Title: Vice President of Development and Communications
Responsible to: President/CEO

Status: Exempt

Duration: Full-time. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
 

Objective: Under direction of the President/CEO, plan, organize, direct and coordinate fundraising, public relations and marketing for Empowering Abilities.

The Vice President of Development and Communications will be responsible for:

• Leads the development of public relations materials, including newsletters, social media, Annual Reports, etc.
• Identifies and cultivates contributors and coordinates fund drives for special projects and the endowment.
• Organizes direct mail campaigns to reach potential contributors.
• Assists with planning and coordinating special events, such as banquets, fundraising events, etc.
• Researches public and private grant agencies and foundations to identify other sources of funding and prepares grants for submission.
• Maintains records of contributors and grants and ensures letters of appreciation and other stewardship are provided to all contributors.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in fundraising and/or executive level management required
• Possess current and valid driver's license and auto insurance, and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to meet employment requirements (i.e. health screening, Driving Record, TB test)

*Denotes essential functions of the position.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so employed.

Revised 10/24