WOODSTOCK INSTITUTE
Director of Development Communications
WOODSTOCK INSTITUTE, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy and advancing the organization’s research and policy advocacy work with external audiences including the news media, consumer and advocacy organizations, community leaders, funders, and members of professional and business groups. The Director will engage with potential funders and external audiences—from both obvious and unlikely corners—to support work that aims to make a more equitable economy. Key Organizational Relationships: Reports to the President & CEO Supervises the Communications Associate Maintains close collaborative working relationships with Director of Applied Research, SVP of Policy & Advocacy, Office Manager, public relations consultants, and accounting/finance consultants Fosters and maintains good relationships with funders and their relevant staff, and with media, consumer and advocacy organizations, community leaders, and members of professional and business groups Duties and Responsibilities: Fundraising: Construct and drive a fundraising strategy that advances Woodstock’s mission and work Update and ensure the quality of Woodstock’s contact relationship management system Identify and implement new fundraising opportunities; ensure and maintain diversity of funding streams Conduct prospect research on, and track, relevant foundation, corporate, and individual prospects and funders Draft, edit, and submit timely grant proposals, letters of interest, and required reports Track, synthesize, and report institutional metrics for fundraising and institutional development purposes Plan, promote, and execute annual Economic Justice Awards event Work with accounting/finance consultant(s) to monitor and track organizational income and relevant expenses, including monthly reconciliations Assist with preparation of organizational budget Provide development and communications reports for Board of Directors meetings; encourage and track board donations Provide direction for Office Manager related to specific fundraising and database tasks Initiate an individual giving program based on availability of resources Communications: Manage and support Communications Associate to create content, conduct outreach, develop contacts, and create/maintain communications systems including website and social media Coordinate and review/edit organizational communications in conjunction with directors, communications associate, and public relations consultant(s) Strategize to determine type, timing, and focus of organizational communications Act as liaison between communications associate and directors to discern priorities when demand for communications efforts is high Assist with planning, promotion, and execution of research and policy events as needed Work with community-based organizations and advocacy groups to gather and amplify stories to advance Woodstock’s mission Manage and coordinate relationships with and work of communication vendors, e.g., public relations, graphic designer, photographer, printer Create and maintain an organization style guide, including appropriate nomenclature Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in the field, five years or more preferred Ability to create and implement development and communications strategies that accommodate a growing organization and respond to community needs Ability to work effectively and independently under the pressure of multiple tight deadlines and budgetary constraints Willingness to implement new systems to improve fundraising and communication infrastructure Experience raising funds from a variety of sources (foundations, corporations, individual donors) Proficiency in writing and editing compelling proposals, reports, op-eds, letters, articles, etc. Experience in conducting prospect research Exceptional relationship management skills Collaborative mindset and creativity to leverage new opportunities to achieve progress Basic understanding of content management systems, contact relationship management systems, and the ability to interpret and communicate key lessons from data Excellent written and spoken English language communications skills, very detail-oriented Strong commitment to economic justice issues, as evidenced by previous professional and/or personal work Ambitious, self-motivated, and able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to attend work-related events outside regular work hours in evenings and on weekends Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Office Suite and various development and communications software Preferred: Demonstrated expertise using Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Tableau, Twitter/Blue Sky, Facebook, and LinkedIn Foreign language skills, Spanish ability preferred
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity 403(b) matching 403(b) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Position Overview:
The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy and advancing the organization’s research and policy advocacy work with external audiences including the news media, consumer and advocacy organizations, community leaders, funders, and members of professional and business groups. The Director will engage with potential funders and external audiences—from both obvious and unlikely corners—to support work that aims to make a more equitable economy. Key Organizational Relationships: Reports to the President & CEO Supervises the Communications Associate Maintains close collaborative working relationships with Director of Applied Research, SVP of Policy & Advocacy, Office Manager, public relations consultants, and accounting/finance consultants Fosters and maintains good relationships with funders and their relevant staff, and with media, consumer and advocacy organizations, community leaders, and members of professional and business groups Duties and Responsibilities: Fundraising: Construct and drive a fundraising strategy that advances Woodstock’s mission and work Update and ensure the quality of Woodstock’s contact relationship management system Identify and implement new fundraising opportunities; ensure and maintain diversity of funding streams Conduct prospect research on, and track, relevant foundation, corporate, and individual prospects and funders Draft, edit, and submit timely grant proposals, letters of interest, and required reports Track, synthesize, and report institutional metrics for fundraising and institutional development purposes Plan, promote, and execute annual Economic Justice Awards event Work with accounting/finance consultant(s) to monitor and track organizational income and relevant expenses, including monthly reconciliations Assist with preparation of organizational budget Provide development and communications reports for Board of Directors meetings; encourage and track board donations Provide direction for Office Manager related to specific fundraising and database tasks Initiate an individual giving program based on availability of resources Communications: Manage and support Communications Associate to create content, conduct outreach, develop contacts, and create/maintain communications systems including website and social media Coordinate and review/edit organizational communications in conjunction with directors, communications associate, and public relations consultant(s) Strategize to determine type, timing, and focus of organizational communications Act as liaison between communications associate and directors to discern priorities when demand for communications efforts is high Assist with planning, promotion, and execution of research and policy events as needed Work with community-based organizations and advocacy groups to gather and amplify stories to advance Woodstock’s mission Manage and coordinate relationships with and work of communication vendors, e.g., public relations, graphic designer, photographer, printer Create and maintain an organization style guide, including appropriate nomenclature Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in the field, five years or more preferred Ability to create and implement development and communications strategies that accommodate a growing organization and respond to community needs Ability to work effectively and independently under the pressure of multiple tight deadlines and budgetary constraints Willingness to implement new systems to improve fundraising and communication infrastructure Experience raising funds from a variety of sources (foundations, corporations, individual donors) Proficiency in writing and editing compelling proposals, reports, op-eds, letters, articles, etc. Experience in conducting prospect research Exceptional relationship management skills Collaborative mindset and creativity to leverage new opportunities to achieve progress Basic understanding of content management systems, contact relationship management systems, and the ability to interpret and communicate key lessons from data Excellent written and spoken English language communications skills, very detail-oriented Strong commitment to economic justice issues, as evidenced by previous professional and/or personal work Ambitious, self-motivated, and able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to attend work-related events outside regular work hours in evenings and on weekends Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Office Suite and various development and communications software Preferred: Demonstrated expertise using Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Tableau, Twitter/Blue Sky, Facebook, and LinkedIn Foreign language skills, Spanish ability preferred
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