Development & Communications Manager

LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND AND DISABLED INC

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,000–$52,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Brochures, Communication Skills, Database Administration, Funding, Fundraising, Marketing Plan, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Newsletter, Problem Solving Skills, Retirement Plan, Social Media, Stewardship, Time Management
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
12 days ago

JOB OPENING

The League

for the Blind & Disabled

Philanthropy Department

Development & Communications Manager

The League is seeking a dedicated, hard-working and self-motivated Development & Communications Manager. The ideal candidate should have a strong work-ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and be motivated to serve our community.  Prefer a qualified person with a disability.

 

Working with the Director of Philanthropy, The Leadership Team, and other staff the position will:

·         Lead or support:

o   special fundraising events,

o   planned stewardship activities,

o   semi-annual appeals,

o   annual giving opportunities,

o   event sponsorship collateral.

·         Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of The League’s Annual Marketing and Development Plans.

·         Assist in developing The League's Annual Report content.

·         Manage donor database and is responsible for timely acknowledgements and reports.

·         Manage The League’s social media pages, website, newsletter, and email blasts.

·         Collaborate with departments to design creative marketing collateral while maintaining stock of brochures and other printed collateral.

·         Identify, cultivate and secure community partners to engage in the organization’s mission.

·         Bachelor’s degree in related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience managing WYSIWYG/plug & play websites and social media is required (2 years+). Experience in planning and executing fundraising events is required (2 years+). Experience working with Canva, Adobe Suite or similar design programs preferred (2 years+). 

·         Prefer a qualified person with a disability (preference as identified by state/federal funding source).

 

Benefits of Joining Our Team

As a full-time member of our staff, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

·         $4/mo. employee Health Insurance ($48.00 a year!) with a $3,000 Health Reimbursement Account

·         FREE employee dental coverage, long-term disability, and salary-based group life insurance

·         Optional benefits include vision, voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance

·         Bonus structure based on employee and program performance

·         Employee retirement investments can begin on day 1 and after two Decembers, the company will contribute 4.5% of the employee’s gross salary into a Simplified Employer (Retirement) Plan.

·         14 paid holidays, paid vacation after 6 months, 2 personal days upon hire, and sick time accrues monthly.

 

Salary Range $48,000 - $52,000 based on experience

 

Qualified Candidates Should Apply through The League at https://theleague.easyapply.co

 

Application Deadline: Until Filled                                         EOE / Drug Free Workplace / E-Verify

About the Company

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LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND AND DISABLED INC