Director of Development and Communication - 6 Job at Pinnacle Community Services

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

PROGRAM: Development

STATUS: Full-Time, (35 hours per week)

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: President/CEO

DEGREE: Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in fundraising and relationship management in a not-for-profit organization

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $70,000

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid work model available
• Health insurance with an HRA account (HRA-80% of the deductible), vision, and dental plans available (health insurance begins 1st day of month after 30 days of work service)
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours per year and who opt out of health insurance either upon hire or during the open enrollment period will receive a $750 lump-sum payment
• Flexible Spending accounts for both health and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance available
• Employer paid life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage at group rates (available the 1st day of month after 30 days of work service)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Agency contributes 1% of an employee’s salary after 1 year of service yearly AND in addition matches the first 3% that the employee contributes to their 401k Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 15 Paid Time Off days, (PTO) in the first year (buy back, carryover, and transfer to Long Term Sick bank is also available at calendar year-end of unused PTO)
• Employee receives yearly - 1 floating holiday and 13 recognized Agency holidays
• 1 Wellness Day yearly
• Wage/Longevity Bonuses available
• Attendance Bonus available bi-annually
• Bereavement Leave – 4 work days of leave with pay available
• Staff Recognition/Staff Appreciation events
• Team Building and In-House training available offering learning and educational opportunities

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Use of personal vehicle during working hours

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Windows Applications
• Desktop Publishing skills from design to production
• Computer proficient in use of Microsoft 365 Office
• Strong engagement skills with multiple constituencies
• Oversight of contracted services and volunteers

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the program, mission, and services
• Complies with all policies and procedures
• Attends and participates in appropriate Agency staff trainings, and meetings
• Shares the organizational values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Accountability

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates, develops and plans fund raising and awareness efforts including oversight of sponsorships, supports to contracted consultants as appropriate, organization of board member, staff member and volunteer engagement in fund raising and awareness events
• Manages all donor relations and works with consultants as appropriate to plan, implement and oversee all appeals, campaigns, fund development and business relationships, and work with CEO and Board of Directors to ensure collaboration in such
• Develops planned giving initiatives and communicates this to Agency stakeholders
• Thorough verbal and written communications, plays a lead role in securing corporate and foundation support for Agency projects
• Engages Agency donors through personal meetings and written communications using Network for Good data and payment tools
• Promotes the Agency endowments to potential donors; develops a giving campaign for bequests, ongoing annual donations, and long term giving
• Partners with CEO in developing relationships with the Foundation Community
• Coordinates Agency communications efforts with all stakeholders in all roles, through the management of consultant contracts, establishment of long-term plans; with the implementation of new practices as appropriate
• Functions as Agency media guide to support the CEO, in media communication as well as coordination of all appearances and/ or community trainings with the Chief Operating Officer
• Develops marketing initiatives to promote the Agency and services
• Works in concert with the Communication Consultant to compose, edit, and manage the production of promotional materials
• Works in concert with the Communications Consultant(s) to organize and coordinate Agency social media initiatives
• Oversee all updates and assures that social media awareness efforts and events utilize appropriate trauma informed language in keeping with the Agency practices and cultural sensitivity
• Assists in communications with public officials in advocacy, including working with our partner organizations to advocate for NYS and Federal budget initiatives, set up regular communications with local representatives of City, County, State, and Federal Government
• Manages vendor relationships on projects that are outsourced
• Searches out potential grants, both public and private, and facilitates grant preparations with consultant team members
• Partners with the Celebration Committee to ensure all staff celebrations and awards are well communicated and supported
• Build an Annual Sponsorship program that ensures all events, fundraisers, and celebrations are paid for through sponsorships or donations. Including annual celebrations, walks and golf tournaments, raffles, program events, and new initiatives or capital campaigns
• Facilitates the Development Committee of the board meetings in collaboration with the committee chairs (6 per year) as well as event committee meetings in collaboration with event coordinators as appropriate and as noted above
• Communicates effectively with staff and board members regarding fund development and communications issues and achievements, including the use of dashboards or charts
• Coordinates with the Administrative Officer regarding the acceptance of and distribution management of gifts-in-kind, wish list, donated items, and annual holiday donations
• Participates constructively in one-on-one meetings weekly with CEO
• Performs other duties as requested by CEO

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position.

EOE STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment and delivery of those we serve without regard to hire, promotion, layoff, recall or other terms and conditions of employment because of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity, citizenship of any person, immigration status of any person who is not a citizen of the United States, or any other category protected by law. The prohibition of discrimination includes harassment. The people we serve include all those we serve and people service groups who request and are eligible for Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. Ongoing training is provided to assure adherence to this Policy. Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.