Development, Marketing & Communications Assistant

Chesapeake Bay Trust

Development, Marketing & Communications Assistant supporting fundraising and marketing at Chesapeake Bay Trust. Collaborating with team for efficient operations in a nonprofit environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAnnapolis • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $51,000 - $54,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor record management, including data entry and reporting in Raiser's Edge, while effectively supporting fundraising initiatives and communications. Proficient in project management and event coordination, ensuring attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Raiser's Edge Database ManagementProject ManagementEvent CoordinationWriting and EditingDonor Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data EntryGift AcknowledgementProspect ResearchDigital CommunicationsMail Fulfillment

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelMailchimpWordPressCanvaAdobe Creative SuiteGoogle Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentFundraisingCommunicationsMarketingEvent Logistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, audit, and improve the quality of donor records in Raiser's Edge, including gift entry, data cleanup, duplicate management, and reporting.
Prepare gift acknowledgements, donor correspondence, solicitation materials, and stewardship mailings.
Conduct prospect research and prepare donor profiles for cultivation opportunities.
Support donor engagement meetings with staff (Director of Development, Vice Presidents, President, and other staff), including owning scheduling, briefing materials, research, and follow-up.
Support annual giving campaigns and other fundraising initiatives.
Draft and edit newsletters, email campaigns, blog posts, social media content, website content and other print and digital communications.
Design basic graphics and promotional materials using Canva and other design tools.
Coordinate logistics for events at the Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Headquarters including guest registration, invitations, catering, and event materials.
Represent the Chesapeake Bay Trust at community events, networking receptions, and other opportunities.
Support Development, Marketing, and Communications Board Committee and full Board meetings, including taking the lead on logistics, meeting materials, and meeting minutes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated project management experience, including successfully managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and management.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
One or more years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, marketing, administration, or executive support preferred.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, or a related field, or commensurate number of years of experience in administrative assistant or executive assistant roles preferred.
Experience with donor gift entry and database management (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
Experience with Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, and other digital communications platforms preferred.
Experience in the fulfillment of mailings, i.e. acknowledgement letters preferred.
Experience supporting board meetings or executive leadership preferred.
Experience coordinating events or donor engagement activities preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts
401K retirement savings program with match
Starting at 10 accrued vacation days, 7 accrued sick days, and 4 personal days annually
Compensatory time available for overtime hours worked
Eleven paid holidays per year
Individual Professional Development fund