Nonprofit communications jobs
Find communications, public relations, content, digital engagement, storytelling, and marketing roles with nonprofits, foundations, schools, associations, and other mission-driven organizations across the United States.
LABOR MARKET CONTEXT
Use national data as a career benchmark
Nonprofit communications work crosses several federal occupation groups. One useful benchmark is the combined public relations and fundraising managers category, projected to grow 6% from 2025 to 2035 with about 9,800 openings per year. It is broader than nonprofit communications and should be read as context.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data are national and should be considered with local salary, cost-of-living and hiring information.
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What nonprofit communications professionals do
Nonprofit communications teams help people understand an organization’s mission, programs, results, needs, and opportunities to participate. Depending on the role, that work may include editorial planning, media relations, executive communications, newsletters, websites, social media, brand management, crisis communications, advocacy messaging, donor communications, community outreach, and campaign strategy.
Communications leadership
Shape organizational voice, reputation, strategy, executive messaging, and team priorities.
Content and storytelling
Translate programs and impact into clear stories for communities, donors, partners, and the public.
Media and public relations
Develop press materials, prepare spokespeople, respond to media, and manage public-facing issues.
Digital communications
Manage websites, email programs, social channels, digital campaigns, analytics, and audience journeys.
Marketing and engagement
Build awareness and participation through integrated campaigns, events, partnerships, and outreach.
Advocacy communications
Make complex policy and community issues understandable, accurate, and actionable.
Hire for the work your mission needs now
A strong job post should explain the audience, communications goals, decision-making authority, team structure, channels, expected portfolio, and how success will be evaluated. Clear scope helps qualified candidates recognize the opportunity and self-select more effectively.
Skills employers commonly evaluate
Titles vary widely, so evaluate each posting by its actual responsibilities. A communications specialist may own several channels at a smaller nonprofit, while a director at a larger organization may lead staff, agencies, budgets, brand governance, and sensitive public communications.
- Clear writing, editing, and message development for distinct audiences
- Editorial planning and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Digital content, email, website, social media, and analytics fluency
- Media relations, spokesperson preparation, and sound judgment
- Collaboration with programs, fundraising, leadership, and community partners
- Accessible and inclusive communication practices
- Portfolio evidence that explains the goal, contribution, and result
Public relations specialist wage context
National 2025 median annual wages from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. These occupational figures are useful context, not a nonprofit communications salary guarantee.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Public Relations Specialists, May 2025 wage data. Actual compensation varies by role, experience, location, organization, and responsibilities.
Titles to include in your nonprofit communications job search
Search by both function and level. Employers may use communications, public affairs, external affairs, marketing, engagement, content, media relations, or digital strategy for substantially related work.
Communications ManagerCampaigns, channels, calendars, execution
Communications SpecialistWriting, content, media, coordination
Digital CommunicationsWeb, email, social, analytics
Development Director jobsFundraising leadership and donor strategy
Program Manager jobsProgram delivery and stakeholder coordination
Education nonprofit jobsEducation-focused mission careers
Healthcare jobsMission-driven health organizations
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Communications Director jobs
Communications Manager jobs
Communications Specialist and digital jobs
Nonprofit communications job FAQs
What does a nonprofit communications professional do?
Responsibilities may include messaging, content strategy, media relations, websites, email, social media, executive communications, advocacy, community engagement, brand management, and crisis communications. The exact mix depends on the organization’s size and mission.
What titles should I search for?
Search Communications Director, Director of Communications, Communications Manager, Communications Specialist, Public Relations Manager, Media Relations, Digital Communications, Content Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, and External Affairs.
Do nonprofit communications jobs require nonprofit experience?
Not always. Employers may value transferable experience from education, healthcare, associations, government, agencies, journalism, advocacy, or corporate communications. Applicants should show how their experience supports the organization’s audiences and mission.
Should I include a portfolio when applying?
If the posting permits one, a focused portfolio can demonstrate writing, editing, campaign strategy, digital content, media work, or communications leadership. Explain the objective, your individual contribution, the audience, and the result without disclosing confidential information.
How should employers write a nonprofit communications job description?
State the primary audiences, communications priorities, reporting relationship, team and agency resources, channels owned, portfolio expectations, work arrangement, salary range, and how success will be measured. Distinguish essential requirements from skills that can be learned.
Where can employers post nonprofit communications jobs?
Employers can post openings directly on Foundation List and choose the job-posting option that fits their hiring timeline and visibility needs.
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