Community Relations / Fundraising Manager #24-4846 Des Moines, Iowa Apply for this job now! Description
If making a positive impact in the lives of others is a constant on your to-do list - you'll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.
We're looking for a Community Relations Manager to join our team!
In this role, you'll be responsible for creating a community relations plan to engage and attract interest in Mosaic's mission and services.
Who will love this job:
- A people person - you're a skilled communicator and can easily navigate conversations with volunteers and donors alike to convey Mosaic's value and mission in a way that inspires others
- A go-getter - you naturally bring a source of intensity and energy that's needed to recruit, motivate, and support Mosaic's volunteer teams.
- A stand-out collaborator - you enjoy meeting new people and easily form solid, genuine, and mutually rewarding relationships which promotes awareness and drums up donations.
- An optimist - you know community relations is challenging work but you have your eye on the bigger picture impact it will have
What YOU'LL Do:
- Coordinate and execute a community awareness plan that involves building partnerships and sharing stories to support and advance Mosaic's mission.
- Cultivate church related activities to enhance awareness and establish contacts throughout the local faith community.
- Build and execute targeted community awareness campaigns and develop strong donor relationships.
- Nurture donor relationships and solicit gifts and contributions
- Collaborate with national office support teams to research, prepare and submit grant proposals and applications for funding.
SCHEDULE: Days, Salaried, 40 hours will vary based on travel, sustainable fundraising efforts and community outreach events.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public relations, communications or a related field. Minimum of two years of experience in a similar position. Previous experience with grant writing and volunteer management is helpful.