Communications and Philanthropy Coordinator

About Neighborhood Health Neighborhood Health is a nonprofit community health center providing high-quality health care in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County, regardless of a patient’s insurance status, background, or ability to pay. Our comprehensive services help individuals and families access the care they need close to home. About the Position Neighborhood Health seeks a creative, organized Communications and Philanthropy Coordinator to help share our impact, strengthen donor relationships, and support fundraising and community engagement. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and Communications, the Coordinator will create social media and newsletter content, maintain website information, coordinate events, and support donor communications and fundraising campaigns. The ideal candidate is a strong writer who enjoys working with people, managing details, and balancing multiple projects. This role offers the opportunity to visit clinic sites, collaborate with care teams, and help connect supporters with Neighborhood Health’s mission. Key Responsibilities Social Media and Communications Maintain a content calendar for social media, newsletters, and other communications. Write, edit, schedule, and publish social media posts highlighting services, staff, patient stories, organizational news, and fundraising initiatives. Collect photographs, videos, and program updates through coordination with staff and visits to clinic sites. Monitor social media engagement, respond to routine inquiries according to organizational guidelines, and track results. Draft newsletter articles, provider profiles, donor stories, and email communications. Create graphics and promotional materials using Canva or similar tools. Website Updates Maintain accurate, current website content, including services, news, events, and giving information. Write and publish website articles and update photographs, links, and other content. Coordinate with staff to obtain accurate information and identify needed updates. Review pages for outdated information, broken links, and formatting issues. Coordinate more complex changes with the website vendor. Event Planning and Coordination Coordinate donor gatherings, clinic tours, ribbon cuttings, and other organizational events under the Director’s guidance. Develop event timelines and coordinate venues, vendors, catering, supplies, and materials. Prepare invitations, manage registration and RSVPs, and distribute reminders. Coordinate staff assignments, event setup, guest check-in, and on-site logistics. Development and Donor Relations Maintain accurate donor and prospect records, including contact information, giving history, communication preferences, relationships, and outreach activity. Prepare donor lists, mailing lists, and reports for fundraising appeals, stewardship, and outreach. Assist with annual appeals, GivingTuesday, year-end campaigns, and monthly giving initiatives. Coordinate production schedules and materials with designers, printers, and mailing vendors. Conduct preliminary research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation supporters and prepare concise summaries for the Director. Support preparation of the annual report and other donor publications Maintain donor confidentiality and follow organizational procedures for maintaining donor records. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of One – three year experience in communications, fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, or a related field Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to different audiences. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience creating social media content and graphics using Canva or similar tools. Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, and digital communications tools. Ability to work independently and collaborate with staff across departments and clinic sites. Sound judgment when handling confidential information, patient stories, and photographs. Commitment to Neighborhood Health’s mission and respect for the diverse communities we serve. Ability to travel to Neighborhood Health clinic sites and event locations in Northern Virginia. Preferred Qualifications Experience with a donor database or CRM, such as Bloomerang. Familiarity with email marketing platforms and website content management systems. Experience in a nonprofit, health care, or community-based organization. Basic photography and video editing skills. Spanish language proficiency or other language skills relevant to the communities we serve. Application Requirements Applicants are required to submit a cover letter as part of their application to be considered for this position. Please note that this is a fully on-site position requiring in-person attendance five days per week. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.