Shorehaven employees have been providing Christ-centered care for over 80 years. Their commitment to enhancing the lives of the seniors we serve has sustained Shorehaven’s reputation as a leader in the field of senior services. We are proud of the talented and caring individuals that have chosen to work for Shorehaven and invite you to explore a place on our caring team.
Director of Donor Relations & Marketing
The Director of Donor Relations & Marketing works closely with the CEO to tell the Shorehaven story and share the need for financial support. This position will anticipate and identify funding opportunities, manage the writing and submission of grant applications and reports, lead the organization’s annual fundraising, marketing, communications, events and donor recognition and selected public relations programs. Oversees the creative messaging, graphic development, appeals, digital campaigns and events programming to achieve marketing and fundraising results for Shorehaven.
The Director of Donor Relations & Marketing is directly accountable to the Chief Executive Officer.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
Knowledge, understanding and experience in fundraising management, principles and practices. Preferably including grant writing and the use of social media (five years desired).
Previous event management experience.
Ability to plan and coordinate with the CEO, staff, Board, and committee members so as to acquire and enhance fund raising and funding sources.
Speaking in public presenting information, group facilitation, influencing and negotiating. Ability to navigate sensitive or complex political issues.
General Fundraising Process and Coordination
- With CEO, develop annual fundraising and communications plan
- With Administrative Assistant, implement, plan and track the cultivation, retention and recognition of donors
- With CEO, build relationships with grantors, foundations, and partners
- With CEO, write and manage two direct mail appeals
- Be informed on current fund raising programs, practices, and procedures being used in the not-for-profit sector
Grants
- Manage annual grants calendar of proposal due dates and report dates
- Build relationships with grantors, foundations and partners; maintain contact with funding organizations during review and submission of proposals.
- Collaborate with CEO and staff to determine grant funding priorities
- Lead the development of donor proposals and reports
Database Management & Analysis
- With Administrative Assistant, develop easily understood reports to evaluate fundraising successes
- With Administrative Assistant, maintain donor database program to ensure accurate and timely data collection
Event Management
- Plan and manage smaller outreach and donor cultivation/recognition events throughout the year.
Marketing & Communications
- Work with CEO in the creation and design of development-focused and annual fund-related initiatives including social media campaigns, e-newsletter and printed bi-annual newsletter, and the annual report
- Build communications strategy for all campaigns
- Oversee the management of Shorehaven’s social media and website
Work in concert with the Director of Community Relations and Marketing team in presenting to the various publics the mission of Shorehaven and how these groups might participate in assisting in that mission.
The Director serves as a member of the Leadership Team, attending meetings as necessary for proper communication and coordination of responsibilities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Shorehaven provides a rewarding place to work, with a meaningful mission, a beautiful physical environment, a variety of schedules and positions, and most of all, exceptional people. If you want to make a positive difference, we’d like to talk with you!
Have questions? Contact Human Resources at info@shorehavenliving.org, or call us at (262) 567-8341.
Shorehaven does not discriminate in employment or service delivery on the basis of any protected characteristic.