Manager of Communications and Development

4 days ago


South Royalton, Vermont, United States Vermont Law and Graduate School Full time
Job Summary

Vermont Law and Graduate School seeks a skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Manager of Communications and Development. This position plays a critical role in securing leadership annual gifts, creating engaging content for written, online, and social media platforms, and supporting communications efforts for the Office of Alumni Relations and Development (OARD) at Vermont Law and Graduate School.

Key Responsibilities
  • Solicit leadership annual gifts, major gifts, and planned gifts from alumni, prospective donors, donors, businesses, and other potential supporters in person and via other channels such as email, online, direct mail, etc.
  • Implement strategies to cultivate relationships with donors and increase giving to the school for its annual fund, campaign, and other programs.
  • Create compelling content for social media platforms to engage alumni, donors, and the broader community.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of communications initiatives for alumni relations and development, including newsletters, emails, and fundraising campaigns.
  • Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities that support grant-writing efforts.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and communications team and other campus departments as needed.
  • Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts.
  • Assist with alumni and community relations events and other events as needed.
  • Represent Vermont Law and Graduate School at events, meetings, and other networking opportunities as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and 5+ years of fundraising and/or communications experience, or the equivalent.
  • Excellent fundraising techniques.
  • Proven relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
  • CRM database experience, Raiser's Edge preferred.
  • Must have strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
  • Must have strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge of alumni and community relations best practices.
  • Familiarity with various online tools, including but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, Blackbaud NetCommunity, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Basecamp, MS Office suite, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and others.
  • Ability to represent VLGS and interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals and organizations within and outside VLGS.
  • Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Collaborative team player.
Working Conditions
  • 70% communications and computer-related, 30% donor-facing work.
  • Travel to meet with donors and stationary at a desk.
  • Repetitive motion (keyboard, mouse, etc.).
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and on a team.
  • Ability to manage the pressure of multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to interface and engage positively with prospective donors and serve as an ambassador and representative for VLGS in Vermont and surrounding regions.
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.
  • Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.


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