Fundraising and Marketing Director

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match up to 3% Simple IRA

$5,616 monetary stipend towards Health/Dental benefits

Job summary

A local educational foundation is seeking a Fundraising and Marketing Director responsible for planning and executing major events and programs. The role requires strong leadership in fundraising initiatives, effective marketing strategies, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in tools like CRM software and Adobe Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising and event management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain donor files and secure fundraising support.
• Prepare budget and fundraising reports.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales and event experience

Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Database management

Marketing skills

CRM management

WordPress

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Tools

CRM software

Adobe Illustrator

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

The Fundraising and Marketing Director is a key leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all fundraising, marketing, and administrative efforts for the Foundation’s major events and yearlong programs. This position promotes the mission through strategic fundraising initiatives, targeted marketing campaigns, and public relations efforts.

Principle Accountabilities

• Maintain and update foundation, corporation and individual donor files for Sponsorships and Silent Auction/Live Auction for events
• Secure fundraising support via Sponsorships, underwriting opportunities and other areas for events
• Process donations and work with staff to prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence
• Create monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed (Event Sponsorships, Underwriting and Silent/Live Auction)
• Continually update and maintain database records as requested by Executive Director
• Provide and maintain budget for event sponsorship and other areas as needed
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors
• Work with Executive Assistant to maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned for fund-raising events
• Handle all administrative details for committee meeting agendas and follow-up with Board Members event Chairs
• Prepare media materials for distribution (i.e. copying, filing, mailing, e-mailing)
• Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
• Help maintain Website/Social Media posts
• Create flyers/sponsorship packages/all print materials as needed for events and programs
• Work with team on all events/programs to support where needed

Skills and Abilities

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising, sales and event experience in business or non-profit organizations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google and Database (CRM) management experience
• Proficiency in Marketing, website updates (WordPress), and social media postings
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator or other software for creating flyers, sponsorship packages, marketing materials
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong people skills and well versed in customer service
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Experience in record keeping, posting, mail merge, filing and other administrative tasks
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Works with integrity and ethically

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate light to medium weights up to 30 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read education information. Overall mobility is essential including sitting or standing for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions (Golf and Gala).

Work Conditions

Work is performed within office, campus and outside locations when deemed necessary for special events. Job requires some lifting, carrying and loading of equipment for special events. Job includes limited evening and weekend work throughout the year.

Salary

Based on experience

Salary Range: Based on Experience

Retirement match up to 3% Simple IRA

Monetary stipend - $5,616 towards Health/Dental benefits provided pro-rated per pay period