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Director of Marketing and Fund Development Causewave Community Partners 274 N Go

AAF Greater Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States,


ORGANIZATION: Causewave Community PartnersTITLE: Director of Marketing and Fund DevelopmentREPORTS TO: President & CEOThis is a full-time positionHere’s what Causewave can offer you:● Competitive pay and benefits package● Flexible work environment, including the option for a hybrid work schedule● Awesome colleagues and a culture where everyone’s ideas matter● Exciting, meaningful work: You’ll be an integral part of making our community stronger byhelping other organizations be successful and will know every day that your work is making adifference!Here’s what we’re looking for in a Director of Marketing and Fund Development:This is a new role in our organization with key internal and externally-facing responsibilities. The nextstage of Causewave’s growth will rely in large part on the success of this role. At the time of hire, thisposition has two direct reports: the Senior Manager, Grants Capacity Building; and the MarketingCoordinator.The Director of Marketing and Fund Development will be an experienced individual and team contributorwith a record of success and experience that prepares them to serve as a member of the leadership team.Key responsibilities include:● Inspire high-level contributions from the two direct reports by building trusting supportiverelationships.● Lead strategy development and implementation for our outreach to nonprofit organizations weseek to serve. Our mission depends upon our ability to work with these organizations and it isimperative they are aware of how we can help.● Lead the organization’s funding strategy development and implementation.● Build relationships with local, regional and national funders that help them see Causewave as anessential investment in strengthening organizations, systems and communities.● Partner with the President & CEO to develop and ensure implementation of strategies that buildand maintain key relationships with supporters (donors, sponsors and funders).● Partner with other team members to develop compelling grant proposals.● Oversee all marketing and communications activities, including web, social media, email andother channels.● Partner with Director of Finance and Administration to monitor revenue development projectionsvs actuals and adjust plans as needed.● Partner with program team leaders to understand nonprofit sector needs and internal teamcapacity and align outreach strategies appropriately.● Ensure Causewave is always in compliance with all requirements of our grants.● Contribute to annual budget development process.● Engage with the Board of Directors to inform them of our progress; learn from their expertise;and capitalize on their willingness to serve as ambassadors to supporters and nonprofit partners.● Limited engagement in our program work in marketing, development or other areas of expertise.● Serving as an example of what it means to live Causewave’s brand, mission and values every day.Here are some other things to consider when evaluating if this role is right for you:● Passionate: You should be someone who’s looking to have an impact on our community, but cansee how your work inside Causewave helps increase the impact of the whole team. You shouldhave a deep respect for the work of nonprofits of all sizes and mission areas.● Relationship builder: You enjoy people and value building deep collaborative workingrelationships, on your own team and in the community. The principles of servant leadership arelikely a good description of your philosophy for leading people.● Communicator: The every day work of Causewave isn’t very everyday – most nonprofits are indirect service work with the community, but we are focused on helping the helpers. You will needto be good at making that case in person, in writing and in print – to nonprofits, funders andsupporters.● Strategist: You know that the best path from point A to point B isn’t always a straight line. That’sa skill that helps you develop approaches that lead to goals being achieved.● Organized: You will have to balance long-term goals and short-term priorities and so will needto be great at planning, prioritization, process and: Getting. Stuff. Done.Preferred experience:● Minimum 10 years of professional experience required, including marketing and funddevelopment responsibilities● Meaningful work in or for the nonprofit sector, preferably as a professional, but as a volunteerwould be cool, too● Strong financial and business acumen● Bachelor’s or advanced degree in marketing, business, communications or related field (orequivalent experience)DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?We still encourage you to apply! Studies show that women, non-binary applicants, and people of color areless likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However, at Causewave, ourdiverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive.HOW TO APPLY:Are you our next team member?We’re excited for the future and the addition of another amazing team member to help us fulfill our vision.If you’re excited too, apply at: info@causewave.org.Submissions must include a resume AND either a cover letter or video submission (1-minute max).The range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 per year. This is for illustrative purposes only, and of ersare commensurate with experience.

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