Marketing and Development Director

Job Details:

Job Location:

Community Support Services - Akron, OH, Position Type: 1.0 FTE, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,

The Opportunity:

We are seeking to hire a Marketing and Development Director to create and oversee the implementation of a strategic approach to raising community mission recognition and associated fundraising. Initially this will include building a strong and robust annual fund for Community Support Services.

Plan fund development activities

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer to create a marketing and fund development business plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Implement the marketing and fund development business plan in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved.
• Research and identify prospects for solicitation of Community Support Services identified priorities.

Organize fund development activities

• Develop and manage timelines for various marketing and fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fund raising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Develop policies and procedures for the marketing and development department which are inclusive of ethical fundraising practices.
• Prepare and submit grant applications, in collaboration with other internal resources when applicable, as outlined in the marketing and fund development business plan to generate funds for the organization.
• Oversee the planning and execution of special marketing and fundraising events as specified in the marketing and fund development business plan to generate funds for the organization.
• Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization's fundraising priorities.
• Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information.
• Coordinate in-kind donations and make decisions regarding the issuing of receipts.

Staff fund development activities

• Engage volunteers for special fund development projects using established volunteer management practices.
• Manage marketing and fund development budget.
• Develop and gain approval for an annual income and expenditure budget for the marketing and fund development program.
• Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditure related to marketing and fundraising and the management of the related activities.
• Monitor associated expenses and analyze budget reports and recommend changes as necessary.

Promote the organization

• Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization.
• Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization.
• Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement events designed to promote community awareness of CSS.
• Facilitate and participate in various meetings to discuss marketing and development activities as it relates to client services and other work matters.
• Participate in agency sub-committees as needed or assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical and sensitive administrative information.
• Exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Regular business hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as assigned and must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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