211 Big Bend, Inc. ยท 6 days ago
Development, Communications and Strategic Partnerships Manager
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level211 Big Bend, Inc. is seeking a Development, Communications and Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead their fundraising, marketing, and public relations initiatives. The role involves managing comprehensive plans, cultivating partnerships, and overseeing events to enhance the agency's community engagement and resource development.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Prepare, manage, and implement the agency's comprehensive fundraising, marketing, and public relations plans in collaboration with the board of directors, staff, alumni, and community volunteers
Develop and maintain a compelling case for support; create and update fundraising collateral materials
Plan, coordinate, and oversee an integrated annual giving program, including signature events (e.g., A Night of Hope), direct mail appeals, online fundraising campaigns, and the Friends of 2-1-1 initiative
Cultivate, steward, and expand strategic partnerships with local universities, hospitals, and other key institutions to strengthen 211 Big Bend's role as a vital community resource
Proactively build relationships across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties to increase regional awareness, partnership opportunities, and community support
Provide staff support with the board's Fundraising and Advocacy Committee, and other event-related or fundraising committees; attend board meetings as needed
Assist with the development and oversight of fundraising and marketing budgets
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and interns to support fundraising, marketing, and public relations activities
Maintain and grow relationships with current agency partners while actively seeking new partnership opportunities
Provide administrative and operational support to the business office as needed
Adhere to the Code of Ethics for fundraising professionals and champion the Donor Bill of Rights (Association of Fundraising Professionals - AFP)
Qualification
Required
Experience developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies (annual giving, events, mail/email campaigns, donor cultivation)
Skilled in strategic marketing, brand positioning, public relations, and digital communications
Ability to plan and manage signature fundraising events (like 'A Night of Hope')
Proven track record in cultivating institutional partnerships (e.g., with universities, hospitals)
Experience working in community engagement
Ability to create, manage, and monitor fundraising and marketing budgets
Proficient in using CRM systems, email marketing tools, social media platforms, Canva/Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc
Comfortable working with nonprofit boards and committees on fundraising and strategy
Familiarity with AFP's Code of Ethics and Donor Bill of Rights
Able to see the big picture while managing tactical details
Naturally warm, engaging, and skilled at building trust with stakeholders and donors
Comfortable working across teams, departments, and with external partners
Strong storytelling and message development abilities to inspire giving and support
Flexible in a dynamic nonprofit environment, especially when resources are limited
Deep belief in 211 Big Bend's mission and passion for helping people in crisis
Manages multiple priorities and deadlines with precision
Approaches work with compassion, emotional intelligence, and a community-centered lens
Takes initiative to improve systems and find creative solutions to challenges
Committed to donor confidentiality and upholding professional standards
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
CHP Employer or Blue Cross 100% paid for employees
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Company
211 Big Bend, Inc.
Nonprofit call center providing hotline counseling, assessment & referrals, information and crisis intervention.
Founded in 1970
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase