Community Relations Manager Job

Employer Name: Central Fairfax Services, Inc.	SpiderID: 2858577
Location: Fairfax, Virginia	Date Posted: 8/18/2009
Wage: min. $48.318.40	Category: Fundraising
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
Plan and direct community relations programs including prospecting for new funding opportunities especially corporate sponsorships, maintaining relationships with current donors, writing proposals in collaboration with program staff, managing all follow-up and report writing, maintaining timely and orderly records, providing community education, and coordinating of the volunteers.

Job Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college; minimum of two years successful experience in fundraising, and public relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, website development and other media presentation techniques. Proven record of securing grants from foundations, corporations, community organizations, and government agencies. Support for a Board of Directors and/or Board committees; coordinating volunteer services; conducting special fund raising events; presentation to individual donors and groups; preparing grant reports; highly motivated and have excellent written and communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Relate well to person with disabilities.

Preferred: Five years of experience in organizations serving persons with disabilities.

Send cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to jscholl@centralfairfaxservices.org

Job Criteria:
Start Date: immediately
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Transportation Subsidies

Company Profile:
Non-profit organization in Springfield, VA providing services to adults with developmental and related disabilities.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jacquelyn Scholl	Company Type: Employer
Company: Central Fairfax Services, Inc.

City: Springfield
State: Virginia
Zip: 22151

Web Site: http://www.centralfairfaxservices.org