Community Relations Manager manages programs supporting the corporate strategy designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Creates and plans outreach programs that engage, support, and partner with the community and produce a positive impact to address local issues. Being a Community Relations Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop clear objectives and deliver meaningful and measurable results. Supports community relations programs' entire life cycle, including coordinating events, managing volunteers, and executing grant proposals. Additionally, Community Relations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Community Relations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Community Relations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Donor Relations & Stewardship Manager – Central Advancement
Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.
The Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager works to manage and foster meaningful donor relationships between the CEC and its constituents, promoting positive attitudes toward giving among current and prospective principal, major, and planned gift donors. This position actively develops and implements short- and long-term stewardship plans, maximizing the ability of the principal and major gifts teams to build quality donor relationships. The position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer (the “CAO”) and works in close collaboration with the CEC’s Advancement team, gift officers, and donor relations colleagues within Cranbrook Schools, Academy and Museum, Institute of Science, Center for Collections and Research, and Horizons-Upward Bound. This position plays a vital role in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level donors and volunteer leadership to ensure the success of Cranbrook’s Advancement program in meeting its fundraising goals and objectives.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Engage Donors in the Impact of their Philanthropy
Develop and Implement Strategic Donor Recognition Activities
Assist with the Management of the Donor Relations Team
Requirements:
Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.
For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.