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Compass for Kids, Inc. · 4 days ago

Director of Development and Marketing

Springfield, IL

Part-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$55K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Compass for Kids, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing academic and social-emotional support to underserved children and families. The Director of Development and Marketing is responsible for overseeing the Development and Marketing functions, including managing fundraising efforts and marketing strategies while building relationships with stakeholders.

Non-profit Organization Management

Hiring Manager

Molly Berendt

Responsibilities

Supervise Senior Donor Relations Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager

Performance Reviews, Team Meetings, Check - ins, Coaching, and Staff Accountability

Oversee all Development functions of the organization, including strategy

Lead liaison between relevant staff and Board of Directors

Responsible for planning, implementation, execution, and monitoring all aspects of activities such as Back to School Brunch, Stakeholder Event, Match Campaign, etc

Build relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective individual as well as corporate donors/sponsors

Design and implement stewardship plans

Donor appreciation

Host stakeholder tours/events

Research to find new grants

Write and submit grants

Prepare for and attend grant interviews

Write and submit grant reports

Department budget preparation and monthly monitoring

Track fundraising results

Monthly reporting

Expert on Donor Database and all related processes (e.g. annual tax letters, thank you notes, donor reports, etc.)

Oversee entire Department, including strategy

Update and implement annual Marketing and Communications plan

Graphic Design

Design some marketing materials

Oversee the design, content gathering, and execution of quarterly newsletter, donor communications, and Annual Report

Make presentations to civic groups and churches, give radio and TV interviews

Join community networking groups

Adhere to goals outlined in strategic plan

Adhere to organizational policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experienceMarketing experienceGrant writingPublic speakingProject managementCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least three years of Development/Fundraising and/or Marketing experience

Not-for-profit experience

Supervisory experience

Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and car insurance

Ability to pass a background check

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including grant-writing skills

Excellent public speaking and story-telling skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

Strong Computer and Technology skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, Google Drive and Excel spreadsheets, Mailchimp, donor database), Phone, Copier/Scanner/Printer

Excellent organizational skills, including backwards planning and project management

Meticulous attention to detail; conscientiousness; quick learner

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Ability to handle stress in a positive manner

Work independently with minimal direction; a self-starter

Flexible team player

Ability to peacefully resolve conflict

Preferred

Graduate degree or coursework in Fundraising or Marketing

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Simple IRA Retirement Plan (after one year of employment)

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA

Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Company

Compass for Kids, Inc.

Compass for Kids is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community.

Founded in 2016

Springfield, Illinois, USA

11-50 employees