Cause and Community Relations Associate - Atlanta, United States - Shepherd Center

Description

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.

At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect.

If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.

The Cause and Community Relations Associate is responsible for leading the management and execution of Shepherd Center's cause and community related efforts.

This role is responsible for establishing and managing strategies to increase partner engagement in cause and community relation initiatives and other sources of unrestricted revenue including; leveraging communities to fundraise on behalf of Shepherd Center, information tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, ongoing communications and continued cultivation of past and current community donors and volunteers to enhance their relationship with Shepherd Center and increase likelihood of continued contributions.

The Cause and Community Relations Associate assists the Advancement team on working with internal and external partners on philanthropic programs aligned with our mission to make our brand and communities stronger through focused, creative and visible philanthropy.

This position is supervised by the Cause and Community Engagement Manager and interacts frequently with Foundation and hospital leadership, Major/Planned Giving unit, Hospital accounting and public relations departments as well as medical, clinical and operational departments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThird Party EventsCoordinates/oversees the Center's existing Third-Party fundraising events including Annie Oakley's, Pecans on Peachtree, Derby Day etc.
Field inquiries about proposed third-party events, evaluate and make recommendations to Cause and Community Engagement Manager.

Work with volunteers/committees to ensure all aspects of the events are coordinated and implemented to Center expectations and on schedule.

Works closely with the event volunteer committees and when appropriate, manages follow-up activities and action plans.
Helps coordinate solicitations to past sponsors and prospective sponsors.

Develops budgets, analyzes budget versus actual income and expenses for each event, and prepares related financial statements to control costs and maximize net proceeds.

Ensures all printed materials for special events are consistently and accurately prepared and distributed to the correct mailing lists.

When appropriate, assist with coordination of graphic design, and production of a variety of printed and electronic media materials for special events.

Ensures that sponsorships/gifts are posted to database and acknowledged in a timely manner.
Meets event fundraising goals and maintains expenses within 25% of Gross Revenue.
DatabaseCreate and maintain accurate donor records in database.
Enters appropriate personal and business information in donor and volunteer records.
Donor Cultivation and StewardshipArranges cultivation events and other activities involving major donors, major donor prospects, and various boards' members.
Involved in the planning and implementation of donor cultivation events and other special projects as assigned.
Social Media and Community RelationsAssists and supports Advancement staff in planning and implementing Advancement social media and community relations.
Assists and supports volunteers and committees in planning and implementing social media, Public Relations, marketing collateral development project management.

Assists volunteers with development of web-based giving and event management sites (GiveSmart, BidPal, Shopify, Shipstation, etc.).When appropriate, assist with the planning and attend community relations and awareness-building events (Peachtree Roadrace Expo, check presentations, etc.).

Other Responsibilities:
Provides cross support to Sustained Giving Team.
Maintain highest levels of confidentiality of patient population, donor information and prospect research.
Participate in professional development opportunities to sustain and grow knowledge of philanthropic trends and expertise.

Complete all Shepherd Center core competencies and job specific competencies as specified in the employee's Skills ChecklistOther duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field preferred.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCEMinimum of three to five years of experience working in non-profit development, including prospect research and cultivation, donor interfacing and stewardship, data entry and analysis and project management.

Experience working with confidential and sensitive information preferred.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLSExpertise in Microsoft Office applications, and Raiser's Edge or similar donor database.
Demonstrates high skills in persuasion and influence.
Demonstrates high standards of ethics and integrity.
Must be able to demonstrate good presentation, and verbal and written communication skills.
Able to interact and build relationships with all levels of management, including C-level.
Displays excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills as well as aptitude for conflict resolution and problem-solving.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExhibits strong customer service, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to think strategically.
Proficiency in prioritizing tasks.
Project and time management skills.
Knowledge of other routine office equipment.
Solid business acumen, and strong attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSGeneral good health and mobility. Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONSNormal office environment with frequent interruptions. Some evening and weekend hours. No expectation of exposure to blood and body fluids.#J-18808-Ljbffr