Application Guide

How to Apply for Marketing Communications Specialist

at Bridge to Turkiye Fund

🏢 About Bridge to Turkiye Fund

Bridge to Türkiye Fund is a unique nonprofit that specifically focuses on philanthropic support for children, youth, and communities in Türkiye, blending cultural connection with humanitarian impact. Unlike generic international charities, it offers a targeted mission that allows professionals to deeply engage with a specific region's needs while working remotely from the US. The organization's emphasis on community engagement and fundraising campaigns creates a dynamic environment where marketing directly translates to tangible social change.

About This Role

This Marketing Communications Specialist role involves planning and executing the annual marketing communications strategy, with a heavy focus on digital fundraising campaigns like Giving Tuesday and seasonal appeals. You'll be creating content across newsletters, social media, email marketing, and the website while producing graphics and videos to support campaigns. This role is impactful because your work directly drives donations that support children and communities in Türkiye, making you a key player in the organization's philanthropic mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve creating social media content for an upcoming seasonal appeal, designing graphics in Canva for email campaigns, and writing donor stewardship messages. You'd likely be coordinating with team members remotely to plan Giving Tuesday strategies while analyzing metrics from previous campaigns to optimize future outreach. The role balances creative content production with strategic planning for year-round digital fundraising initiatives.

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🎯 Who Bridge to Turkiye Fund Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of nonprofit marketing experience with proven success in digital fundraising campaigns, particularly Giving Tuesday campaigns
  • Demonstrates strong storytelling skills with portfolio examples showing how they've used content to drive donations and engagement
  • Is proficient with Canva, Mailchimp (or similar), and social media scheduling tools, with experience creating graphics, videos, and reels
  • Understands donor stewardship and can develop strategies for year-round fundraising beyond just campaign periods

📝 Tips for Applying to Bridge to Turkiye Fund

1

Include specific metrics from past Giving Tuesday or digital fundraising campaigns in your resume (e.g., 'increased donations by X% through optimized email sequences')

2

Create a portfolio link showcasing nonprofit content you've produced, including social media graphics, email templates, and campaign collateral relevant to humanitarian causes

3

Mention any experience with Türkiye/Turkish culture or international philanthropy in your application materials

4

Tailor your writing samples to show you can create compelling content for donor audiences rather than just general marketing copy

5

Highlight your ability to work independently in a remote contract role while managing multiple campaigns simultaneously

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with nonprofit digital fundraising campaigns and measurable results from Giving Tuesday or similar initiatives', 'How your content creation skills (writing, graphics, videos) can tell compelling stories about children and communities in Türkiye to drive donations', "Your understanding of donor stewardship and how you'd maintain engagement between major campaigns", "Why you're specifically interested in Bridge to Türkiye Fund's mission rather than just any marketing role"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Bridge to Türkiye Fund's current social media presence and website content to understand their current voice and gaps
  • → Research their past campaigns and fundraising initiatives mentioned on their website or annual reports
  • → Learn about current humanitarian needs and projects in Türkiye that the organization supports
  • → Understand the cultural context of working with Turkish communities as an external organization
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would plan and execute a Giving Tuesday campaign for Bridge to Türkiye Fund
2 How would you create content that respectfully represents Turkish communities while appealing to US-based donors?
3 Describe a time you had to create graphics/videos on a tight budget for a nonprofit campaign
4 How do you measure the success of a digital fundraising campaign beyond just donation totals?
5 What strategies would you use to steward donors after a campaign to maintain year-round engagement?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only corporate/commercial marketing experience without demonstrating understanding of nonprofit fundraising dynamics
  • Submitting generic marketing portfolios without nonprofit or humanitarian-focused content examples
  • Failing to show how you'd adapt your skills to a remote contract role with limited supervision

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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