Washington, DC

Associate, External Affairs, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

The Organization

Founded in 1992, the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers is a nonprofit membership association comprised of over 100 of the most well-respected foundations and corporate giving programs in the Greater Washington, D.C. region. Dedicated to improving the health and vitality of the region and all who live here, the WRAG network provides a robust arena for grantmakers to network, learn, problem-solve, and develop collaborative solutions to achieve greater impact with limited philanthropic dollars.

Founded in 1992, the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers is a nonprofit membership association comprised of over 100 of the most well-respected foundations and corporate giving programs in the Greater Washington, D.C. region. Dedicated to improving the health and vitality of the region and all who live here, the WRAG network provides a robust arena for grantmakers to network, learn, problem-solve, and develop collaborative solutions to achieve greater impact with limited philanthropic dollars.

Position Overview

WRAG is seeking a modern and influential communicator who enjoys developing social media strategies and graphic design. The ideal candidate takes pride in leveraging technological bravery, social justice best practices, and an enduring commitment to racial equity to develop WRAG’s new communications strategy. The Associate, External Affairs will report to the Director, Member Experience.

The Associate also partners with the Director across WRAG business units to ensure that WRAG programs, communications, and services provide an exceptional member experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Lead WRAG communications and marketing efforts (65%)

  • Develop and implement strategic plan across all WRAG’s communications strategies
  • Serve as webmaster for www.washingtongrantmakers.org and other organizational websites as assigned.
  • Co-lead a collaborative rebrand process that supports the new strategic plan and WRAG’s 30th anniversary
  • Deliver social media campaigns that align with larger organizational goals to drive brand awareness, membership generation, and thought leadership specifically regarding racial equity using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Work across WRAG business units to elevate the WRAG brand and to ensure social media campaigns and events add value for WRAG members and the National Capital Region philanthropic community.
  • Respond to comments and requests from followers on social media, WRAG members, and WRAG constituents and provide proactive customer service as needed.
  • Analyze social media and website data and provide reports/findings on performance across social media channels and opportunities to improve campaigns and increase audience reach.
  • Create social media graphics and endure all social content meets WRAG brand standards and guidelines, understanding that each platform has a unique purpose and tone
  • Work with WRAG business units on content marketing materials on WRAG’s websites, infographics, and social media posts.
  • Participate in the United Philanthropy Forum’s KM Collaborative.
  • Manage WRAG’s Listservs and Mailchimp electronic mail list software applications.
  • Create content and distribute WRAG’s weekly newsletter, The Weekly WRAG.
  • Support brand communications as needed which may include copywriting, video script development, talking points, and other projects as assigned.

Coordinate and support the member experience program at WRAG (35%)

  • Provide Salesforce support through gift input and acknowledgments.
  • Prepare new member packets and coordinate new member orientations.
  • Staffs the Resource Development committee of the board, with support from the Director, Member Experience, and prepares prospect snapshot before resource development engagements
  • Coordinate marketing, ongoing communication, and meeting logistics for WRAG’s working and affinity groups and other meetings as necessary.
  • Develop appealing and effective membership collateral that promotes WRAG’s identity and mission, including WRAG’s commitment to racial equity.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission and work of WRAG, especially the pursuit of racial equity.
  • Technological bravery and competence. Someone who will explore technology to determine the best organizational use.
  • Previous experience in marketing/communications, including internships.
  • Proficient in social media and content marketing, with a willingness to learn new applications.
  • Highly skilled with at least one graphic design platforms (i.e., Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, CorelDraw, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication. Copy editing a plus!
  • Self-motivation and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines in a predominantly remote work environment.
  • Experience with website management is a plus but not required.

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