Development Communications Manager

Development Communications Manager

 

IEEE is the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology.  Our core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. 

 

Our 1000-member staff serves 375,000+ members in 160 countries. Among the career disciplines on our staff are publishing and product management, intellectual property sales,  marketing and communications, information technology and business administration, government relations and human resources, educational activities and technical standards, and membership development and support.   

 

Through the dedication of our members, we’re proud to be the world’s leading authority in technical areas, and want to add you to our success story! We are seeking a Development Communications Manager for our IEEE Foundation Development Office in Piscataway, NJ.  The Manager will increase and improve communication to a variety of audiences with a focused emphasis on current and potential major gift, planned gift and annual fund donors to the IEEE Foundation. The outcomes of the work of this position will include a larger number of potential donors aware of pre-disposed to supporting the IEEE Foundation. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Enhance communications via print newsletters and annual reports, web site, e-mail, events, presentations, media, advertising, letters and other modes of communication as appropriate.

 

• Will be expected to measurably increase the visibility of the IEEE Foundation by identifying needs and developing and implementing an integrated communication program.

 

• Creating, managing, executing and assessing the promotion, marketing communication and public relations program(s) for the IEEE Foundation’s Development activities.

 

• Work proactively with management, and other stakeholders, to conceive and develop a comprehensive promotional program(s) for the IEEE Foundation using a variety of tools

 

• Research effective methods and strategies to promote the program and develop consensus in a strategic communications.

 

• Measure the effectiveness of all aspects of the internal and external communication and outreach initiatives to drive increased awareness of and financial support for the IEEE Foundation.   

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, English, Journalism, Communications or related major.

 

• A minimum of five years of marketing communication or public relations experience is required.

 

• Familiarity with non profit and development communications as well as working with volunteer boards, preferred.

 

• Highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, writing, public speaking) are required.

 

• Experience in print and electronic communication, crafting messages, and developing communication plans

 

• Experience in assessing the effectiveness of promotional programs

 

• Must be a technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges.

 

• A high level of skill in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is expected along with a high level comfort with web authoring tools.   

 

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) plan with company match, pension, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, and a business casual dress code. Please apply online by going to this URL: https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=40276. Only those resumes that go through the URL from the web address will be considered. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.  

 

Visit www.ieee.org to view details about open positions in one of our four offices:

 

Los Alamitos, CA; New York City; Piscataway, NJ & Washington, DC. 

 

The IEEE is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.