Development Manager

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Assists in development and implementation of Development, Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations plans and goals in coordination with the Executive Director, Director of Development, and board of Trustees. Increases the visibility and awareness of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in the community through the development of the Volunteer Program and various Development, Marketing, Communications and Community Relations activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• In coordination with the Director of Development and Chief Executive Officer, plan and carry out all Marketing efforts (print, TV, and radio)
• Develop newsletter content in coordination with the Director of Development and Chief Executive Officer
• Assist in the development of SJRC social media content
• Assist the Director of Development in the development and management of fundraising promotions
• Play key planning and coordination role on annual signature event
• Provide monthly calendar of campus activities and events
• Refer media requests to Director of Development
• Develop with the Director of Development and Chief Executive Officer a Crisis Media Plan for response on issues
• Compile and maintain all media references (e.g., newspaper, local magazines, etc.) to have one repository for assigned campus(s)
• Assist in design, development and management of local fundraising events
• Provide the Director of Development, Chief Executive Officer and CAB with media updates
• Assist with materials and solicitations to potential contributors and donor contacts
• Prepare thank you acknowledgments for volunteers and donors of local activities and assist donor calls
• Support in-kind donation activities including organization of and inventory tracking
• Assist in the development and implementation of annual Development Plan with the Director of Development, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Local/National Board Development Committee
• Assist on all local fundraising activities for assigned campus(s) in conjunction with the Director of Development and Chief Executive Officer with the goal of achieving annual fundraising targets as defined in the Strategic Goals
• As required, provide campus-based tours for donors, volunteers, and visitors
• Increase visibility and awareness of St. Jude’s in the community, including community groups (e.g., Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) and speaking engagements
• Meet with children and staff on a regular and frequent basis
• Obtain free tickets to events for the children
• Coordinate donor recognition and solicitation functions
• Track the finances related to in-kind and other donations and report on a bi-weekly basis
• Coordinate campus events with Program Directors(s) and prepare invitations and/or flyers (e.g., birthdays, career days, potlucks, etc.)
• Develop, grow and manage Volunteer Program
• Maintain volunteer records
• Track contributions and hours
• Conduct volunteer orientation and training
• Plan volunteer thank you events
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or related field; AND two (2) years of community-based development, marketing, and public relations OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of the management of development and fundraising programs and operations.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Financial principles, accounting, and budgeting methods
• Fund raising practices, methods, resources, and regulations.
• Planned giving, deferred giving, and institutional development concepts and techniques
• Principles, practices and methods of need assessments and program evaluation.
• Principles and practices of public information, media relations and effective community outreach.
• Principles and methods of project management.
• Techniques for making effective public presentations.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Techniques for working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive development and fundraising program.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Working with high-level confidential information, such as private donor information and protected organizational financial data, and sensitivity to the need to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of this information.
• Performing outreach to individuals, organizations, and groups.
• Developing and maintaining effective marketing programs and initiatives.
• Developing and managing events.
• Creating, planning, implementing, and managing a wide range of programs.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general procedural guidelines.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Nevada driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid training within six (6) months of date of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.