Development & Communications Manager

U.S.VETS•Houston, TX

22d•$70,298 - $87,873

About The Position

The U.S.VETS – Development & Communications Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for management and expansion of U.S.VETS site fundraising, communications, and community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience will be considered
3-5 years fundraising experience, particularly including special events, individual and corporate giving.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing donor and community relationships
Initiative to personally request and secure investments from individuals, corporations, and community groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, strong time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and donors
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative are required to create new opportunities.
Strong Microsoft Office, database, and administration skills.

Responsibilities

Work directly with Site Executive Director to oversee site fundraising, communications, community engagement and increase private revenue annually to meet projected goals. Current revenue exceeds $XX annually.
Partner with National Development staff to execute and expand fundraising and communications activities, participate in national development calls, teleconferences, and meetings
Manage all signature events, including administration, fundraising logistics and execution, secure and manage 3rd party, donor-hosted and other events as needed, working with Executive Director, Advisory Council, Committee
Lead growth of corporate fundraising through identification and direct solicitation of prospects for event sponsorships, in-kind and capital investments
Oversee all donor engagement; increase individual giving through donor solicitation and stewardship, and independent coordination of direct mail and e-appeals
Identify prospects for individual and corporate support, conduct prospect research, initiate, and conduct direct outreach and solicitation, independently and/or in partnership with senior leadership
Serve as community representative, facilitate presentations for the Executive Director and program leadership, deliver presentations to local businesses, faith-based groups, and community associations
Secure in-kind contributions for events, programs, and facilities, including identifying and partnering with local community groups, businesses, and others to increase donations
Engage community and corporate volunteers, develop, and oversee individual and group volunteer projects, manage and steward volunteers on-site and at events
Utilize Blackbaud RE NXT database to create records, record cash/in-kind contributions, send acknowledgments, and track actions and contacts
May provide supervisory oversight to development staff or volunteers to achieve division objectives
Performs other duties as required
Manage site communications, public relations, marketing and secure client success stories, develop all social media engagement, website updates, coordinate media and advertising
Maintain site development and communications calendar, report on site fundraising efforts to the National office
Develop and manage branded collateral, presentations, marketing materials and communications; ensure consistent use of organization brand, mission, and messaging
Performs other duties as required