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Careers / Public Relations and Fundraising Managers |
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Summary Description |
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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Account Executive |
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Account Manager |
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Account Supervisor |
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Alumni Relations Coordinator |
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Business Development Director |
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Campaign Manager |
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Communication Manager |
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Communications Coordinator |
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Communications Director |
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Communications Manager |
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Community Relations Director |
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Customer Service Manager |
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Development Director |
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Development Officer |
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Director of Communications |
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Director of Development and Public Relations |
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Director of Information |
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Director of Marketing and Public Relations |
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Director of Public Affairs |
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Director of Public Information |
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Director of Public Relations |
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Executive Counselor |
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Fund Raiser |
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Fundraising Director |
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Fundraising Manager |
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Funds Development Director |
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Image Consultant |
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Information Director |
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Information Officer |
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Major Gifts Director |
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Major Gifts Officer |
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Marketing Communications Manager |
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Marketing Director |
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Media Relations Director |
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Public Affairs Director |
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Public Affairs Specialist |
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Public Information Director |
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Public Information Officer |
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Public Information Relations Manager |
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Public Relations Coordinator |
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Public Relations Director |
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Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) |
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Public Relations Representative |
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Public Relations Supervisor |
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Publicity Director |
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Publicity Manager |
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Relationship Manager |
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Underwriter Solicitation Director |
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University Relations Director |
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Job Tasks |
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
- Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
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Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.
- Present information to the public.
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Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.
- Develop marketing plans or strategies.
- Present information to the public.
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Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Supervise employees.
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Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
- Develop promotional materials.
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Respond to requests for information about employers' activities or status.
- Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
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Manage communications budgets.
- Manage organizational or project budgets.
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Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
- Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
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Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
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Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
- Evaluate program effectiveness.
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Manage special events, such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports, to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
- Coordinate special events or programs.
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Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
- Develop organizational goals or objectives.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
- Direct financial operations.
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Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
- Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.
- Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
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Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
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Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
- Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
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Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
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Observe and report on social, economic, and political trends that might affect employers.
- Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
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Maintain company archives.
- Maintain operational records.
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Manage in-house communication courses.
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Work Activities |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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