Marketing and Fund Development Director

Why Choose a Career with Independence First?

At Independence First, you'll be part of a passionate, mission-driven
team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. As one
of the Milwaukee Business Journal's Best Places to Work for
four consecutive years (2022-2025), we offer more than just a job we
offer a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where your
work truly matters.

We're looking for awesome individuals who are:

• Passionate about helping others
• Excited about meaningful work and strong team culture
• Searching for an excellent benefits package and work-life balance

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 18 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12
  paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid dental, life (2x
  annual salary), AD&D, short & long-term disability
• Affordable Health & Vision Plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% employer match up to 4%
• On-site Fitness Center & Wellness Programs
• Annual Health Risk Assessments & Flu Shots
• Tuition Reimbursement to Support Your Growth

POSITION DESCRIPTION

I.
Position:Marketing and Fund Development Director

II.
Status: Full time, Salaried

III.
Reports to:President / Chief Executive Officer

IV.
Position Expected Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time, Salaried position. At minimum, days and hours of
work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, there may
be some variability in the weekly schedule due to agency need.
Occasional evenings and weekends. Staff is expected to be able to work
in the office, remotely, or a hybrid of both, during regular business hours.

V.
Essential Functions of the Position:

1. Managing, supervising and directing all staff or volunteers in the
   marketing department.
2. Overseeing the planning, development and execution of the
   organization's marketing, strategic partnership, communications,
   social media platforms, and advertising initiatives.
3. Managing the organizations brand including establishing marketing,
   social media, photo, and media policies.
4. Creating templates for various materials (fliers, letterhead,
   etc...), to ensure consistent "look and feel" of agency brand.
5. Ensuring the agency's brand and marketing in the community, is
   current and up-to-date.
6. Managing special events by developing and distributing promotional
   materials, soliciting support of the events, pursuing volunteers to
   assist with events, seeking media partners to promote the events,
   overseeing the organization's involvement on events implemented by
   others for which the organization serves as the beneficiary, and
   ensuring quality experiences for attendees and partners.
7. Develop, direct, and coordinate the agency's fund raising
   programs, to include the annual giving, special gifts, planned
   giving, memorial and tribute, foundation and corporate contributions.
8. Direct the production of annual fundraising events and appeals.
   Oversight of fund development/marketing events, including promotion,
   planning, and implementation.
9. Utilize management database to plan, implement, and evaluate
   specific fund development programs and campaigns; ensuring effective
   management, review and analysis of donor statistics and information
   is reported.
10. Driving revenue growth by leveraging market research, marketing
    communications, and advertising.
11. Serving as the primary contact with marketing consultants to
    expand the organization's awareness.
12. Supporting, and collaborating with colleagues on the Executive
    Management to increase awareness of programs and operations
    throughout the agency.
13. Building and strengthening media partnerships to amplify the
    organization's mission and connect with a broader audience.
14. Seeking recognizable individuals with disabilities from a variety
    of fields, such as entertainment, writing, music and sports, to
    promote the organization, help heighten awareness, and leverage
    their renown to engage and inspire the public to take action to
    benefit the organization.
15. Contributing to the achievement of the agency's strategic plan.
16. Speak on behalf of and provide representation of IF at a variety
    of events.
17. Proactively advocate for the rights and involvement of individuals
    with disabilities; provide advocacy and support for the Independent
    Living Philosophy.
18. As a member of the agency's executive management team, will attend
    fundraising and other special events.
19. Others as assigned.

VI.
Work Environment

• Work environment is generally performed in an office setting with
  minimal to moderate noise level.
• The work environment characteristics described here are
  representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
  essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
  essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to
describe the principle functions of the occupation described and
shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work
requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

VII.
Professional Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of five years of
   experience in non-profit fundraising and development, preferably
   with significant foundation and high donor fundraising experience.
2. Must have strong teamwork skills with demonstrated abilities in
   the areas of leadership, collaboration and good communication.
3. Considerable knowledge about disabilities, ability to be highly
   sensitive to the social, psychological and emotional needs of
   persons with disabilities.
4. Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
6. Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to
   manage tasks independently.
7. Demonstrated computer and software skills required.
8. Ability to travel as job necessitates.
9. Acceptance and support of consumer directed and consumer
   controlled services.
10. Must present self in a professional manner at all times.