Director of Communications
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a communications professional. The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has connected people who care with causes that matter for more than 30 years by working with generous donors and making grants to organizations that are actively improving Pierce County, Washington. The Community Foundation is a medium size community foundation experiencing rapid growth, with current assets of $60 million. Together with its donors, the Community Foundation grants approximately $3 million a year to nonprofit organizations, and manages multiple community initiatives that help to make Pierce County a strong, vibrant place for all its residents to live. Overview The Director of Communications is responsible for overseeing and implementing the activities that accomplish the public outreach, marketing, and positioning goals of The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. The Director helps the Community Foundation tell its story to key audiences in Pierce County, Washington, and provides communications support for all Community Foundation activities. Responsibilities - Manage and implement marketing strategies and communication plans for the Community Foundation, including web, graphics, advertising, public relations, brand identity, display, presentations and publications.
- Increase awareness of the Community Foundation among its targeted publics and stimulate response to the Community Foundation’s outreach and growth efforts.
- Work with the Board of Directors, designated volunteers, and appropriate staff members to set and accomplish the Community Foundation communications objectives.
- Develop and implement communication work plans and budgets.
- Work with the Community Foundation staff to determine communications needs.
- Prioritize communications activities as necessary in relation to time and financial resources available.
- Monitor public opinion regarding the Community Foundation and its activities, and develop appropriate responses.
- Manage messaging related to Community Foundation activities.
- Direct media relations and marketing activities.
- Manage Community Foundation events, including the annual lunch, grant receptions, donor tours and donor recognition events.
- Oversee production and distribution of the annual report and periodic newsletters.
- Represent The Foundation in public speaking engagements and present key messaging to the Board of Directors.
- Manage the Community Foundation’s web presence.
- Manage relationships with outside venders.
Relationships · Reports to the President/CEO. · Requires the highest dedication to quality of relationships with internal and external audiences. Experience and Knowledge · At least 5 years of paid experience in public relations, marketing, communications, or related field. · In-depth knowledge and understanding of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. · Experience preparing and managing budgets. · Strong organizational skills. · Demonstrated creativity. · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. · Excellent people skills, including the ability to work with people from all socio-economic backgrounds. · An ethic of service to the organization, its staff, volunteers, constituents, partners, and communities. · A personality that thrives in a fast changing environment. · Experience managing and working with volunteers. · Expert written and verbal communication skills. · Strong public speaking and teaching capability. · Action oriented. Interested individuals should submit resume, cover letter, names of references and salary history to: Hayli Walker at Hayli@gtcf.org
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