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Children's Advocacy Centers of Tennessee

<div></div><div><div><b>DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS</b></div>
<div>Children&rsquo;s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County Chattanooga, Tennessee</div>
<div><b>About Us</b></div>
<div>The Children&rsquo;s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County coordinates a compassionate, multidisciplinary response to child abuse. Every year, we serve over 1,000 children and families through our partnerships with law enforcement, the Department of Children&rsquo;s Services, prosecutors, medical professionals, and victim advocates. Our work ensures that children are heard, believed, and supported throughout their healing journey.</div>
<div><b>The Opportunity</b></div>
<div>We&rsquo;re seeking a strategic and creative Director of External Affairs to lead our organization&rsquo;s voice in the community. This role is essential to sustaining our $1.5+ million operation and expanding our reach to serve more children. You&rsquo;ll shape how our community understands child abuse prevention and response, cultivate relationships with donors and partners, and ensure our message inspires action and support.</div>
<div>This isn&rsquo;t a typical development role&mdash;it&rsquo;s an opportunity to utilize your communications expertise to positively impact lives and enhance a community&rsquo;s response to its most vulnerable children.</div>
<div><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></div>
<div><i>Fundraising &amp; Development</i></div>
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<li>Lead annual fundraising campaigns and donor communications</li>
<li>Cultivate individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation relationships</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Executive Director on grant proposals and major gift solicitations</li>
<li>Plan and execute fundraising events and community engagement opportunities</li>
<li>Manage donor database and acknowledgment systems</li>
<li>Develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship strategies that build long-term relationships</li>
<li>Track fundraising metrics and analyze giving trends to inform strategic decision-making</li></ul><br>
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<div><i>Strategic Communications &amp; Community Relations</i></div>
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<li>Develop and execute comprehensive external affairs strategies that elevate organizational visibility and impact</li>
<li>Craft compelling narratives about our work while protecting client confidentiality and trauma-informed principles</li>
<li>Manage media relations, press releases, and crisis communications</li>
<li>Serve as organizational spokesperson when appropriate</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders, including elected officials, civic leaders, and partner agencies</li>
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<div><i>Marketing &amp; Brand Management</i></div>
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<li>Oversee all organizational marketing materials, website content, and social media presence</li>
<li>Create educational content for community awareness campaigns</li>
<li>Develop materials for volunteers, board members, and multidisciplinary team partners</li>
<li>Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and communications</li></ul><br>
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<div><i>Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration</i></div>
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<li>Supervise external affairs staff and coordinate with program teams</li>
<li>Partner with the Executive Director and board on organizational strategy</li>
<li>Represent the CAC at community coalitions and professional networks</li></ul><br>
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<div><b>Who You Are</b></div>
<div>You bring a unique combination of heart and skill to this work. You&rsquo;re moved by our mission but grounded in strategy. You can write a donor appeal that inspires giving, craft a social media campaign that educates without exploiting, and manage agency communication with both sensitivity and professionalism.</div>
<div><b>Required Qualifications:</b></div>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, or related field</li>
<li>5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit communications, development, or related fields</li>
<li>Proven track record in fundraising and donor relations</li>
<li>Supervisory experience managing staff and/or volunteers</li>
<li>Grant writing experience with demonstrated success in securing funding</li>
<li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously</li>
<li>Proficiency with donor management systems, social media platforms, and marketing tools</li>
<li>Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and ability to communicate sensitively about difficult topics</li></ul><br>
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<div><b>Strongly Preferred:</b></div>
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<li>Experience in child welfare, victim services, or social services sectors</li>
<li>Knowledge of Hamilton County/Chattanooga community and nonprofit landscape</li>
<li>Familiarity with child abuse prevention and intervention</li></ul><br>
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<div><b>What We Offer</b></div>
<ul>
<li><b>Meaningful work</b>: Every day, your efforts directly support children healing from trauma</li>
<li><b>Competitive compensation</b>: Salary range $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience</li>
<li><b>Comprehensive benefits</b>: Health insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off</li>
<li><b>Professional growth</b>: Opportunities for training and leadership development</li>
<li><b>Collaborative culture</b>: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence</li>
<li><b>Flexibility</b>: Understanding that work-life balance supports our ability to do this important work</li></ul><br>
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<div><b>How to Apply</b></div>
<div>Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to <div>mkelly@cachc.org</div></div>
<div><b>Applications accepted through January 31, 2025</b><br>
<b>Interviews scheduled for February 2025</b><br>
<b>Anticipated start date: Early March 2025</b></div>
<div>The Children&rsquo;s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve.</div></div><div></div>

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