands of youth when they are not in school. The need for our services has never been greater, and we are seeking a Development Marketing Specialist who can help tell our story of impact and inspire deeper support from donors, partners, and the greater community.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Marketing Specialist is responsible for creating a communications calendar, marketing plan, and materials that support donor engagement and fundraising efforts. This role plays a key part in building public awareness and donor loyalty by helping the development team reach financial and engagement goals.  This position also helps shape the Club’s editorial voice and works in close partnership with the Program Marketing Specialist to deliver cohesive messaging across all audiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute a donor communications calendar and marketing plan
• Craft compelling donor-centric content, including fundraising appeals, impact reports, newsletters, and stewardship materials
• Manage and update website content related to giving opportunities, donor recognition, and campaigns
• Develop branded collateral for fundraising campaigns, including cases for support, brochures, and email campaigns
• Create and schedule donor-related social media posts aligned with campaign timelines
• Lead efforts to identify and create opportunities to build awareness of giving opportunities and donor impact
• Partner across departments to collect stories and assets that demonstrate mission effectiveness
• Assist with press releases and media outreach for donor-related events and milestones
• Track and report on campaign performance, engagement metrics, and marketing ROI
• Contribute to a consistent organizational voice and ensure branding consistency across platforms
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned, such as event support and donor engagement experiences
• Work in close partnership with the Program Marketing Specialist to ensure alignment across donor and program communications, maintain brand consistency, and support unified campaign efforts
• Manage the Club’s shared photo storage in collaboration with the Program Marketing Specialist and track photo release permissions
• Lead or support internal training efforts on storytelling, branding, and marketing platforms to improve donor engagement and ensure consistency in messaging across development campaigns
• Perform other duties as assigned

MEASUREMENT AND BUDGETING

• Work with the CDO to monitor marketing budgets tied to development efforts and marketing needs
• Provide reports on donor engagement campaigns and content performance
• Help establish goals for donor activation and outreach effectiveness

These responsibilities do not fully encapsulate the scope of the role. You may be asked to perform a job duty that is not listed. On occasion, you may be asked to cover at different sites in order to maintain staff-to-youth ratios. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to provide a portfolio or at least 2 samples of work

• 3 years of marketing experience in nonprofit, fundraising, or philanthropic settings
• Experience developing donor communications and fundraising materials
• Journalism, communications, or storytelling background strongly preferred
• Strong writing, editing, and design skills across print and digital mediums
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and donor stewardship
• Experience working with internal stakeholders to create donor deliverables
• Deep understanding of storytelling to inspire giving and grow donor relationships
• Knowledge of design platforms (e.g., Canva) and marketing tools (e.g., email platforms, CMS)
• Proficient use of social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Ability to collaborate across departments and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work independently while keeping management informed
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of continued employment
• Paid professional development and training opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

DISCLAIMER

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCB does not discriminate in hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.