Director of Stewardship and Marketing

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Director of Stewardship and Marketing provides strategic leadership for donor stewardship, marketing and communications, fundraising campaigns, media and public relations, and development communications to advance the agency’s mission and achieve fundraising and income goals.
• This position supervises the Development Coordinator and the Community and Events Manager and leads initiatives that strengthen donor relationships, increase individual giving, support direct mail efforts, and drive revenue through fundraising events and campaigns.
• The Director of Stewardship and Marketing also provides strategic vision and oversight for agency-wide communications, branding, media relations, and design support.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC competencies and utilizing the principles of trauma-informed care and accessibility. Demonstrates a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
• Maintain awareness about the risks of secondary trauma and understand one’s own responsibility of self-care.
• Attend scheduled staff, team, and supervision meetings.
• Participate in all required trainings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of combined experience in Development, Marketing, Communications and/or Events Management, and/or commensurate combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supervision and management, or commensurate combination of education/experience, with ability to develop and coach direct reports and others.
• Program development/management experience and/or project management experience.
• Experience managing vendor contracts and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, database systems and other software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage, build, and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, donors, and the public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or commensurate combination of education and experience; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with graphic design, database management software, and Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package