Donor Relations & Marketing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB Title : Donor Relations & Marketing Specialist

Job Summary : The Donor Relations & Marketing Specialist 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 :

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