Head of communications and development - united kingdom, keswick, cumbria

looking to recruit a dynamic, servant-hearted head of communications and development who can develop and manage the implementation of a communication and fundraising strategy that will support and help deliver the km mission.

this is a senior role, and the successful applicant will be part of the leadership team. the job description below outlines responsibilities and it is envisaged that others (a colleague/outsourced) will take delegated responsibility for multiple areas.

main responsibilities

1. proactive external communications

create and deploy memorable messaging that engages our wide supporter base and all stakeholders - through all channels of communication including digital and social media

manage an ongoing pro-active, brand-building, news agenda - for press and media - that profiles our activities, initiatives and builds the km brand

develop and maintain relations with key media and act as km spokesperson

coach and prepare km leadership for media and public presentations

provide regular media analysis and reports

support the implementation of the derwent project through all communications avenues

market analysis to maintain understanding of 'public perception'

2. reactive external communication

lead on issues and reputation management

provide reactive messaging to media enquiries as appropriate

develop crisis communication plan and lead on communication in event of a crisis

identify possible negative issues (risks) for the organisation, put in place pre-emptive measures and manage crisis scenarios

3. development and fundraising

develop regular giving programme through annual appeals

manage relationships with major donors (identification, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship)

manage crm database

engage regularly with supporters across all communication channels (e.g. newsletter, mailings, social media, and the website)

create and implement fundraising and stewardship events

fundraise for grants through proposal writing and reporting

manage and review data for reporting on donor patterns and data segmentation for appeals

4. marketing and supporter relations

oversee km website

oversee regular mailings to supporters

market km teaching and training events

market the derwent project and/or other fundraising projects at the keswick convention

liaise with and promote keswick fellowship

develop and manage keswick ministries' brand

market facilities, portfolio of venues

market car parking opportunities

market keswick ministries digital and printed resources

oversee digital platforms for streamed/recorded ministry

5. team

manage the communication budget

manage staff and/or external communication agencies and communication resource providers.

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