Director of Donor Engagement & Marketing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team (Annual Giving Coordinator / Major Gifts Coordinator / Marketing Specialist) in gift cultivation, solicitation, and fundraising efforts including annual appeals, corporate support, major and planned giving, endowed giving, special events, and campaigns, with a goal to exceed $1.5 million in annual unrestricted fundraising.
• Promote involvement of businesses, organizations, and individuals to support the agency and its events.
• Manage all facets of donor relationships and engagement, developing strategies for donor growth, education, renewal, and retention.
• Compile, maintain, and report on giving statistics, analyze donation trends, and develop strategies to meet fundraising goals.
• Manage grant research and writing processes, including research on foundations and trusts.
• Ensure prompt and accurate gift processing, acknowledgment, donor recognition, and collection of unpaid commitments.
• Oversee donor CRM software, including data updates, best practices, financial reconciliation, and annual software evaluation.
• Plan and coordinate the Telethon weekend, including soliciting sponsors, coordinating VIPs, and engaging third-party organizations.
• Oversee operations for all sponsored events, including managing committees, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Lead the marketing and communications team to develop and execute strategic plans, coordinate media relations, and oversee content for website and social media.
• Create outreach strategies to increase public awareness and organizational growth.
• Manage external communications such as press releases, advertising, and public relations activities.
• Supervise and oversee staff members, develop departmental plans and budgets, monitor progress, and evaluate performance.
• Participate as an active member of the Executive and Leadership Teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of demonstrated experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Fundraising, Business, or event planning.
• Proficient skills in MS Office, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, and Donor CRM software.
• Proven ability to deepen current donor relationships and forge new ones.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen.

Nice to Have

• Experience with grant research and writing.
• Experience with digital signage and external speaking arrangements.
• Experience in designing or coordinating marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Not specified in the description.