Strategic Development & PR Leader

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Historical Society seeks an experienced, dynamic leader for Public Relations and Development Manager. This full‑time role oversees development, membership, and marketing/communications, serving as chief development officer and guiding major gifts, donor relations, and brand management.

The position supervises a team of four, collaborates with leadership, and reports to the Director and COO. It requires strategic vision and hands‑on execution in a mission‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, administration, public relations, communications, marketing, or business.
• Five or more years of nonprofit experience with fundraising and major gift solicitation.
• Five or more years in marketing, communications, and public relations.
• Experience supervising a team and working with a board.
• Experience with membership programs and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of four public relations and administrative staff, including hiring, performance management, discipline, work distribution, and staff development
• Set team goals and conduct performance reviews
• Manage development, membership, and public relations budgets
• Execute components of the agency's strategic plan related to Public Relations and Development, including measuring performance and implementing strategies for success
• Support agency-wide problem-solving, initiatives, member and donor event management, and strategic opportunities as they arise
• Establish and maintain productive relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders
• Represent the agency to internal and external stakeholders, including other agencies, media, elected officials, and interest groups
• Oversee and manage a comprehensive development program, including major gifts, fundraising campaigns, planned giving, and grants
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects
• Set and track annual fundraising goals in coordination with MTHS leadership
• Conduct grant research, writing, and reporting
• Produce donor appeals, the annual report, and other donor communications
• Build and maintain donor recognition programs and stewardship plans
• Manage gift agreements, designations, and donor expectations
• Monitor and manage donations directed to partner community foundations, along with any funds those foundations hold on the agency's behalf
• Oversee reconciliation of pledge, donation, and grant payment records between the CRM and state accounting system
• Manage the CRM database and gift-processing standards, including selection and integration of a new CRM system
• Set strategy and goals for member acquisition, renewal, and retention
• Oversee member benefits, tiers, pricing, and the overall member experience
• Oversee communication of membership status and trends to leadership and the Board of Trustees
• Oversee membership promotions and communications, including newsletters, website content, letters, and marketing materials
• Analyze membership data to guide program adjustments
• Set overall brand strategy and visual identity for the agency, ensuring consistent messaging across channels
• Oversee public relations, media relations, and agency communications
• Assist with the development of marketing materials promoting agency activities and programs
• Oversee the release of informational materials through newsletters, reports, press releases, website content, advertising, and social media in collaboration with the agency PIO
• Oversee agency website content and lead implementation of a new website in coordination with the Public Information Officer, IT, and agency brand managers
• Write and/or deliver talking points, speeches, and press releases in support of public relations objectives
• Oversee the agency's comprehensive strategic communications plan for public information and outreach
• Interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Prepare compelling presentations and testimony to support the agency's goals and strategic plans, including materials for legislative committees, boards, or other public bodies

Skills

Leadership and team development

Building relationships

Meeting coordination

Data and budget analysis

CRM database operations

Prioritization and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, administration, public relations, communications, marketing, or business

Tools

CRM database

Job description

The Montana Historical Society seeks an experienced, dynamic leader for Public Relations and Development Manager. This full‑time role oversees development, membership, and marketing/communications, serving as chief development officer and guiding major gifts, donor relations, and brand management.

The position supervises a team of four, collaborates with leadership, and reports to the Director and COO. It requires strategic vision and hands‑on execution in a mission‑driven environment.