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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

CIS Development & Communications Administrator

VA 23225, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a CIS Development & Communications Administrator who will be a key member of the Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chesterfield leadership team. This role is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy to support the mission of CIS, including securing multimillion-dollar annual revenue and managing internal and external communications.

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Responsibilities

Designs and leads a comprehensive fundraising plan to generate annual revenue from individuals, foundations, corporations, government sources, and events

Oversees major donor cultivation stewardship and solicitation strategies, in partnership with CIS of Chesterfield leadership and the CIS Board of Directors

Designs and manages a Planned Giving Program to cultivate long-term donor support

Manages donor database, including segmentation, reporting, and maintenance

Plans and executes large annual fundraising events, ensuring strategic engagement of donors, sponsors, and community partners

Plans and executes 3 or more community-based fundraising and awareness events

Develops and manages mid-year and year-end giving campaigns and donor appeals

Oversees and serves as primary writer of grant applications and reports, in collaboration with program staff and Executive Director

Maintains systems for timely and accurate grant management and reporting to funders and stakeholders

Collaborates with Finance Manager to reconcile monthly donations and ensure accurate revenue tracking

Supervises and develops the Development & Communications Coordinator, supporting professional growth and performance

Provide strategic oversight to all donor communications and fundraising collateral

Identifies and engages diverse vendors for fundraising and community engagement events

Builds relationships with community stakeholders, business leaders, and philanthropic partners

Oversees the development and execution of consistent branding and messaging across platforms

Leads the creation of organizational storytelling, including success stories, impact reports, and donor spotlights

Oversees the design of marketing and outreach materials for both organizational and school-based use, including flyers, impact sheets, newsletters, and social media graphics

Manages website updates, digital campaigns, and social media presence to engage supporters and raise visibility

Ensures all communication materials align with the mission, voice, and visual identity of CIS of Chesterfield

Serves as the point of contact for media inquiries, press releases, and community announcements

Performs other duties as requested

Responsible for managing CIS of Chesterfield’s fundraising and marketing expenditures, as well as providing input on other spending efforts

Various reports related to fundraising and communication efforts, as requested

Makes frequent contacts both within and outside of CCPS, including all levels of CIS personnel, business leaders, community groups, and donors

Provides work direction to and supervises the CIS Development and Communications Coordinator

Performs majority of functions independently within established guidelines

May provide policy input on fundraising and communication efforts, as requested by the supervisor

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Qualification

Fundraising strategyGrant writingEvent planningSocial media marketingCommunications managementTeam leadershipCollaboration skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Demonstrated ability to plan, promote, and lead small and large fundraising events

Demonstrated skills in social media marketing and in the creation/promotion of fundraising campaigns (online, print materials and through creative concepts)

Considerable knowledge of CIS of Chesterfield programming and a passion for helping students to succeed in school and in life

Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a governing board

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Education, Human Services, or a related field, with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in development with demonstrated success in large-scale fundraising