Development & Communications Associate

Position Title: Development & Communications Associate 
Location: Denver, CO 
Reports To: Director of Development 
Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt 

About Healing Waters International 

Healing Waters International (HWI) is on a mission to end the global water crisis through sustainable, locally-led safe water solutions and holistic community transformation. We work with communities in Latin America and Haiti to build water projects that restore health, dignity, and hope—motivated by the love of Christ and a commitment to justice. 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Development & Communications Associate to support our fundraising and engagement efforts. This role will work at the intersection of data, design, and donor care—ensuring every gift is recorded with excellence, and every supporter feels seen and inspired. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for storytelling, a knack for design, and a heart for global service. 

Key Responsibilities 

Donor Database Management (Salesforce) 

Accurately enter and acknowledge all incoming donations in Salesforce 

Input new donor prospects into Salesforce  

Maintain donor records and generate reports as needed 

Support the Development Team with list segmentation and mail/email campaigns 

Ensure data integrity and support reconciliation with accounting 

Design & Communications 

Create digital and print materials including donor reports, social media graphics, presentations, and event collateral 

Design and distribute email campaigns via Zoho Campaigns 

Collaborate with the team to plan and execute social media campaigns that tell powerful stories and increase engagement 

Help maintain consistent visual branding across all channels 

Organize and curate all program content in SharePoint  

Donor Engagement & Support 

Support the cultivation and stewardship of small to mid-level donors with personalized outreach and appreciation efforts 

Respond to donor inquiries and coordinate follow-up communications 

Assist with donor events, mailings, and campaign planning 

Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field 

Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail 

Experience creating and managing content for email and social media 

Passion for the mission of HWI and a heart for service  

Willingness to engage and create from a Christian perspective 

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or Canva 

Desired Traits 

Organized and process-oriented with a high level of accuracy 

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, mission-driven team 

Experience with Salesforce (Nonprofit Success Pack preferred) or other CRM platforms 

Flexibility and creativity in a fast-paced environment 

Compensation & Benefits 

Competitive salary commensurate with experience $20-$25 per hour

Flexible work schedule 

Health, dental, and vision insurance 

Generous vacation and sick time 

Retirement plan with employer match 

Meaningful work that impacts lives across the world