Position Title
Director of Awareness and Engagement
Opening & Closing Dates
Job Location
Base Wage
Salary Range $70,000 - $81,000
*Annual wage will be pro-rated based on start date and/or full-time/part-time status, base wage is contingent upon the employee actively working the full year, unpaid days off will adjust wage for that specific pay-period.
FLSA Status
Primary Function
Responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of all fund development, marketing, and community relations activities for La Causa, Inc.
Primary Duties
Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non Essential / N/A = Not Applicable
- Supervise (2 or more staff), evaluate, manage, and train/develop assigned staff and work closely with the Department of Human Resources to manage all personnel items (i.e.; interviewing, hiring, discipline actions, etc.). E
- In collaboration with stakeholders, develop and execute the organization’s engagement, fund raising, and events plan. E
- Promote financial support (both monetary and in-kind) from individuals, foundations, and corporations by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of current and prospective gift donors via a variety of methods (endowments, fundraising/capital campaigns, in-kind, appeals, special events, tours, etc.). E
- Manage the donor software and data; including the development and/or maintenance of a comprehensive database to support ongoing engagement activities. E
- Manage and oversee agency website and social media. E
- Represent the organization as requested by the President and CEO (press engagement, speaking engagements, tours, community events, professional groups, etc.). E
- Recruit, coordinate, and work with volunteers. E
- Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: benchmark data, reports, statistics, campaign and event schedules and calendars, organization newsletters and annual report, public relation and marketing materials, etc. E
- Follow and ensure legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E
- Follow all duties of a mandated reporter. E
- Attend meetings, tours, workshops, and professional development activities and perform training and presentations, as requested. NE
- Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders (i.e., community, funders, staff, Board of Directors, etc.). NE
- Perform other duties as assigned. NE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in related field from an accredited college/university.
- Five (5) years of experience in fundraising and development in the not-for-profit sector.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) highly desirable.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience; including supervision of staff.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with applicable stakeholders.
- Outgoing, people person with positive attitude/cheerleader.
- Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal; both in a team and individual environment.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office suite.
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must successfully complete and pass all background checks.
- Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Infrequent lifting may be encountered.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in office and meeting environments, including frequent local travel; some state-wide travel may be needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.
Reports To
To Apply
Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.”
Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing. Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.
LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY