Development and Communications Manager 23-00713 - Alura Workforce Solutions

Position
Development & Communications Manager

Description
Development & Communications Manager reports directly to the Executive Director, and is primarily responsible for management and expansion of site fundraising, communications and community engagement

Responsibilities
General Fundraising (80%)

• Work directly with Site Executive Director to oversee site fundraising, communications, and community engagement; increase private revenue annually to meet projected goals.
• Partner with National Development staff to execute and expand fundraising and communications activities; participate in national development calls, teleconferences, and meetings.
• Manage all signature events, including administration, fundraising logistics and execution, secure and manage 3^rd party, donor-hosted and other events as needed, working with Executive Director, Advisory Council, Committee.
• Lead growth of corporate fundraising through identification and direct solicitation of prospects for event sponsorships, in-kind and capital investments.
• Oversee all donor engagement; increase individual giving through donor solicitation and stewardship, and independent coordination of direct mail and e-appeals.
• Identify prospects for individual and corporate support, conduct prospect research, initiate, and conduct direct outreach and solicitation, independently and/or in partnership with senior leadership.
• Serve as community representative, facilitate presentations for the Executive Director and program leadership, deliver presentations to local businesses, faith-based groups, and community associations.
• Secure in-kind contributions for events, programs, and facilities, including identifying and partnering with local community groups, businesses, and others to increase donations.
• Engage community and corporate volunteers, develop, and oversee individual and group volunteer projects, manage and steward volunteers on-site and at events.
• Utilize Blackbaud RE NXT database to create records, record cash/in-kind contributions, send acknowledgments, and track actions and contacts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communications (20%)

• Manage site communications, public relations, and marketing; secure client success stories, develop all social media engagement, website updates, coordinate media and advertising.
• Maintain site development and communications calendar, report on site fundraising efforts to the National office.
• Develop and manage branded collateral, presentations, marketing materials and communications; ensure consistent use of organization brand, mission, and messaging.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years fundraising experience, particularly including special events, individual and corporate giving.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing donor and community relationships.
• Initiative to personally request and secure investments from individuals, corporations, and community groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and donors.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative required to create new opportunities.
• Strong Microsoft Office, database, and administration skills.

 
Additional Information
FLSA Classification: Exempt

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