Marketing & Communications Coordinator

About the role

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator supports Friends of the Children–Los Angeles in advancing its fundraising, community engagement, and brand visibility through compelling storytelling, content creation, event support, donor communications, and digital marketing. This full‑time position works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and the Advancement Team to ensure consistent, inspiring messaging across all channels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies that raise awareness of the organization’s mission.
• Create, schedule, and manage content for social media platforms and maintain an editorial calendar aligned with campaigns.
• Monitor digital engagement, produce performance reports, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain and update the website, ensuring current and engaging content.
• Write and edit donor newsletters, email campaigns, blog posts, press materials, and other communications.
• Coordinate photography, video, and multimedia assets for storytelling.
• Design presentations, board decks, sponsorship packages, impact reports, and donor proposals that adhere to brand standards.
• Develop donor stewardship communications, fundraising collateral, and briefing materials.
• Support marketing for fundraising events, volunteer activities, and community engagement initiatives, including promotional materials and post‑event content.

Required profile

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Creative professional with a passion for social impact.
• Strong storytelling ability and experience crafting donor‑focused communications.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work with program staff to identify meaningful stories.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $82,000 annually.
• Opportunity to grow a career in nonprofit marketing and advancement.
• Dynamic, mission‑driven work environment in Los Angeles.