Heart of the City
Director of Development and Marketing
Heart of the City, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
Overview
Heart of the City is seeking a highly motivated individual to head our ongoing fundraising and marketing needs. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development and Marketing will actively identify, cultivate, engage, and steward donors, corporate partners, and foundation managers; help to establish new partnerships and strengthen relationships; plan and execute fundraising events; and build a culture of philanthropy within our organization and throughout Lake County that recognizes Heart of the City as the charity of choice for our community. Essential Functions
Development: Create and implement annual fundraising plan consisting of events, mail and email appeals, campaigns, individual giving, corporate giving, and grants Provide timely and ongoing donor recognition and appreciation Analyze development progress using reporting; find creative ways to meet and exceed fundraising goals Plan and execute two major fundraising events per year, with the help of an event committee, and smaller, local fundraising and cultivation events throughout the year Represent HOTC at community events, games, and tournaments to foster goodwill and a strong relationship with the community, participants and their families Manage data in CRM of current and potential donors Identify, oversee, and manage the submission of foundation and corporate grants with the support of the Development and Grants Manager Cultivate and steward donors Identify potential sponsors and funding sources, develop sponsor and grant proposals and manage deliverables Manage the departmental budget and fundraising income programs Collaborate with the Board of Directors on fundraising campaigns Brainstorm creative ways to engage and steward donors throughout the year Marketing: Oversee the design of creative materials, including annual report, program flyers, event materials, fundraising appeals, and regular communications with the support of the Marketing Manager Oversee the development of the annual marketing calendar for all programs and projects, including social media content calendar Develop and manage departmental budget for ad campaigns, materials, and branded merchandise Oversee all marketing content for the agency: press releases, newsletters, website, social media, brochures, flyers, annual reports, photography, and videography Represent HOTC at chamber events, expos and community fairs, festivals and events; develop close partnerships with members of the media Ensure articulation of the organization’s brand and image and ensure consistent communication with the community, donors, and partners Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum of two years’ development and fundraising experience Minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership role Minimum of two years’ marketing/creative experience Proficiency in databases (CRM) and technology Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Heart of the City is seeking a highly motivated individual to head our ongoing fundraising and marketing needs. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development and Marketing will actively identify, cultivate, engage, and steward donors, corporate partners, and foundation managers; help to establish new partnerships and strengthen relationships; plan and execute fundraising events; and build a culture of philanthropy within our organization and throughout Lake County that recognizes Heart of the City as the charity of choice for our community. Essential Functions
Development: Create and implement annual fundraising plan consisting of events, mail and email appeals, campaigns, individual giving, corporate giving, and grants Provide timely and ongoing donor recognition and appreciation Analyze development progress using reporting; find creative ways to meet and exceed fundraising goals Plan and execute two major fundraising events per year, with the help of an event committee, and smaller, local fundraising and cultivation events throughout the year Represent HOTC at community events, games, and tournaments to foster goodwill and a strong relationship with the community, participants and their families Manage data in CRM of current and potential donors Identify, oversee, and manage the submission of foundation and corporate grants with the support of the Development and Grants Manager Cultivate and steward donors Identify potential sponsors and funding sources, develop sponsor and grant proposals and manage deliverables Manage the departmental budget and fundraising income programs Collaborate with the Board of Directors on fundraising campaigns Brainstorm creative ways to engage and steward donors throughout the year Marketing: Oversee the design of creative materials, including annual report, program flyers, event materials, fundraising appeals, and regular communications with the support of the Marketing Manager Oversee the development of the annual marketing calendar for all programs and projects, including social media content calendar Develop and manage departmental budget for ad campaigns, materials, and branded merchandise Oversee all marketing content for the agency: press releases, newsletters, website, social media, brochures, flyers, annual reports, photography, and videography Represent HOTC at chamber events, expos and community fairs, festivals and events; develop close partnerships with members of the media Ensure articulation of the organization’s brand and image and ensure consistent communication with the community, donors, and partners Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum of two years’ development and fundraising experience Minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership role Minimum of two years’ marketing/creative experience Proficiency in databases (CRM) and technology Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Non-profit Organizations Referral activity and job postings information have been trimmed for clarity and focus.
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