Limitless Decatur is hiring: Manager of Public Relations/Developm...
Limitless Decatur - Decatur, IL, United States, 62523
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Manager of Public Relations/Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of MRI's fundraising including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Manager works closely with the President/CEO and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors. The Manager of Public Relations/Development is also responsible for the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of public information and education; marketing; resource development; website maintenance; customer service; and internal communication.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and maintains a system for fundraising and planned giving activities for agency expansion through private funding opportunities; this system shall include but is not limited to developing and maintaining a donor database.
- Coordinates all fundraising and development activities and maintains personal contact with major benefactors and potential givers to enhance agency resources and services.
- Creates fundraising goals and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish these goals.
- Identifies new donors and organizes initiatives to solicit funding.
- Responsible for developing major gift opportunities and writing grant proposals.
- Inspires new supporters to raise money while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters.
- Manages and updates databases to record donor contact and preference information.
- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates public relations, marketing, website maintenance, customer service, and development activities for the agency. This responsibility requires the use of a computer and word processing, a variety of software applications, a phone, and a vehicle.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree is required with a major in the field of communication, public relations, and/or a related field and a minimum of two years working experience in the field of public relations, development, and/or marketing.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and must have two or more years of experience in public speaking, writing/editing, and media relations.
- One or more years of experience in non-profit fundraising and resource development is preferred.
- Knowledge of programs for individuals with a developmental disability is preferred.