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Development and Community Engagement Manager

Join the Development and Communications Team to increase philanthropic support and awareness of Howard Center. This position develops and executes strategies that support the department's increased focus on individual giving and donor engagement. Also, this position supports the development of the department's annual plan, tracks and analyzes data and outcomes for all strategic projects, evaluates return on investment (ROI), and develops reporting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to lead and manage the agency's annual fund, campaigns, and appeals
• Provide strategic and operational management of the department's donor engagement platform and database
• Cultivate, engage, and steward donors, sponsors, and community members to increase philanthropic support and agency awareness and engagement
• Develop procedures and policies that guide donor stewardship and accounting management in alignment with best practices
• Provide strategic, operational, and stewardship support for fundraising and educational events and forums

Requirements:

• Three years of non-profit donor cultivation and stewardship, fundraising, and event management experience, including demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated experience with strategically increasing philanthropic support and awareness of mission
• Experience and expertise with current technology, including social media platforms, donor engagement platforms, including Bloomerang, on-line giving, on-line event set up and registration, and Microsoft Office 365
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Full time position
• Exempt position
• Annual salary starting at $63,880.00
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy, for both internal and external applicants.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.