Community Relations Manager Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Community Relations Manager Women’s Center of Brevard – 4.1 Melbourne, FL Job Details Full-time $45,000 – $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Public speaking Mid-level Driver’s License Canva Bachelor’s degree Fundraising Leadership 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Community Relations Manager organizes activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the Women’s Center to include event management, cultivation and support of volunteer fundraising and affinity groups, assist with the design and production of promotional materials and raise awareness of the organizations work, goals, and financial needs.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of the Women’s Center Core Values, while fostering the same with all colleagues and direct reports. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Ability to adhere to company and/or program dress code standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations Flexibility with schedule as needed, to attend meetings and events, which will include some evenings and weekends. Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect. Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting. Ability to show respect to all others. Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside stakeholders, as required. Ability to take guidance and direction from leadership. The remaining Essential Responsibilities are specific to job function: Raise funds for our cause and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets. Research potential donors to gain insight into needs, beliefs and donation habits to understand how to best positon our organization for donations. Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds. Leverage technology and social media to improve fundraising activities. Assist in the creation of marketing materials, like flyers and brochures, to be used for the promotion of events and other fundraising pushes. Maintain complete and orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications. Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor relationships on a regular basis Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities. Regularly manage updates to constituent database and contact mailing lists to ensure donor contacts are properly moved through development process, coded appropriately, and troubleshoot issues related to incorrect data. Assist with the administrative functions of donor cultivation efforts of current and new donors to include but not limited to: Helping to ensure new welcome/thank you letters are sent in a timely manner to donors. Researching potential prospects and add information to constituent database, e.g. meeting notes Work closely with the Finance department on incoming gift processing to ensure proper donor detail information and timely thank you. Assist with special events planning and logistics to include preparation, execution, assessing logistical needs, and processing of online RSVPs through donor database system. Compile and create folders and marketing materials for donor prospect meetings. Act as staff lead for North Guild Turmy Lum Sieveking Chapter volunteers to include cultivation of relationships, coordination of events, lead meetings and draft documents. Monitor local media outlets and social media outlets for news and information pertaining to Women’s Center activities. Work closely with marketing company to ensure Women’s Center messaging is consistent, donor centric, and audience appropriate. This includes marketing and media materials for all Women’s Center events. All other duties as assigned by the Director of Volunteer Management & Strategic Initiatives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, traveling to outside meetings, regular use of standard office equipment such as the telephone, copier, fax and computer. Demands also involve protracted concentration. Reliable transportation is required. Job involves frequent interactions with internal and external customers, and routinely intense public contact.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong public speaking skills Task oriented and self-motivated Understanding of power-based personal violence and its effects on individuals, communities and society Ability to connect with people of all demographics Team oriented Excellent communication skills Ability to prioritize multiple tasks Ability to utilize software such as donor database system, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, Word and Canva.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred At least two years of fundraising experience with proven track record of raising funds for cause based organization Exemplary communication abilities and outgoing, yet poised personality Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure Minimum two years of experience with public speaking Valid Florida Driver’s license with good driving history Ability to pass a level II background screening Must participate in ongoing on-the-job training as assigned Women’s Center of Brevard is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 5.2024

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Fundraising:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person