Development and Marketing Coordinator

Lexington, KY onsite with a meaningful mission, competitive pay, and benefits that support your whole life. As the Development & Marketing Coordinator at Easterseals Bluegrass, you will help strengthen fundraising efforts, deepen donor relationships, and advance communication and marketing initiatives that reflect the organization’s values and commitment to inclusion.

This role provides day-to-day administrative and operational support across campaigns, special events, donor stewardship, grant reporting, and public relations. You’ll also help keep digital and communications channels current, including website updates, newsletters, impact reporting, and social media content.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Maintain and update donor and prospect records in the database.
• Support donor stewardship by preparing thank-you letters, acknowledgments, and recognition materials.
• Help with grant proposal support and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
• Provide logistical support for fundraising events, including setup, registration, and follow-up.
• Prepare stewardship reports and other donor support materials.
• Assist with content creation for newsletters, impact reports, and marketing materials.
• Maintain website content and monitor engagement metrics.
• Support public relations efforts such as press releases and media outreach.
• Help ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across all channels.
• Create and manage social media content and campaigns.
• Support fundraising event planning, including creation of event support materials and promotions.
• Prepare reports on fundraising, marketing, and engagement activities.
• Support the Development & Marketing team in daily operations and special projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support smooth execution of development and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with outreach to community partners, donors, and program participants.
• Represent Easter Seals Bluegrass professionally in community or event settings as needed.
• Ensure development and marketing activities reflect the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to inclusion.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and professionalism in communications and interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, development, marketing, or communications, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with donor database management, social media, and digital communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic design or communications tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the mission of Easter Seals and person-centered service delivery.

Compensation

$39,433.89 - $59,533.29 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance