Why Choose a Career with Independence First?

At Independence First, you'll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. As one of the Milwaukee Business Journal's Best Places to Work for four consecutive years (2022-2025), we offer more than just a job we offer a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where your work truly matters.

We're looking for awesome individuals who are: Passionate about helping others Excited about meaningful work and strong team culture Searching for an excellent benefits package and work-life balance

Why You'll Love Working Here: Generous Paid Time Off: 18 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays annually Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid dental, life (2x annual salary), AD&D, short & long-term disability Affordable Health & Vision Plans 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% employer match up to 4% On-site Fitness Center & Wellness Programs Annual Health Risk Assessments & Flu Shots Tuition Reimbursement to Support Your Growth

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Position:

Marketing and Fund Development Director

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Status:

Full time, Salaried

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Reports to:

President / Chief Executive Officer

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Position Expected Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time, Salaried position. At minimum, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, there may be some variability in the weekly schedule due to agency need. Occasional evenings and weekends. Staff is expected to be able to work in the office, remotely, or a hybrid of both, during regular business hours.

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Essential Functions of the Position: Managing, supervising and directing all staff or volunteers in the marketing department. Overseeing the planning, development and execution of the organization's marketing, strategic partnership, communications, social media platforms, and advertising initiatives. Managing the organizations brand including establishing marketing, social media, photo, and media policies. Creating templates for various materials (fliers, letterhead, etc...), to ensure consistent "look and feel" of agency brand. Ensuring the agency's brand and marketing in the community, is current and up-to-date. Managing special events by developing and distributing promotional materials, soliciting support of the events, pursuing volunteers to assist with events, seeking media partners to promote the events, overseeing the organization's involvement on events implemented by others for which the organization serves as the beneficiary, and ensuring quality experiences for attendees and partners. Develop, direct, and coordinate the agency's fund raising programs, to include the annual giving, special gifts, planned giving, memorial and tribute, foundation and corporate contributions. Direct the production of annual fundraising events and appeals. Oversight of fund development/marketing events, including promotion, planning, and implementation. Utilize management database to plan, implement, and evaluate specific fund development programs and campaigns; ensuring effective management, review and analysis of donor statistics and information is reported. Driving revenue growth by leveraging market research, marketing communications, and advertising. Serving as the primary contact with marketing consultants to expand the organization's awareness. Supporting, and collaborating with colleagues on the Executive Management to increase awareness of programs and operations throughout the agency. Building and strengthening media partnerships to amplify the organization's mission and connect with a broader audience. Seeking recognizable individuals with disabilities from a variety of fields, such as entertainment, writing, music and sports, to promote the organization, help heighten awareness, and leverage their renown to engage and inspire the public to take action to benefit the organization. Contributing to the achievement of the agency's strategic plan. Speak on behalf of and provide representation of IF at a variety of events. Proactively advocate for the rights and involvement of individuals with disabilities; provide advocacy and support for the Independent Living Philosophy. As a member of the agency's executive management team, will attend fundraising and other special events. Others as assigned.

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Work Environment Work environment is generally performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Experience and Skills VII.

Professional Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of five years of experience in non-profit fundraising and development, preferably with significant foundation and high donor fundraising experience. Must have strong teamwork skills with demonstrated abilities in the areas of leadership, collaboration and good communication. Considerable knowledge about disabilities, ability to be highly sensitive to the social, psychological and emotional needs of persons with disabilities. Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks independently. Demonstrated computer and software skills required. Ability to travel as job necessitates. Acceptance and support of consumer directed and consumer controlled services. Must present self in a professional manner at all times.

Job Benefits Benefits include:

•12 sick days, 18 vacation days and an additional 12 paid holidays a year •Employer paid Dental, Life Insurance (twice annual salary), AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability •Health Insurance Benefits (partially employer paid, depending on coverage) •Low-cost Vision Insurance •Employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Account •Fitness Center On-site •Annual Health Risk Assessment •Annual Flu Shot •Comprehensive Wellness Program •Tuition Reimbursement Program