Job Information
The Women's Network Community Engagement Manager in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13068619
Reports to: Executive Director
Position overview: The Community Engagement Manager is a critical role that requires a dynamic leader to develop a fundraising and communication strategy to build awareness and support for the short and long-term needs The Womens Network.
Tasks include:
Fundraising
- Develop and implement, in conjunction with the Executive Director, an annual fundraising plan.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential contributors.
- Develop and manage an annual net fundraising budget of \$600,000.
- Oversee grant reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- Oversee the writing of grant proposals by contracted grant writer, in collaboration with the Executive Director, to appropriately targeted foundations.
- Establish and coordinate events in the community to increase name recognition and relationships with supporters.
Communications
- Maintain accurate database records of donors and grants to ensure donors are properly acknowledged in a timely manner.
- Represent The Womens Network at community events to build connections with key stakeholders in coordination with the Executive Director and Board of Directors,
- Report development activities to supporters, board, executive director, colleagues, and staff.
- Create and manage messaging for the organization through website and social media accounts.
- Design and produce promotional materials like brochures, signage and newsletters.
- Maintain consistent organizational imaging.
**General Duties
- Provide backup support for other office staff when appropriate.
- Tasks may be adjusted as the needs of the organization change.
- Maintain good record keeping for transparency and efficiency.
- Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills to include written, interpersonal and public speaking,
- Highly motivated with ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team,
- Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials,
- Experience managing budgets,
- Flexible and enjoy working with women,
- Project professional image at all times,
- Strong relationship-building skills,
- Ability to think strategically,
- Effectively prioritize multiple duties,
- Ability to work effectively in a team, creating collaborative relationships with others,
- Understand the trauma and cycle of domestic violence, under-resourced populations and economic challenges specific to women
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of fundraising, event planning or sales experience,
- Proven track record of meeting fundraising or sales goals,
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Office, Canva and knowledge of database programs,
- Willing to attend occasional weekend and evening events,
- Possess and maintain valid drivers license and insurance