Director, Philanthropy and Public Relations

*$3,000 Hiring Bonus*

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• CFRE or similar credential preferred
• Membership in a professional fundraising association
• A minimum of six (6) years of successful, progressive, professional fund development experience, preferably for a non-profit organization
• A minimum of six (6) years of public relations experience, including knowledge of and/or experience with social media, crisis communication, marketing and public speaking
• Demonstrated ability to work with Executive Leadership and a Board of Directors to develop and implement the vision and future direction of the Agency
• Experienced supervisor, coach, and mentor to department team members
• Demonstrated ability to earn confidence of staff, board, community stakeholders, and volunteers
• Proven ability to build new connections in the community and demonstrates a strong skill in preserving and deepening relationships

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 Position Specific

 Leadership and Collaboration

• Works collaboratively across programs and departments to identify avenues of economic support for programs and projects
• Mentors and inspire staff and volunteers to foster leadership in fund development and advocacy.
• Conducts staff meetings and employee training and development; counsels employees within the department on work issues, hires staff, provides growth opportunities and conducts performance reviews
• Collaboratively works with the CEO and leadership volunteers to enable the board and its members to fulfill their fund development roles
• Attends and participates in all board meetings and serve as a staff member of the Board Development Committee

 Strategic Vision and Innovation

• Develops and articulates a visionary strategy for philanthropy and public relations, with a focus on positioning the agency as a leader in its sector.
• Leverages data analytics and donor software to track and optimize fundraising efforts and inform strategic decision-making.
• Proactively identifies and manages risks in fundraising and public relations activities to safeguard the agency’s reputation and resources.
  
  

Fund Development and Donor Relations

• Creates and maintains a donor-centered development plan that nurtures loyalty through a comprehensive relationship-building program including cultivation and communications
• Evaluates the effect of internal and external forces on the agency and its fund development, establishes short- and long-range fund development plans and programs that support the organization’s values, mission, and general objectives
• Supports attainment of the agency’s fund development goals through relationships with grantors and corporate and individual donors
• Ensures development of a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs, tailored to the needs of the organization, that will enable it to attract, retain and motivate donors and fundraising volunteers
• Ensures maintenance of donor and prospect records, gift management systems, and informational reports while in close collaboration with the Finance Department
• Ensures appropriate prospect research to identify new opportunities for donor engagement.
• Develops innovative fundraising strategies, including corporate sponsorships, planned giving, digital campaigns, and events.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintains accountability standards to donors, and ensures compliance with code of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for fund development and fundraisers

Public Relations & Marketing

• Provides expertise in media relations, crisis management, and social media management to protect and enhance the agency’s public image.
• Oversees high quality branding in the production of marketing materials, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia materials
• Develops compelling narratives that communicate the impact of the organization’s work to the public, donors, and stakeholders.
• Ensures public relations efforts reflect and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all messaging and outreach.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with representatives of community, stakeholders, employees, and the broader community
• Identifies and collaborates with external entities as necessary to manage reputation and navigate crisis communications
• Reviews, updates and manages the Crisis Communication plan and its implementation while ensuring the Executive Leadership has identified spokespeople who are well prepared when needed

Finance Responsibilities:

• Develops an annual fundraising goal and related fund development plan to support the agency
• Develops grant funding proposals to ensure the continuous delivery of services.
• Accountable for financial performance of fund development and public relations activities
• Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with finance staff and all support departments

Evaluation and Reporting

• Provides general oversight of the agency’s fund development and public relations activities, and monitors adequacy of strategies and tactics in relationship to the agency strategic plan
• Develops and presents regular reports on the effectiveness of fundraising and public relations strategies, using key performance indicators to measure success.

Agency Specific

• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Models and communicates appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Works collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
• Utilizes and maintains calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
• Participates in on-going fundraising and communications trainings to expand professional skills
• Performs other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned
• Completes all mandated Agency trainings
• Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the Agency

Employment At-Will
Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be
terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In
addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its
sole discretion without cause or reason.

Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

 https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion 

Starting Salary Range: $95,000 - $114,000 DOE

Salary : $95,000 - $114,000