Development and Community Relations Manager

Medina Chamber; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society seeks a Development and Community Relations Manager to lead the development and community relations team, overseeing fund development, marketing and public relations. The role collaborates with executive leadership to build strategic fundraising plans, manage grants, events, and donor relations, while advancing advocacy and communication across platforms.

The position requires overseeing a team, building external partnerships, and ensuring effective communications to grow the donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or related field.
• Five years of experience in marketing, fundraising and development.
• Two years of supervision and management experience preferred.
• Proficient with design and publishing programs, and social media.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates development & community relations team members.
• Leads Board Development Committee.
• Builds relationships with external stakeholders.
• Creates and executes a strategic funding and marketing plan with the Executive Director and Senior Management.
• Leads grant writing activities for all programs.
• Oversees all special events and manages event budgets and logistics.
• Oversees marketing and communications on all platforms to maximize public awareness.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with boards and stakeholders.

Skills

Public relations

Fundraising

Marketing

Grant writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations/communications

Tools

Design software

Publishing programs

Social media tools

Job description

Posted September 25, 2026# Development and Community Relations ManagerThe SocietyPay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearJob description:apply at: thesocietylink.org Careers tabJob Title: Development and Community Relations ManagerPosition Summary: This position serves in a leadership role overseeing the development and community relations team and is responsible for the agency’s fund development, marketing and public relations.Essential Functions:Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates development & community relations team members. Leads team members and fosters professional and personal growth within the organization.Leads Board Development Committee. Builds strong relationships with external stakeholders. Collaborates with members of the Society team and other non-profits.Creates and executes a strategic funding and marketing plan in collaboration with the Executive Director and Senior Management. Responsible for the development and coordination of fund development, including developing and maintaining partnerships with businesses and supporters, annual fundraising plans, special events, legacy donations, community fundraising activity and grant writing projects.Leads grant writing activities for all programs. Ensures that applications are submitted to the appropriate grantor, and are written according to the grant requirements and reported on according to the grant specifications.Oversees all special events and works with Development & Community Relations Coordinator to ensure all special events achieve/exceed revenue goals by implementing industry best practices for recruiting event committees, teams, sponsors, and individuals to grow stakeholder base. Evaluates event results and prepares recommendations for future events, manages the event budget, engages media, supervises event logistics, ensures databases are updated and provides an excellent experience for all participants.Aggressively seeks new corporate and foundation funding and maintains relationships with current and past donors. Monitors all donor information and provides to management team and boards. Leads special projects and experiences to engage donors.Responsible for public relations of The Society brand. Oversees marketing and communications on all platforms to maximize public awareness of the agency, promote fundraising, support advocacy efforts and educate on disability issues. [Newsprint, website, social media, Provider Guide Plus website, crisis communication site]Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, cooperation and effective working relationships with individuals, family members, guardians, coworkers, professionals, donors, The Society Board of Directors, SHC Foundation Board of Directors and the general public.Adheres to The Society’s policies and acts as a role model in adherence to these policies.Performs all other duties as assigned.Bona-fide Occupationally Required Competencies and Credentials:Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or related field. Five years of experience preferred in marketing, fundraising and development with two (2) years of supervision and management preferred.Must be proficient using design and publishing programs, as well as social media.Must have ability to effectively and clearly communicate thoughts both orally and in writing.Must show initiative, creativity, and exercise sound judgment.Must demonstrate confidence and the ability to motivate others.Highly motivated and self-driven to work within a team structure toward diverse and inclusive problem solving.Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, good driving record, and carry the proper liability insurance amounts required by The Society.Location: Main OfficeTravel: Meetings, site visits, marketing and fundraising events both inside and outside the agency.Reports to: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt; Full-time (40 hrs./week)Supervises: Development & Community Relations CoordinatorWorks with: Internal and external stakeholders.