Jobs in Communication Studies

Pro Tip: Another common field that COMM majors go into after graduation  is fundraising . Fundraising specialists and managers help nonprofits generate funds so they can finance their organizational mission. Here's an example of a local fundraising position for Sierra Vista Child & Family Services. -  Professor Collins Company: Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Job Description The Communication & Development Specialist will be primarily responsible for the planning and coordinating of all fundraising events and special projects in addition to communication and cultivation of current and potential donors/sponsors for those events/projects. Also, assist with the marketing activities such as content development, social media, and other related projects. Responsibilities Provide support in Communications, and Development activities for the Agency. Ability to manage complex donor database system. Knowledge of varied fundraising strategies and pr...

Company: Stanislaus Community Foundation Job Description Stanislaus Community Foundation seeks an energetic, seasoned development professional to join our dynamic team. Stanislaus Community Foundation is a public charity and place-based funder created by and for the people of Stanislaus. Along with administering more than 140 unique charitable funds with close to $40 million in assets, Stanislaus Community Foundation has distributed over $15 million in grants and scholarships to the community since opening doors in 2002. For more information visit  www.StanislausCF.org. Responsibilities The Director of Development and Donor Engagement builds the charitable assets under management of Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) by working directly with prospective and current donors as well as professional advisors and other referral sources. Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the Director of Development and Donor Engagement creates and executes an annual plan tha...

Organization: Sierra Vista Child and Family Services Job Description Are you ready to help ensure our Commitment to Caring!? We are a not-for-profit with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently looking for a Fund Development & Marketing Specialist who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others and help Sierra Vista Child & Family Services continue our commitment to caring! About Us Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has been helping abused, neglected and emotionally disturbed children and families in crisis in California’s Central Valley since 1972. We do this through a series of integrated programs that include mental health services, early childhood services, special education, therapeutic residential treatment, adoption, foster care, clinical and family support in homes and schools, Perinatal Substance Abuse Treatment and community counseling. Our goal is to help children reach their full potential, a...

Company: The American Cancer Society This position supports a portfolio of fundraising events located in Elk Grove, Tracy, Linden and Manteca. Responsibilities Executes a portfolio of community-based events, with accountability for significant income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities.  Ensures goal achievement through the effective leadership, engagement, empowerment and mobilization of event volunteers. Accountable for the achievement of income performance targets for a portfolio of community-based events which may include: Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Distinguished Events, and other community fundraising events. Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing activities and meeting target deadlines in order to execute successful events. Implements best practices for event revenue growth; drives and encourages creativity and innovation at the event level. Monitors financial expenditures and progress agai...