Community Relations Specialist jobs in District of Columbia

Description

Job Title:                    Community and Donor Relations Associate
FSLA Classification:   Full-time, Exempt
Location:                    District of Columbia and Virginia – Exempt - Remote
Reports To:                Director of Marketing and Development
Revision Date:           June 2024
 

To be considered for any SJCS careers, all applicants must apply using this link: SJCS Careers

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive and that no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in four states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We want to add a Community and Donor Relations Associate to our Marketing and Development team. As the Community and Donor Relations Associate, you will help build relationships between the philanthropy community and worthy causes for our District of Columbia and Virginia Operations. This position will be considered the expert in developing strategies and fundraising ideas to meet the agency's financial goals. You will report to the Director of Marketing and Development and work with the State Directors and the marketing and development team to ensure that the department meets SJCS's needs and upholds the organization’s vision and mission.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Promote awareness of the SJCS’s mission and work.
• Cultivate and maintain a current and potential network of dedicated donors and volunteers through businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations.
• Propose and develop new fundraising opportunities throughout the organization.
• Plan fundraising initiatives with the development team to help the organization meet financial goals.
• Form strong relationships with external community members and corporations to further the SJCS mission.
• Execute fundraising events with the Development and State teams.
• Obtain gift-in-kind donations to support DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) programs.
• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations for partnerships and collaboration efforts to reach monetary goals.
• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors
• and community partners.
• Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns.
• Organize and lead fundraising events, procuring everything from location to sponsorships, volunteers, entertainment, attendees, etc...
• Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met.
• Engage with local Chambers and participate in community and networking events to promote our brand.
• Enter weekly donations and new donors into the organization's CRM.
• Promote strong relationships with program staff to identify and meet programmatic needs, benefiting the SJCS people supported and the organization overall.

Please note that this list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Qualifications

The minimum experience, education, and requirements needed for consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or related field.
• One or more years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, sales, or marketing.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Human services and Mission-driven and the ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers.
• Large event planning experience.
• Certification, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising.
• Experience in writing press releases and fundraising letters.
• Confidence in public speaking with exceptional, clear, concise written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional time management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning big events.
• Familiarity with Donor Management Systems to keep donor data up to date.
• Ability to connect personally and professionally with donors at every level.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in various situational scenarios.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet current funding authority requirements as required.
• Having a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current driving record in good standing is required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort except the normal risks or discomforts, requiring special safety precautions for operating a motor vehicle.
• Exposure to aggressive human behavior.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel 50-60%.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $80,000 - $90,000, depending on experience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! To be considered, apply today on our company website, SJCS Careers.