Development, Communications and Strategic Partnerships Manager
Prepare, manage, and implement the agency’s comprehensive fundraising, marketing, and public relations plans in collaboration with the board of directors, staff, alumni, and community volunteers. Develop and maintain a compelling case for support; create and update fundraising collateral materials. Plan, coordinate, and oversee an integrated annual giving program, including signature events (e.g., A Night of Hope), direct mail appeals, online fundraising campaigns, and the Friends of 2-1-1 initiative.
Cultivate, steward, and expand strategic partnerships with local universities, hospitals, and other key institutions to strengthen 211 Big Bend’s role as a vital community resource.
Proactively build relationships across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties to increase regional awareness, partnership opportunities, and community support. Provide staff support with the board’s Fundraising and Advocacy Committee, and other event-related or fundraising committees; attend board meetings as needed.
Assist with the development and oversight of fundraising and marketing budgets. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and interns to support fundraising, marketing, and public relations activities. Maintain and grow relationships with current agency partners while actively seeking new partnership opportunities. Provide administrative and operational support to the business office as needed. Adhere to the Code of Ethics for fundraising professionals and champion the Donor Bill of Rights (Association of Fundraising Professionals – AFP).
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