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SYNOPSIS:��� This position is responsible for the coordination, planning and implementation of all fundraising, marketing, public relations, grants management, and donor cultivation activities, as well as overseeing volunteer activities and outcomes.� This role is a senior leadership position in the organization. As such, it requires the ability to work strategically and operationally.� It requires excellent judgment, planning, and management skills.� It requires complete commitment to and understanding of the organization�s mission, vision, and operating philosophy.� It requires close working relationships with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, peers, and volunteers.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

��������� Identify program development opportunities in accordance with organizational mission, operating philosophy, strategic plan, and best practices.

��������� Prevent, identify, and remove discriminatory barriers in services provided.

��������� Provide program reports as requested in a comprehensive and timely fashion.

��������� Ensure all grant-related data are collected and reported for program management and grant reporting in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely fashion.

��������� Monitor and manage program budgets.

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DONOR CULTIVATION AND EXPANSION

Work with Board of Directors and the Executive Director to plan and implement activities to ensure income through contributions from individuals and organizations.� These activities include but are not limited to: researching donor prospects, cultivating donors, soliciting by mail and/or in person. This may include developing and implementing direct mail solicitations (generally two per year), capital or major gifts campaigns, and planned giving.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Work with Board of Directors and volunteers to coordinate internally and externally initiated special events.� These activities may include but are not limited to: coordinating and/or participating in sponsorship solicitation, handling correspondence, creating promotional materials, public relations, coordinating use of mailing list, and assisting at events in any way required.� TESSA has at least one major special event per year, plus numerous small events.

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MARKETING AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS/COMMUNITY EDUCATION

��������� Work with local and regional media to raise community awareness.� Responsible for developing and distributing press releases and other media materials, developing partnerships with media organizations, tracking and reporting media contacts and content.

��������� Develop and implement a plan for raising domestic violence and sexual assault community awareness.

��������� Develop multicultural services, programming, and outreach.

��������� Deliver programs and services in a manner that is respectful and sensitive to the client, donor, and volunteer�s cultural experience.�

��������� Oversee the newsletter content development, production, and distribution.

��������� Oversee the website development/management.

��������� Oversee the Speakers Bureau.

��������� Public speaking with small and large groups.

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VOLUNTEERISM

Oversee the volunteer & community engagement coordinator and volunteer program to include recruitment, training, development and retention of volunteers.� Must be able to work effectively with many different types of volunteers, from board members to special events committee members to those who work with clients directly.

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GRANTS

Secure funds from public and private sources for operating support, new programs, and special projects.� Oversee the researching, statistical tracking and reporting of all grants.� Writing and submitting new and existing grant applications is also required.

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LEADERSHIP

��������� Set an example and be a role model for others.

��������� Take responsibility for action of self and team.

��������� Use critical thinking to analyze and build solutions for problem areas while assessing global implications.�

��������� Create and maintain a team environment where employees/volunteers can speak openly, share ideas, and challenge each other.

��������� Encourage/lead team in challenging the �system�; look for new ways to provide services, question why we do things, and seek ways to improve policies & procedures.�

��������� Identifies and develops employee/volunteer potential to its fullest.

��������� Set challenging yet attainable performance objectives.

��������� Be mission oriented in perspective and performance.

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CULTURAL INCLUSIVITY

��������� Recognize that we hold attitudes and beliefs that can detrimentally influence our perceptions of and interactions with individuals who are diverse from ourselves.�

��������� Recognize the importance of multicultural sensitivity, responsiveness to, knowledge of, and understanding about diversity.

��������� Apply the principles of multiculturalism and diversity in training and staff development.

��������� Apply culturally appropriate skills in all interactions with clients, co-workers, volunteers, partner agencies, and other community members.

��������� Use organizational change processes to support culturally informed organizational policies & procedures.

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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

��������� Ensure staff and volunteer/intern training and orientation to policies and procedures for Resource Development department is completed.

��������� Establish and communicate performance expectations.

��������� Provide direct, ongoing supervision and support to staff, volunteers, and interns of the Resource Development department.

��������� Provide direction, motivate, delegate, and be actively involved in the development of staff and volunteers.� This includes listening, giving feedback, supporting their efforts, and recognizing and rewarding performance.

��������� Complete 90-day and yearly employee performance evaluations on all direct reports in a comprehensive and timely fashion.

��������� Employ and dismiss departmental staff, volunteers, and interns in accordance with agency personnel policies and program needs.

��������� Prevent, identify and/or remove discriminatory barriers in T�E�S�S�A�s recruitment, hiring, training, retention, career development, promotion, benefits, and pay policies and practices.

��������� Champion cultural inclusivity principles and efforts within the organization and its partnerships.

OTHER

��������� Supervise donor database maintenance; generate and analyze donor and/or contribution reports.

��������� Assist in the United Way campaign as required.

��������� Commit to T�E�S�S�A�s organizational mission, vision, and operating philosophy.

��������� Develop, understand, support, and implement organizational initiatives and strategic plans.

��������� Attend staff, board, management, and other relevant meetings, trainings, and in-services as assigned.

��������� Other duties and projects as requested by supervisor.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.� The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.� Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

��������� Degree in related field preferred; Equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered

��������� Prior funds development experience required, particularly annual giving, direct mail,�� corporate relations, major donor cultivation/programs�

��������� Two years supervisory experience preferred.� Strong management skills.

��������� Excellent project management skills, particularly multi-tasking, prioritization of outcomes

��������� Excellent customer service skills (esp. the ability to work effectively with many different types of people�internal and external to the organization, paid staff and volunteers)

��������� Excellent writing skills, particularly grant writing, press releases, donor communications

��������� Marketing and public relations skills

��������� Ability to motivate staff, Board members and other volunteers

��������� Articulate, compelling, and experienced public speaker

��������� Good connections and relationships with historically marginalized/diverse communities

��������� Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), problem solving, listening and interpersonal skills

��������� Strong detail orientation

��������� Ability to work well under stressful circumstances

��������� Ability to empathize, encourage and guide

��������� Knowledgeable and proficient computer skills

��������� Valid driver's license and car insurance

��������� Must be willing to complete background checks

��������� Ability to read, write and speak English

��������� Fluency in Spanish and/or ASL preferred

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

��������� Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time

��������� Ability to climb stairs, if necessary

��������� Possesses vision sufficient to read and work on a computer

��������� Possesses hearing sufficient to communicate on phone and in person

��������� Ability to write legibly

��������� Ability to lift 50lbs

��������� Ability to work long hours, intermittently

��������� Ability to tolerate all weather conditions

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To apply, please contact [email protected] for more information.

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