Vice President of Communications

Lincoln Community Foundation; Lincoln (NE); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Lincoln Community Foundation seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead brand strategy and donor communications, reporting to the President and joining the Foundation's leadership team. You will oversee external communications, media relations, content across channels, and collaboration with philanthropy services to align marketing with development goals.

A track record of building brand awareness and managing teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in marketing/PR/journalism or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience leading communications and marketing.
• Excellent written, oral, storytelling, editing and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and staff development abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Create and implement the Foundation's external communications plan with measurable results.
• Oversee content creation for all channels (written and electronic).
• Plan, publicize and implement major projects, events and campaigns.
• Establish relationships with local media; serve as spokesperson for the Foundation.
• Align development and marketing strategies with Philanthropy Services.
• Draft letters, articles and speeches from the President & CEO.

Kenntnisse

Brand strategy leadership

Media relations

Executive communications

Storytelling & editing

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, PR, journalism or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Reports to: President

Status: Full-time exempt position

Date: October 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Communications is responsible for creating and implementing strategies for promoting and increasing the Foundation's brand awareness and communicating its priorities to donors, potential donors, board members, professional advisors, community partners, staff and other constituencies. Serving as a core member of the Foundation's leadership team, this position also leads the Communications team by setting goals, mentoring and providing technical support to team members while working with external communications partners.

Essential Duties

• Create and implement the Foundation's external communications plan and strategies with measurable results.
• Oversee content creation and production for all written and electronic communication periodicals, marketing materials, websites and social media channels.
• Plan, publicize and implement major projects, events and campaigns.
• Establish strong relationships with local media outlets; seek out and coordinate earned media opportunities including articles, interviews and other forms of media coverage and serve as spokesperson for the Foundation.
• Work closely with the Foundation's Philanthropy Services team to align development and marketing strategies and drive the implementation of the Foundation's marketing campaign.
• Draft letters, articles, speeches and regular communications from the President & CEO to various constituencies.
• Prepare folders, notebooks, materials, invitations, videos, presentations, scripts, etc. as necessary and arrange photography for events.

Management & Leadership

• Manage all administrative aspects of the communications team including staff recruitment, personnel development and supervision. Lead and manage a high-performing team to include an Events and Communications Manager and Creative Manager as well as freelance designers and writers.
• Manage the Foundation's annual marketing and communications budget and advertising opportunities.
• Maintain brand standards and voice while ensuring compliance across all marketing and communications channels.
• Build long-term relationships with employees, donors, media, government officials and community leaders.
• Serve as a member of the Foundation's leadership team and foster collaboration with other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related field of study.
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience leading communications, public relations, marketing or related efforts, with demonstrated success in increasing brand awareness.
• Excellent written, oral, storytelling, editing and presentation skills, with strong attention to grammar, accuracy, clarity and tone.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to recruit, develop, coach, and manage staff while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, communications initiatives, budgets and organizational activities.