A GREATER MISSION AWAITS YOU

Job Description

The Development Manager is responsible for effectuating the intentions and plans of the President and the AFC Board of Directors through increasing benefactor and organizational financial support. The employee will be involved in improving business functions of the Development Department and through the development of strategic plans, policies, and by communicating business needs to both internal and external parties. The Development Manager will be responsible for increasing the effectiveness of current fundraising and stewardship operations while simultaneously identifying, soliciting, and securing new sources of revenue.

Reports To: Director of Development

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 per year

Supervisory Responsibilities

Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and training of new department staff and volunteers as needed.

Participates in performance evaluations and coaching of department staff.

Participates in discipline and termination of department employees per AFC policy.

Participates in the implementation and roll out of AFC policies and organizational initiatives.

Major Duties and Functions

Current Donor and Department Stewardship

Employee will work with department staff, and AFC leadership to maintain and enhance current relationships and funding sources.

Employee will work to appropriately utilize department and organizational resources to carry on current components of the AFC’s annual operations campaigns.

New Revenue Identification, Solicitation, and Acquisition

Employee will work with AFC administration and department staff to identify and solicit funds from new revenue sources including a focus on growing individual donor engagement.

Employee will work with AFC administration and department staff to identify and solicit funding from foundations and for profit businesses including through, expanded grant writing and sponsorship outreach.

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to seek collaboration when necessary.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Familiarity with CRM systems.

Education and Experience

College degree and 2+ years of progressively responsible management and project oversight experience.

At least 2+ years in a comparable position within a 501(c)(3) organization reliant upon benefactor support for operational funding.

Experience creating and running multiple active campaigns with a total revenue generation goal of $2,000,000 a year or more.

Physical Requirements

The employee should be expected to experience prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and using a computer.

The employee will be occasionally required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.

The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.

Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision and ability to hear conversations in office and group settings.

Attendance at meetings or events and periodic travel around the country and local community may be required

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.

Job Description
Position Summary:
The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to support the marketing and communications needs for our rapidly growing Catholic non-profit ministry. The Marketing Specialist will work with the marketing team to develop messaging and strategically promote AFC events, products, and initiatives.

Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager
Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time
Location: Bloomingdale, OH (on-site)
Salary Range: $17.00-$22.00/hour

Supervisory Responsibilities
From time to time the employee may supervise other team members on specific projects as determined by the department manager.

Major Duties and Functions
Plan and execute social media strategy to promote AFC events, products, and initiatives. Leverage advertising on social media platforms to extend reach. Measure and analyze results. Adjust messaging as needed.
Plan and execute Google ads strategy to grow awareness for what the AFC offers. Analyze results and adjust messaging to optimize performance.
Plan and execute digital and print advertising strategy to promote AFC events, products, and initiatives. Maintain existing contacts and seek new ones. Work within assigned budget and priorities.
Develop content for AFC event programs, brochures, books, advertisements, and other resources. Edit and proofread content before publication.
Manage assigned projects, communicate with stakeholders, and deliver results on time.
Engage the AFC's audience of donors, members, and friends and build ongoing relationships with them through digital channels and live events.
Stay up to date with best practices in social media, digital marketing, and advertising. Benchmark what other non-profit ministries are doing in these areas.
Work with staff and contractors to ensure consistency of AFC's brand across platforms.
Other tasks as assigned by the department manager.

Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to seek collaboration when necessary.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, ClickUp, and Chicago Manual of Style.
Photography experience is a big plus!

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, writing, or related field
Demonstrated experience building and engaging an audience through social media.
Demonstrated experience writing short and long form content.

Physical Requirements
The employee will be occasionally required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.
The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.
Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision and ability to hear conversations in office and group settings.
In-person attendance at meetings or events will be required.
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Experience:
Marketing: 2 years (required)
Social media marketing: 1 year (required)
Writing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Bloomingdale, OH 43910: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
About the Employer
The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.