Company:
WorkSource Oregon
Location: Medford
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
WorkSource Oregon Community Engagement Director Medford, Oregon Apply Now
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS or equivalent experience in a Development Position or in a related field.
- Proven ability to develop and successfully implement fund development plans.
- Proven ability to secure funds through a variety of channels, including donors, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
- Ability to write complex grant proposals, create project budgets, and write reports on funded grants.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in the use of all relevant computer programs.
- Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team on all initiatives related to development.
- Proven ability to create and sustain positive relationships with staff, Board and Advisory Council members, volunteers, donors, and community members.
- Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in the community in a professional and positive manner.
- Proven skills in project management and financial oversight.
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING:
- Create and implement an annual fund development plan, working closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee of the Board of Directors, and evaluate the results annually.
- Lead or assist in all fundraising initiatives including fundraising events and donor campaigns.
- Research potential funding sources, including government grants, foundation grants, civic organization grants and donations, and corporate donations and sponsorships, and create an annual foundation proposal plan.
- Write grant proposals and reports to a variety of funding sources, ensuring to meet all deadlines, guidelines, and protocols.
- Create project budgets for grant proposals and assist in the creation of the annual agency budget.
- Assure that all grants and donations are tracked and that donors are thanked in a timely manner.
- Create and sustain ongoing positive relationships with existing and potential new donors and work with the Executive Director and Board members in donor cultivation and appreciation events.
BOARD INVOLVEMENT:
- Attend all meetings of the Development Committee, Finance Committee, and Board meetings as requested by the Board.
- When needed, serve as chair of the Development Committee and lead development initiatives of the committee.
- Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on fundraising events and campaigns.
- Create monthly reports for the Board of Directors.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
- Work with the Executive Director on public relations projects including the creation of written materials, media campaigns, and social media initiatives.
- Make public presentations as needed to funders and community members.
- Oversee fundraising initiatives of community businesses and individuals which are offered to benefit the agency.
- Train and supervise volunteers and pertinent staff members in development activities.
- Create and sustain positive relationships with the media, partner agencies, foundations, government agencies, and other community members.
- Manage website and social media contracts.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and manage the Protect Our Children program.
- Supervise the Community Engagement Specialist.
- Observe all agency policies and procedures.
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