Communications and Philanthropy Coordinator

Neighborhood Health • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood Health is a nonprofit community health center providing high-quality health care in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County, regardless of patients’ insurance status, background, or ability to pay. Its comprehensive services help individuals and families access care close to home.

The Communications and Philanthropy Coordinator helps share Neighborhood Health’s impact, strengthen donor relationships, and support fundraising and community engagement. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and Communications, the Coordinator creates social media and newsletter content, maintains website information, coordinates events, and supports donor communications and fundraising campaigns. The role involves visiting clinic sites, collaborating with care teams, and connecting supporters with Neighborhood Health’s mission. It is fully onsite and requires in-person attendance five days per week; it is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• One to three years of 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 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 it serves.
• Ability to travel to Neighborhood Health clinic sites and event locations in Northern Virginia.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• 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 served.

Responsibilities

• 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 by coordinating with staff and visiting 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.
• 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 website updates.
• Review website pages for outdated information, broken links, and formatting issues; coordinate more complex changes with the website vendor.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level