Director of Development & Marketing

Reports to :

Vice President Strategy & Operations

Direct Reports :

Marketing & Communications Associate, Development Associate, Social Media & Marketing Associate, Marketing & Community Associate

Job Purpose :

Lead all activities of development and marketing department, and work to increase annual revenue, cultivate donors, and increase awareness of the organization among key audiences including donors, students, volunteers, puppy raisers, corporate partners, media and the community at large.

Essential Functions :

Lead development and marketing planning that include major gifts programs, annual fund strategies, planned giving, and fundraising events and campaigns

10%

Research and identify current and potential donors to enhance annual giving

10%

Manage and develop relationships with current donors

10%

Manage day-to-day marketing services in support of GDA|TLCs marketing goals

5%

Delegate and oversee the development of branding and marketing materials, GDA|TLC website and communications with copywriting, photography and video production

5%

Collaborate with other GDA|TLC departments, represent and coordinate GDA|TLC community outreach, including staffing of events and conducting presentations

10%

Participate in speaking engagements, donor visits and varied event presentations

10%

Exercise discretion and independent judgement when interacting with attorneys and others relating to settling GDA|TLCs interest in bequeathed estate assets

5%

Monitor and report to the Board of Directors on outstanding estates

5%

Manage the liquidation of securities and other assets

5%

Oversee and direct GDA|TLCs publicity efforts, serve as media contact and collaborate in the development of media-related materials

5%

Provide event management in collaboration with other GDA|TLC departments (e.g. Las Vegas, Graduations, Open House, Fundraising Events)

10%

Able to work within a prison environment; pass a prison background check; adhere to prison policies / procedures

10%

Travel, weekends, and night work may be required

Attend GDA events and GDA sponsored events both onsite and offsite

Other duties as assigned or require

Essential Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit, stand, walk for long periods of time

Must be able to lift minimum of 30 lbs.

Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather

Shared office space

Office environment with multiple dogs

Visual acuity required to read forms, documentation, and computer screen

Hearing ability required to interact with dogs, staff, donors, volunteers, clients, potential constituents

Ability to tolerate elevated noise levels barking dogs

Interactions with all types of people / personalities

Qualifications : 18+ years of age

Driving on behalf of the organization will be requiredValid drivers license and insurability required

High School graduate or GED

2 years management experience

5 years marketing / development / fund-raising experience

Exceptional understanding of Graphic Design

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Goal oriented and able to achieve

Proven leadership skills

Ability to organize and meet deadlines

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word), SharePoint and experience with CRM database management programs such as Salesforce preferred

Work well as part of a team and in a team environment.

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