Job Summary:

The Public Relations and Fundraising Manager will design and plan initiatives to create and maintain a positive public image for the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains public relations staff.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of public relations staff.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identifies audience, including new and potential clients and members; develops a communication strategy and voice appropriate for reaching that audience.
• Through public-facing communication, develops and maintains a positive public image for the organization.
• Collaborates with management to develop the organizations vision statement, mission statement, public policies, and related messaging.
• Collaborates with marketing and advertising staff to ensure marketing campaigns are consistent with the organizations public image.
• Develops and implements a long-term plan to communicate the company's mission statement internally and externally.
• Drafts and implements crisis management strategies to mitigate negative media exposure and other similar risks.
• Composes, reviews, and/or distributes press releases and other public-facing communication.
• Promotes community events involving the company.
• Oversees and organizes fundraising activities.
• Drafts and distributes materials to promote fundraising efforts.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines related to fundraising.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of public relation principles and strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising best practices and strategies.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and outlets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field required.
• Three to five years of experience in public relations, communications, or related field required with supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.