Advancement and Communications Officer - 6
hace 4 días
Niagara Falls
Job Description PINNACLE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER PROGRAM: Development STATUS: Full-Time, (35 hours per week) FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: President/CEO DEGREE: Bachelor’s Degree EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in fundraising and relationship management in a not-for-profit organization SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000 BENEFITS: • Hybrid work model available, • Health insurance with an HRA account (HRA-80% of the deductible), vision, and dental plans available (health insurance begins 1st day of month after 30 days of work service), • Employees working at least 1,000 hours per year and who opt out of health insurance either upon hire or during the open enrollment period will receive a $750 lump-sum payment, • Flexible Spending accounts for both health and dependent care, • Employee Assistance Program available, • Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance available, • Employer paid life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage at group rates (available the 1st day of month after 30 days of work service), • 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Agency contributes 1% of an employee’s salary after 1 year of service yearly AND in addition matches the first 3% that the employee contributes to their 401k Plan, • Mileage Reimbursement, • 15 Paid Time Off days, (PTO) in the first year (buy back, carryover, and transfer to Long Term Sick bank is also available at calendar year-end of unused PTO), • Employee receives yearly - 1 floating holiday and 13 recognized Agency holidays, • 1 Wellness Day yearly, • Wage/Longevity Bonuses available, • Attendance Bonus available bi-annually, • Bereavement Leave – 4 work days of leave with pay available, • Staff Recognition/Staff Appreciation events The Advancement and Communications Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for strategically overseeing all aspects of fundraising, marketing, donor relations, public relations, community engagement, and internal and external communications. This position works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and cross-departmental leadership to advance the mission of Pinnacle Community Services through meaningful relationships, storytelling, and resource development. AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: • Valid New York State Driver’s License and reliable transportation, • Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and event management, • Exceptional writing, communication and public speaking skills, • Microsoft Windows Applications, • Desktop Publishing skills from design to production, • Computer proficient in use of Microsoft 365 Office, • Strong engagement skills with multiple constituencies, • Experience managing consultants and/or direct reports/volunteers, • Strategic thinker with ability to implement detailed, creative initiatives, • Comfortable balancing long-term projects with day-to-day execution, • Deep understanding of trauma-informed communication and inclusive storytelling, • Occasional evening and weekend work required, • Demonstrates knowledge of the program, mission, and services, • Complies with all policies and procedures, • Attends and participates in appropriate Agency staff trainings, and meetings, • Fund Development and Donor Engagement – Develops and leads a comprehensive fund development plan aligned with the strategic goals of the organization – Cultivates and stewards relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners – Oversees annual giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, online fundraising, and event-based initiatives - Designs and implements a donor stewardship program that includes personalized outreach, impact reporting, and recognition strategies – Leads grant identification, coordination, and narrative development in collaboration with external grant consultants – Oversees donor database strategy, segmentation, and data accuracy using Network for Good – Develops and executes planned giving strategies and long-term donor engagement programs., • Marketing and Communications – Oversees internal and external communications, branding, public relations, and media strategy – Directs the work of communication consultants and designers to produce high-impact campaigns and materials – Leads all marketing initiatives, including content development, story collection, email marketing, and social media – Ensures all messaging is mission-aligned, trauma-informed, and accessible – Manages the organization’s website content and updates in collaboration with IT and design consultants – Serves as a primary spokesperson and media liaison for the agency when appropriate., • Community Engagement and Events – Directs all signature events and awareness campaigns, including the golf tournament, walks, raffles, open houses, and donor recognition events – Leads sponsorship recruitment and stewardship for events and agency-wide initiatives - Partners with internal teams to develop inclusive, mission-forward community engagement strategies - Supports agency and program-level events, working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and vendors - Facilitates the Development Committee and event committees with clear agendas, outcomes, and follow-ups., • Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships – Serves as a representative of Pinnacle with government, foundation, and nonprofit partners – Supports CEO and COO in advocacy efforts, public policy messaging, and legislative outreach – Develops relationships with elected officials and maintains regular communication with key stakeholders., • Leadership and Supervision – Serves as a member of the Executive Team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational development – Supervises consultants, vendors, interns, and/or volunteers supporting development and communications – Provides reports, dashboards, and strategic updates to the Board and CEO – Maintains oversight of advancement budget and works with Finance on projections and reconciliation. The information contained in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. EOE STATEMENT: It is the policy of Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment and delivery of those we serve without regard to hire, promotion, layoff, recall or other terms and conditions of employment because of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity, citizenship of any person, immigration status of any person who is not a citizen of the United States, or any other category protected by law. The prohibition of discrimination includes harassment. The people we serve include all those we serve and people service groups who request and are eligible for Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. Ongoing training is provided to assure adherence to this Policy. Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 11/21/24 LP 12/01/25 SM