Development, Communications and Strategic Partnerships Manager
9 days ago
Tallahassee
Job Description • 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). Requirements • Fundraising Expertise: Experience developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies (annual giving, events, mail/email campaigns, donor cultivation)., • Marketing & PR Knowledge: Skilled in strategic marketing, brand positioning, public relations, and digital communications., • Event Planning: Ability to plan and manage signature fundraising events (like "A Night of Hope")., • Partnership Development: Proven track record in cultivating institutional partnerships (e.g., with universities, hospitals)., • Outreach: Experience working in community engagement,, • Budgeting: Ability to create, manage, and monitor fundraising and marketing budgets., • Communications Tools: Proficient in using CRM systems, email marketing tools, social media platforms, Canva/Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc., • Board Collaboration: Comfortable working with nonprofit boards and committees on fundraising and strategy., • Fundraising Ethics: Familiarity with AFP’s Code of Ethics and Donor Bill of Rights. Soft Skills: • Strategic Thinker: Able to see the big picture while managing tactical details., • Relationship Builder: Naturally warm, engaging, and skilled at building trust with stakeholders and donors., • Collaborative: Comfortable working across teams, departments, and with external partners., • Creative Communicator: Strong storytelling and message development abilities to inspire giving and support., • Adaptable & Resourceful: Flexible in a dynamic nonprofit environment, especially when resources are limited., • Mission-Driven: Deep belief in 211 Big Bend’s mission and passion for helping people in crisis., • Organized & Detail-Oriented: Manages multiple priorities and deadlines with precision., • Empathetic Leader: Approaches work with compassion, emotional intelligence, and a community-centered lens., • Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to improve systems and find creative solutions to challenges., • 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