Development and Marketing Manager
The Wallace Centers of Iowa (WCI) is a nonprofit organization currently seeking a Development & Marketing Manager. Driving the
strategy for philanthropic and marketing activities, this is a key and impactful role in carrying on the Wallace family legacy of
connecting food, land and people. Depending on experience, this could be a director-level position with a pay range up to $70,000.
The Development & Marketing Manager is responsible for managing a $1 million+ philanthropic portfolio including an endowment,
fundraising, grants and donor engagement/management activities. The Manager is also responsible for creating and telling a
compelling story to showcase the mission and work of the organization.
Strategy
Understand WCI’s mission and strategic priorities and collaborate with staff to connect your work to the overall strategy
Relationship Building & Donor Engagement
Identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospective donors and develops strategies to increase current donor contributions; serves as
the primary contact for key donor relationships
Builds strong relationships with the Board of Directors with a goal of driving engagement and participation
Assists the President & CEO and other organizational leaders as they seek to build relationships and raise funds
Philanthropy Planning & Execution
Oversees the donor management/stewardship process, including donor tracking, reporting, and appreciation
Plans and evaluates fundraising campaigns including annual giving campaigns, sponsorships, capital campaigns, fundraising
events, and other initiatives; oversees the execution of these activities
Sets grant strategy and oversees the maintenance of a repository of materials that support grant-readiness; ensures that grant
dollars and their associated reporting requirements are properly tracked and reported
Oversees the planning and execution of fundraising and public awareness events
Directs community engagement efforts in accordance with program and organizational strategy
Marketing & Public Relations
Plans, implements, and evaluates promotional efforts including web site, social media, email marketing, media releases,
advertising, community event calendars, and media appearances
Promotes Wallace Centers of Iowa as a charity of choice by ensuring consistent messaging in all communications, including
marketing materials, website, video, social media, etc.
Collaborates with selected marketing, advertising, and/or public relations agencies to successfully establish and communicate the
organization’s brand; directly manages those agency relationships
Ensures brand standards are communicated to and adopted by the organization, and verifies that branding standards are
consistently followed in all internal and external communications
Develops branded templates for use by employees and volunteers
Volunteer Tracking/In-Kind Donations
Oversees tactics to track volunteer information and time served and to thank volunteers
Oversees the coordination and reporting of in-kind donations
Financial Management
In partnership with the President & CEO, sets philanthropy and marketing budget and manages expenditures in accordance with
the approved budget
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience
4-6 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or marketing and an interest in working in a fundraising role for a nonprofit
Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation/public speaking skills, and the ability to “make the ask”
Experience with layout and design software used in marketing applications
Ability to interact with the public and represent Wallace Centers of Iowa positively
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultures including members of urban and rural communities
Critical thinker and problem solver who demonstrates decision-making and time-management skills
Basic management skills including the ability to plan, execute, track, and report on work in progress
Experience working within a department or team budget
Strong attention to detail
Basic computer skills including experience working in Microsoft Windows and Office products
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a larger team
Other
Flexible schedule to attend events and conduct other activities outside of standard business hours
Clear criminal background check
Insurable driving record needed to fulfill job duties
Ability to travel between the Des Moines and Orient campuses on occasion
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience developing and maintaining a philanthropy strategy and/or stewardship plan for a nonprofit organization
Experience working with a donor management system
Experience grant prospecting, application and administration
Paid Time Off
Qualified Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan
Professional Development
Staff Discounts on meals and rental facilities
Please send a cover letter and resume via email to:
Debra Houghtaling, President/CEO
debrahoughtaling@wallace.org