Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or 8 years' experience in related field.
• Knowledge of Southern New Jersey funding landscape preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Track record of achieving shared goals and successful execution of development and communications efforts with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with all MS Office products and donor database management software.

1. Major Gifts and Planned Giving - Develop plans for, and build relationships with, major individual, corporate and foundation donors: prepare proposals and make and close donor asks. Renew committed donors and recruit new donors to meet and exceed revenue goals. Maintain appropriate promotional materials for these programs.

1. Create and implement a comprehensive annual marketing and communications plan that coordinates the RMHSNJ branding, marketing, and fund development strategies and includes an analytic strategy with measurable marketing and communications targets and goals for all programs and services.

1. Create and maintain annual communications calendar with activities to meet short and long-term strategic initiatives.

1. Develop annual production schedule and initiate the design and production of eNewsletter, annual report, annual appeal letter, other printed materials, audio-visual presentations, and other communication tools utilized internally and externally RMHSNJ.

1. Work closely Executive Director and Board to create and implement communications to ensure global branding requirements are met and strategic goals addressed.

1. Work with the Volunteer and Guest Services team to identify families willing to share their stories. Write family stories to be used in communication materials.

1. Lead RMHSNJ Communications and Development Committee.

Administrative Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the annual budget process. Monitor annual budget for marketing and communication related activities and address problem areas as they arise.

1. Create and update acknowledgment letters for monetary contributions, gifts and donations of in-kind services or materials.

Other:

1. Pursue opportunities for professional development as needed including organizations that will benefit RMHSNJ.

1. Maintain positive relationship with staff, vendors, hospitals, other Ronald McDonald Houses, RMHC volunteers, McDonald's and other persons associated with Ronald McDonald House, treating fellow staff members with respect and sensitivity.

1. Attend and participate in staff meetings and operations team meetings. Cooperate with other staff concerning House staff coverage during vacations and holidays.

1. Execute other responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Advanced proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, Raisers Edge (or related database), CRM systems, Canva or other presentation systems.