Strategic Development & Public Relations Coordinator

McMillen Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

McMillen Health is seeking a Development & Public Relations Coordinator to support the Development and Marketing team, ensuring donor tracking efficiency, cultivating news outlets, and drafting press releases. This role also coordinates event materials and donor communications.

Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this full-time in-person position reports to the Director of Development and Marketing, with duties spanning donor relations, grant records, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in development, fundraising, or public relations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solver.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of media conduct and donor relations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Highly organized, with the ability to track and monitor multiple projects.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload, advising supervisor of significant issues.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to systematically research growth opportunities.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of appropriate information-sharing boundaries in a workplace setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor and foundation management data input and profile organization.
• Maintain up-to-date grant records and sister documents in shared drives.
• Plan and execute annual events with Directors and Marketing staff.
• Prepare donor, foundation, and sponsor thank you letters for sign-off.
• Assist with mailing preparations and distributions.
• Research grant/foundation deadlines and report findings to leadership.
• Create donor email drafts for review by Director of Marketing and Development.
• Assist with design and drafting of McMillen Health Annual Report.
• Support annual fundraising campaigns and donor outreach strategies.
• Collaborate with media outlets, partners, and community organizations on PR efforts.
• Draft press releases and updates for the McMillen Health website.
• Research and maintain records of local news contacts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Organization

Workload management

Discretion & confidentiality

Growth opportunity research

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certification in development, fundraising, or public relations

Job description

McMillen Health is seeking a Development & Public Relations Coordinator to support the Development and Marketing team, ensuring donor tracking efficiency, cultivating news outlets, and drafting press releases. This role also coordinates event materials and donor communications.

Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this full-time in-person position reports to the Director of Development and Marketing, with duties spanning donor relations, grant records, and community outreach.