Fundraising & Communications Mgr

• Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to achieve annual fundraising goals and sustain the organization's programs and initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other potential funding sources.
• Identify grant opportunities and collaborate with the executive team to prepare and submit proposals. Manage/Report on the funding pipeline.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of an integrated marketing and strategic communications strategy to engage target audiences and increase the organization’s visibility.
• Oversee the development and implementation of an annual content calendar to support consistent, engaging, and brand-appropriate content across channels (including website, newsletter, reports & case studies, social media, print collateral, press releases, etc.). Monitor the company’s social media and online presence.
• Evaluate trends, assess new data, and remain up-to-date with current marketing best practices. Monitor, analyze, and report on pertinent metrics to ascertain campaign successes.
• Oversee all external communications platforms (website, social media, donor management/email marketing, etc.) and monitor the company’s online presence.
• Supervise marketing staff and manage the department's workflows. Lead/Support marketing-related program development and internal training activities.

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience is preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates effective fund development, cause-based marketing, and strategic communications will be considered.
• Proficient in all areas of marketing, from copywriting to social media marketing.
• In-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models.
• Possess a solid understanding of design, copy, and web practices.
• A proactive, agile, creative, and strategic thinker with strong time and project management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and independent work skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented with exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, a high degree of initiative, and a proven ability to handle competing priorities.

• The ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and talking on the phone.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds for routine office and event functions.
• The person in this position may be required to travel. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, be insurable, and have/ maintain a good driving record throughout the course of employment. In addition, the applicant must have access to a dependable vehicle and maintain state-mandated personal automobile insurance coverage throughout the course of employment.

• # new donors / % recurring donors
• # active donors/conversion (to recurring) % rate
• # donor engagements/donor retention %
• average $ per donor / total donations rec’d.

• % of YAP alumni engagement rate
• # grants submitted / grant success rate %
• $ in grant pipeline / $ secured.
• % of annual budget secured (by dept.)

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