Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 64,250 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Public Relations or Fundraising Manager to coordinate activities aimed at maintaining a favorable public image and fundraising efforts. The role includes managing budgets, producing visual communication, and developing corporate identity. Candidates should ideally hold a bachelor’s degree in public relations or a related field and have several years of applicable experience. The compensation for this role ranges from $64,250 to $208,000 annually, depending on experience and location, with potential additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Educational and experience requirements vary by organization.
• Typically a bachelor’s degree in public relations or related field is preferred.
• Several years of experience in public relations or fundraising are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Manage communications budgets.
• Produce films and other video products.
• Establish goals for soliciting funds.
• Develop and maintain the company’s corporate image.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Microsoft Access

Data entry software

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Dynamics

Facebook

IBM Notes

Microsoft Publisher

Google Docs

FileMaker Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Public Relations or Fundraising Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for the organization or client; or, if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Daily Responsibilities

• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Manage communications budgets.
• Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
• Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
• Develop and maintain the company’s corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
• Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.

Key Skills

• Social Perceptiveness: awareness of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Listening: giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding points, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: effective written communication appropriate for the audience.
• Speaking: communicating information verbally.
• Reading Comprehension: understanding written documents.
• Complex Problem Solving: identifying complex problems, reviewing related information, evaluating options, and implementing solutions.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• HTML
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Acrobat
• SharePoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Facebook
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Publisher
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign

Related Job Titles

• Image Consultant
• Public Information Director
• Major Gifts Officer (MGO)
• Publicity Director
• Marketing Communications Manager

Education and Experience

Educational and experience requirements vary by organization; typically a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field, and several years of experience in public relations or fundraising are preferred. Specific requirements should be confirmed with the hiring organization.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation ranges for this role include $64,250 to $208,000 per year depending on location and experience. Salary and benefits are determined by the hiring organization and may include health benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.