Director of Marketing, Events & Partnerships

Buffalo, NY (On-site)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive VIA’s Marketing, Events & Partnerships function, leading fundraising campaigns, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, and the organization’s marketing and communications strategy, in collaboration with leadership.

  • Lead annual fundraising campaigns and corporate sponsorships
  • Develop and maintain corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
  • Develop and execute marketing and communications plans

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Fundraising & Development - Lead annual fundraising campaigns, including the annual appeal, fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, and corporate donor initiatives. - Develop and maintain corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities that support fundraising goals. - Support donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and planned giving efforts. - Monitor fundraising results and use data to strengthen future campaigns and initiatives.
  • Marketing & Communications - Lead and oversee the organization’s marketing, communications, and outreach function. - Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plans aligned with organizational priorities. - Maintain consistent organizational messaging and branding across internal and external communications. - Partner with department leaders to identify needs and develop marketing and communications strategies that support organizational goals.
  • Department Management - Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and operational plans in alignment with organizational and Development priorities. - Monitor departmental revenue and expenses and ensure resources are effectively allocated. - Manage external vendors, projects, and resources as needed to support department initiatives.
  • Leadership & Collaboration - Collaborate with the VP of Development and department leaders to advance organizational initiatives and strategic priorities. - Build and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, community stakeholders, and other external audiences. - Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, accountability, and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field .
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing or communications related field .
  • Proficiency with design, digital marketing, web, social media, video, and Microsoft Office platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Excel, and social media platforms .
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Our Vision: To help visually impaired adults and children, as well as those with other physical challenges, live optimally without barriers.Our Mission: To help individuals who are blind or visually impairments achieve their highest level of independence.

Founded in 1907
Buffalo, New York, USA
76 employees
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Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $85K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Grant
  • Sep 2023
    Grant

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.4%
Direct
42.9%
Referral
17.7%
Social
12.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~76
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Director of Marketing, Events & Partnerships

VIA VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT · Buffalo, NY · On-site