Donor Relations & Marketing Specialists

Job Description

JOB Title: Donor Relations & Marketing Specialists

Job Summary: The Donor Relations & Marketing Specialists is responsible for development and marketing efforts to secure financial support for the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House.

Employment Classification: Full-time

Position reports to: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Partner with the BDHH Development Committee to generate and secure financial support through fundraising, community outreach, and grant writing.
• Develop and maintain positive donor relations.
• Responsible, with the Executive Director, to grow positive awareness of the organization and strengthen its reputation with volunteers, donors, and the communities it serves.
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that include events, media relations, news releases, social media, website content, branding, and the annual report.
• Create and manage distribution of marketing materials, such as brochures, newsletters, social media posts, and e-newsletters.
• Maintain Bishop Dudley Hospitality House website with current information.
• Direct Capital Campaigns when/if necessary.
• Responsible for grant proposals; including research, writing, submitting, and reporting progress of grant funding.
• Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising.
• Manage the donor database (Network for Good), and acknowledge all donations in a timely manner through letter writing and personal contact.
• Attend Development Committee meetings, staff meetings, and fundraising events as necessary.
• Work with volunteers and guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House on projects, incorporating their talents into fundraising events and/or daily tasks, i.e., addressing envelopes for acknowledgements, helping with donations, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (word, excel, power point), Google applications, Canva, and financial ledgers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience and/or training.
• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to secure new funding opportunities and grow the awareness of this organization to volunteers and donors.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Well-organized and able to maintain accurate records and thorough documentation.
• Applicants must have a passion for working with a vulnerable population and the BDHH mission.