Development & Public Relations Coordinator

Fort Wayne, IN (On-site)

$20/hr – $22/hrFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Description

Benefits:

403b
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development

Job Summary:
The Development & Public Relations Coordinator will provide essential support to the Development and Marketing team, ensuring donor tracking efficiency and growth, news outlet relationship cultivation, press release creation and event success. This role involves organizing documents, conducting deliveries and pick-ups of event materials, assisting with donor thank you efforts, and coordinating news and public relations.

This is a full time, in-person, 12-month hourly position and reports directly to the Director of Development and Marketing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Director of Development and Marketing to handle donor and foundation management software such as inputting data and organizing profiles
Keep up to date records of grant agreements and sister documents in the W drive
Coordinate planning and execution of special events annually with the Director of Development & Marketing and Marketing Specialistby identifying, assembling, and organizing event material as well as event communication
Prep donor, foundation, and sponsor thank you letters by addressing and mailing them with 100% accuracy for Director of Development and Marketing or Executive Director to sign
Assist with preparation and distribution of mailings
Assist with research on grant and foundation request due dates and report to Director of Development and Marketing
Create donor email drafts through Network for Good for Director of Marketing and Development Review
Assist with design and drafting of McMillen Health Annual Report
Coordinate with Director of Development and Marketing to plan annual fundraising campaigns and outreach for new potential donors
Collaborate with news outlets, external partners, and community organizations alongside Director of Development and Marketing
Draft press releases to send to news contacts and news updates for the McMillen Health Website
Research and keep records of up to date news contacts within Allen and surrounding counties
Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized workspace
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities simultaneously while managing time effectively

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or certification in development, fundraising, or public relations

· Valid Driver’s License

· Presentation skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Problem solver

· Proven ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of media conduct and donor relations

· Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

· Highly organized, with the ability to track and monitor multiple projects

· Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload, advising supervisor of significant issues

· Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and maintain confidentiality

· Ability to systematically research growth opportunities.

· Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

· Strong understanding of appropriate information-sharing boundaries in a workplace setting.
**Please note, McMillen Health does not offer health insurance**

McMillen Health

The mission of McMillen Health is to provide vital, effective preventive health education that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being.Founded in 1981, McMillen Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and one of fewer than 30 such health education organizations nationwide. McMillen is recognized as the number one resource for health education in the Northern Indiana region – reaching nearly 50,000 youth a year. We are housed in a 16,000 square foot facility with five themed teaching theaters, a 125 seat auditorium, and a Great Hall with various hands-on displays. We have 14 full- and part-time staff members. Our five professional educators all hold a four-year degree in either education or a health-related field. To date, McMillen has provided fact-based health information and education to over 1.5 million children and teens.We provide 76 programs on general health; safety; HIV/STDs; drug/ alcohol/ tobacco use prevention; nutrition and fitness; human growth and development; bullying prevention, and more. Sample program topics include the Kinderhealth program to teach children about maintaining their health, the Health Adventure program to teach third-graders the four keys of staying healthy, the Balance Your Act program to provide information to middle school students about the health risks and prevention of obesity; and the Breast Self Exam and Testicular Self Exam programs to provide teens with information on the early detection of cancer.In order to best meet the needs of those we serve, McMillen Health offers programs here at our facility, on site at a school or organization within 150 miles, and via interactive videoconferencing (IVC) with up to four classes at once in one of our two state-of-the-art IVC studios.McMillen Health has membership in the (ASHA) American School Health Association and the Northeast Indiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NISTEM) Center.

Founded in 1981

Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

20 employees (3 in marketing)