Advancement Manager

Job Details

Description

Be Part of our Circle.

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

The Advancement Manager will support the Advancement Department’s efforts to generate awareness, engage the community, and raise funds.

What You Will Do

Support the St. Louis Arc's programs through engaging the community and fundraising

• Generate and coordinate content for social media and other communications, including photography/videography at St. Louis Arc events and activities
• Maintain the success story library to share The St. Louis Arc’s mission with the community
• Coordinate and support the Arc’s 75th anniversary activities, including the “Celebration Squad” initiative to recognize our partners
• Provide support for the planning and execution of the St. Louis Arc’s fund-raising events including:
• Trivia Night
• Louis Arc Golf Tournament
• European Auto Show
• Autism Invitational Golf Tournament
• 75th Anniversary Gala and other formal and informal events for donors and community partners
• Assist with the coordination of the Arc’s Young Friends group
• Provide support for corporate outreach efforts including volunteer activities and 3rd party events
• Assist with communicating gift impact to donors including stewardship materials, success stories, reports, and thank you/birthday cards.
  

What You Can Expect From Us

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.

• We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.
• Online and classroom-based opportunities for training
  
  

What We Expect Of You

The flexible, respectful individual we see in this position is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Two to three years of experience working in nonprofit communications or development preferred
• Knowledge of graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) and Canva along with basic skills in photography, videography, and editing is preferred
  
  

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work with a diverse population of donors, volunteers, staff, and St. Louis Arc participants.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) and Canva, along with basic skills in photography, videography, and editing, is preferred
• Positive attitude, teamwork orientation, and an interest in having fun while generating awareness and support for the St. Louis Arc
  
  

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

Apply today.

About St. Louis Arc

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust in the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400 team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.