Development and Communications Coordinator

As the Development and Communications Coordinator you will provide administrative support to fundraising and communications processes and projects. Under the supervision of the Director of Alumni Engagement and External Relations the Development and Communications Coordinator is an exciting role that combines communication and marketing skills with sponsor and donor relationship building. This includes both peoplecentered and administrative tasks such as timely data entry and reporting digital and print content creation fundraising campaign support website maintenance and media relations. 

The role provides an opportunity for the right candidate to assist the Alumni Engagement and External Relations Department with innovative process improvements that will secure the future of the organization as well as communicate our mission more widely. This support is essential so that the organization can deepen its impact collaborating with a diverse community of leaders to build a thriving Rhode Island for all.  

Job Responsibilities: 

COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

• Create and maintain a content calendar that ensures exposure to all events programs and other organizational priorities.
• Create timelines and action plans for implementation of larger Communications strategy.
• Actively post with intention on organizational social media accounts
• Create content for various media including social media and print marketing.
• Track coverage of LRI in media and archive appearances for future reference
• Manage media list to ensure we are connecting with appropriate sources for the right coverage.
• Identify and coordinate vendors and volunteers for media or development related opportunities. 
• Maintain LRI website including event postings general information supporter and sponsor listings and news. 

REPORTING

• Track and prepare reports for the Board of Governors Executive Director and Development Committee and others as needed.
• Ensure timely entry of data into designated databases including Salesforce. 

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

• Manage development campaigns in Salesforce and other databases/tools. 
• Lead timely submission of sponsor applications through sponsor portals and other submission channels. 
• Track sponsorship applications throughout the year. 
• Invoice sponsors through Quickbooks and ensuring proper documentation of invoicing in Safesforce. 

COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK 

• Act as a supportive resource for broader organizational initiatives 
• Contribute to a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and collaborative learning environment 
• Maintain consistent touchpoints with all departments to ensure crossorganizational messaging. 
• Work with Events and Engagement Coordinator to ensure sponsorship requests are being met.

• You are organized you juggle strategic and tactical initiatives by setting priorities managing your time to meet deadlines and monitoring progress to make sure nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
• You communicate effectively you tailor your message to diverse audiences across various channels to engage stakeholders and inspire them to action 
• You are technologically savvy you easily learn new systems and have an eye for process improvement
• You are selfdirected you take initiative and positively influence others to achieve results in the best interest of the organization
• You foster teamwork you enjoy working alongside staff partners consultants and volunteers to set goals and find creative/innovative solutions that strive towards excellence
• You are flexible you are able to attend events which may take place outside of the typical 95 workday
• You have a passionate commitment to Rhode Island
• You behave ethically and align with the values of the organization
• You have reliable transportation and can move up  to 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least one year of managing more than one project at a time. 
• Communications experience including but not limited to writing interpersonal skills and media relations.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation (Facebook LinkedIn and Instagram)
• Experience using Zoom Microsoft Office Suite Salesforce Wordpress Canva Classy Google Suite and/or Form Assembly

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Start Date: April 2025
• Location: Providence RI (opportunity to work remotely 1 day per week after 3 months of continuous employment)
• Starting Salary & Benefits: $45000 $55000 and access to an employer health benefit and IRA contribution matching up to 3%. 
• Wellness: onsite fitness center available at no cost to employees; annual employee wellness reimbursement program

Why join us 

Leadership Rhode Islands mission is to engage and connect people through shared experiences that positively transform individuals organizations and communities. We envision a Rhode Island that is flourishing economically civically culturally built on a foundation of everimproving human capital whose strengths and potential we spend each day revealing and igniting. And we see the lessons of this lively leadership experiment being shared and amplified around the country and the world to nurture the kind of fullyengaged societies that create lasting positive change. 

Our momentum is the strongest its ever been. Since 1981 LRI has inspired emerging and established leaders to create change in their communities and measured results through cohortbased programming and individual enrichment programs/events. Today the LRI alumni community includes over 3000 intergenerational crosssector leaders from diverse backgrounds positions and interests who connect for social interaction dialogue and creative problemsolving. In the past ten years LRI has evolved and grown by collaborating with and mobilizing local citizenry in new transformational ways.

Our staff is passionate about Rhode Island and appreciates nurturing transformational relationships for the betterment of our state. We live a strengthsbased culture one that energetically embraces and leverages our individual and collective strengths to achieve our vision. Were known for our quality agility thoughtfulness and mission adherence. We change lives. If you are ambitious about goals but like to have fun collaborating as a strengthsbased team to reach them youll be in good company. Were small enough for your ideas to make a big impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career. Were passionate about creating the best place to work. 

Want to apply but not sure if youd be the right fit 

If we sound like the right place for you we want to hear from you. There is no perfect candidate. Everyone brings something different to the team and our diversity of backgrounds cultures experiences abilities perspectives and identities makes LRI an amazing place to work. LRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates. 

How to Apply:

All steps of the process must be carefully followed so that A) the hiring manager can review your application and B) YUPRO Placement can advocate for you and provide support.
Step 1: Complete the application on the New Grad job board by submitting your resume and completing the details requested below.
Step 2: Check your inbox for an email with the subject line Your YUPRO Placement Application: Next Steps and navigate to the link provided and submit your application according to the email directions.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime