Part Time Development Assistant

Cal-Wood Education Center is dedicated to connecting diverse communities to nature through immersive outdoor experiences. They are seeking a detail-oriented Development & Communications Assistant to support fundraising and outreach efforts, ensuring that critical tasks are completed efficiently. Responsibilities Manage donor database – enter donations, update records, and generate reports Prepare revenue reconciliation reports, ensuring alignment between donor records and accounting Generate donor acknowledgment letters and coordinate other correspondence, ensuring timely and personalized communication Assist with year-end giving campaigns, including Colorado Gives Day, direct mailers, and digital appeals Research potential corporate sponsors and grant opportunities, providing summaries for follow-up Coordinate in-kind donations (e.g., breweries, wineries, local businesses) for events like Music + Moonlight, Calarat, etc Schedule donor and partner engagement meetings, manage follow-ups, and track relationship progress Support management of social media content (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads) – posting occasional updates, event promotions, donor spotlights., and constituent engagement Assist in writing and editing newsletters, grant proposals, and blog posts Optimize website content for SEO and readability (experience with CMS preferred) Support design of basic marketing materials (flyers, event programs) using Canva or similar tools Help maintain a communications calendar to ensure consistency in donor and public engagement Manage Google Ad Grants to maximize CWE’s online visibility and engagement Provide logistical support for fundraising events (e.g., sending invites, tracking RSVPs, prepping materials) Assist with school/retreats/summer camps/volunteer programs marketing by crafting engaging messaging for upcoming events Promote events via local media channels (e.g., Eventbrite, online event calendars, local press) Engage relevant groups for cross-promotion, ensuring events reach target audiences Assist with press releases and media outreach to increase event visibility Provide support for other development and communications projects as needed, including research, special projects, and administrative tasks Skills Bilingual (Spanish-English) strongly preferred Detail-oriented & organized – Can manage multiple projects with efficiency Strong writer & communicator – Can craft engaging donor letters, social posts, and newsletters Tech-savvy – Comfortable with donor databases (Bloomerang), Instrumentl, Stripe, JotForm, social media scheduling tools, Google Drive, Canva, and Google Ad Grants Fundraising/Nonprofit experience – Familiarity with donor relations, sponsorships, grants, or marketing is a plus Passion for the outdoors & equity in nature – Understands CWE's mission and can communicate it authentically Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Paid sick time (1 hr sick time accrued per 30 hrs worked) Retirement Fund Company Overview Cal-Wood’s mission is to offer a unique outdoor educational experience to youth and adults. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Jamestown, Colorado, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is