Marketing & Development Manager

WorldChicago

About WorldChicago:

For more than half-a-century, WorldChicago has been Chicago’s official host for government-sponsored visitors. A nonprofit organization, WorldChicago coordinates professional, cultural, educational and youth leadership exchange programs for 1,000 international emerging leaders from more than 130 countries each year, encouraging Chicagoans to become involved through professional and social hostingopportunities. At the heart of its mission, WorldChicago promotes mutual understanding and appreciation amongst cultures through citizen diplomacy, one handshake at a time.

http://www.worldchicago.org

Position Details

Marketing & Development Manager
Job
Full-time
11/13/2017
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

WorldChicago seeks a full-time dynamic self-starter who is enthusiastic about fundraising and promoting citizen diplomacy and cultural exchange. The Marketing & Development Manager’s primary responsibilities include communicating WorldChicago’s mission and programs to diverse audiences, overseeing donor prospecting and engagement, and planning fundraisers and community events.

Responsibilities:

Outreach & Communication

  • Write and design weekly newsletters and e-blasts; 
  • Maintain distribution list Develop and manage WorldChicago’s social media strategy for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 
  • Lead public relations initiatives, write press releases, and cultivate media relationships 
  • Serve as staff liaison to the Fundraising and Marketing board committee 
  • Develop appropriate giving materials and a digital presence

Event Planning

  • Coordinate, promote, and execute all of WorldChicago’s fundraising events, including the Spring Diplomacy Luncheon and Fall Cultural Fundraiser 
  • Work with the President and Fundraising & Marketing board to develop the theme, location, and funding goals for events 
  • Develop logos, invitations, signage, and other event marketing pieces 
  • Lead Young Professionals Committee, guiding the planning and promotion of Young Professional events 
  • Coordinate live, silent, and online auctions; 
  • Procure auction item donations 
  • Generate and mail thank you letters for all sponsors, speakers, and donors

Fundraising

  • Recommend the annual fundraising goal providing supporting details to the President and Marketing and Fundraising Committee 
  • Monitor fundraising progress and report results with recommendations quarterly to the Marketing and Fundraising Committee. 
  • Work to develop a long-term donor engagement strategy that includes diverse funding sources
  • Research and prepare foundation and corporate grant proposals 
  • Develop membership and individual giving campaigns 
  • Assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling their funding goals 
  • Work closely with the Director of Operations & IT to manage all giving through the Blackbaud eTapestry system

Programming

  • Assist with programming, as needed, for international delegations 
  • Serve as a liaison to the programming team for the recruitment of homestay and hospitality hosts 
  • Assist in other WorldChicago projects and programs, as needed.

WorldChicago seeks candidates with:

  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, development, or related field 
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, and comfort working in a small team 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
  • Experience with WordPress (or other CMS) and Constant Contact (or other email marketing software) 
  • Demonstrated interest in international affairs 
  • Design and photography skills a plus

WorldChicago offers a competitive salary, based on experience, and comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health and dental plan. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workplace.


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