Development & Communications Manager
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Job Summary
JOB OPENING
The League
for the Blind & Disabled
Philanthropy Department
Development & Communications Manager
The League is seeking a dedicated hard-working and self-motivated Development & Communications Manager. The ideal candidate should have a strong work-ethic excellent problem-solving skills and be motivated to serve our community. Prefer a qualified person with a disability.
Working with the Director of Philanthropy The Leadership Team and other staff the position will:
Lead or support:
o special fundraising events
o planned stewardship activities
o semi-annual appeals
o annual giving opportunities
o event sponsorship collateral.
Assist in the development implementation and maintenance of The Leagues Annual Marketing and Development Plans.
Assist in developing The Leagues Annual Report content.
Manage donor database and is responsible for timely acknowledgements and reports.
Manage The Leagues social media pages website newsletter and email blasts.
Collaborate with departments to design creative marketing collateral while maintaining stock of brochures and other printed collateral.
Identify cultivate and secure community partners to engage in the organizations mission.
Bachelors degree in related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing WYSIWYG/plug & play websites and social media is required (2 years). Experience in planning and executing fundraising events is required (2 years). Experience working with Canva Adobe Suite or similar design programs preferred (2 years).
Prefer a qualified person with a disability (preference as identified by state/federal funding source).
Benefits of Joining Our Team
As a full-time member of our staff you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
$4/mo. employee Health Insurance ($48.00 a year!) with a $3000 Health Reimbursement Account
FREE employee dental coverage long-term disability and salary-based group life insurance
Optional benefits include vision voluntary life insurance critical illness and accident insurance
Bonus structure based on employee and program performance
Employee retirement investments can begin on day 1 and after two Decembers the company will contribute 4.5% of the employees gross salary into a Simplified Employer (Retirement) Plan.
14 paid holidays paid vacation after 6 months 2 personal days upon hire and sick time accrues monthly.
Salary Range $48000 - $52000 based on experience
Qualified Candidates Should Apply through The League at
Application Deadline: Until Filled EOE / Drug Free Workplace / E-Verify
Required Experience:
Manager
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