Project Manager / Designer
Newton, Massachusetts, Us
Managed the creative direction of our internal fundraising campaigns and communications, directly reporting to the Executive Director. Management responsibilities include overseeing projects from concept to delivery, heavy print design, web design, and content management. This position also required copywriting, identifying potential marketing opportunities, and creating/maintaining solid relationships with our employees and donors. I began at Bright Horizons as a Project Coordinator in 2005.Web: Managed website rebuild/redesign of brighthorizonsfoundation.org – served as the liaison between the design firm and staff in creating a robust site that met the needs of our employee and donor baseDesigned, implemented, and maintained over 10 microsites including national fundraising campaign sites Managed (and eventually maintained) several custom web builds to meet the needs of our diverse client, employee, and donor base of supporters Development and Design: Designer for all marketing and promotional materials including our Annual Reports, posters, strategically branded campaign materials and mailings, donor correspondence and recognition letters, newsletters, email marketing campaigns (through Emma and Constant Contact). Lead customized training (individual and group) on Foundation/fundraising technologies such as donation fundraising web pages, as well as software training to fellow staff members. Worked frequently with Foundation volunteers to help lead and direct their fundraising efforts, including phone, video-chat, and in-person training. Often traveled to many US locations to sustain ongoing relationships with volunteers and donors. Video: Managed all informational and fundraising video development since 2005 - conceptualizing theme, design style, content, filming, editing, and launch. Occasionally would work with an outside Creative Agency on larger productions