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Summary: The Publications Editor has overall responsibility for the editorial content of NHBA’s print and digital publications, including Bar News, eBulletin, special supplements, and member publications. This includes

• coordinating with NHBA staff and community stakeholders to produce relevant and engaging content,
• ensuring accuracy of the copy we publish, and
• on-time production within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.

Planning

In consultation with Director of Marketing, Communications, and Member Outreach, the Publications Editor

• Recommends publication standards and policies
• Plans, coordinates, and directs editorial activities
• Develop and manages an annual budget for Bar publications
• Exercises creativity and initiative in the editorial direction of the NHBA publications
• Researches and proposes ideas for new information vehicles, such as podcasts
• Conducts reader surveys as appropriate; analyzes results

Independently, the Publications Editor

• Confers with executives, department heads, members and community-stakeholders as needed and appropriate to coordinate publication activities, establish production schedules, solve problems
• Generates story ideas, develops, researches, outsources or writes and edits original articles and features
• Solicit content/evaluate material submitted for publication consideration
• Recruits and retains freelance contributors
• Oversees editorial advisory board
• Keeps abreast of and analyzes the impact of issues important to NHBA members
• Provides editorial guidance to staff and works with them to craft effective content for publication.
• Directs Communications Coordinator and/or Editorial and Marketing Coordinator in content and production of weekly e-Bulletin

In collaboration with the Sales and Technical Editor, the Publications Editor

• Develops annual editorial calendar and sets deadlines
• Keeps publications fresh and valuable to members
• Helps generate ad and sponsorship revenue, sponsored advertorial content
• Monitors publication policies, organization, workflow and procedures to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production and distribution of NHBA publications.

Issue Production:

• Maintains day-to-day activities in support of publication development and production
• Works with artists, photographers, and stock houses to produce pictures and illustrations in support of publications.
• Supervises the work of freelancers – edits, proofs, and fact-checks submissions. Responsible for overall quality of freelance work.
• Manages editorial contributions from members (excepting the recruiting of Practice Area articles, which is handled by the Sales & Technical Editor)
• Reviews final proofs and approve or makes changes to ensure quality and consistency of Bar publications.

Work with Outside Organizations and Vendors/Community Presences:

• Works closely with external partners to provide coverage and support of initiatives in the Bar and legal community that impact members.
• Attends or coordinates with staff/freelancers to cover important industry events, meetings or awards ceremonies to obtain items for publication.

Miscellaneous:

Prepares news or public relations releases, special brochures, and similar materials as needed and assigned by Director of Marketing, Communications, and Member Outreach.

LINK TO APPLY

Background: AgeSpan, an area agency on aging focused on promoting healthy aging and independence across the lifespan, is committed to building a stronger culture of philanthropy to support the individuals and communities we serve. We are looking for the right partner to lead and build this work.

Position Responsibilities: The Director of Development (DOD) is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and expansion of AgeSpan’s fundraising program. The DOD works closely with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to align all elements of the organization’s development and fundraising functions with our strategic plan; and ensure the integration of the vision, core values, and culture of AgeSpan into the overall strategy.

Essential Functions: (Core duties or tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)

• Develop and grow an internal and external culture of philanthropy across the Agency;
• In the first 18 months, solidify a strategic plan for ongoing development, ensuring determined strategies are consistent with the agency’s mission, vision and culture;
• Synthesize the various components of the agency’s development and philanthropy efforts, including, but not limited to, community relations, events, donor relations, major giving, and corporate giving; to ensure consistent and cohesive overall strategy;
• Collaborate with senior management team in advancing departmental and agency objectives;
• Facilitate participation in development activity amongst board and non-development staff members;
• Develop strategies and plans in coordination with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to fund the Agency’s short and long-term programs and campaigns;
• Closely monitor success of fundraising efforts to meet current approved budget and strategic goals and implement an annual evaluation process to inform future strategy and objectives;
• Implement systematic efforts to identify, solicit, steward, maintain and upgrade annual giving donors and work closely with CSO to develop partnerships with major individual, corporate, and foundation donor prospects;
• In partnership with the Development Coordinator oversee direct mail campaigns; coordinate seasonal donor acquisition efforts, donor communications, and donor events; and represent the Agency at special events and outreach activities as necessary;
• Keep current on fundraising best practices, trends, and innovations;
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor overall departmental revenue and expense, with strong alignment and collaboration with the agency’s Fiscal team;
• Oversee collection and reporting of development related data; and
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A successful candidate should have at least a bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years development experience, ideally in a progressive leadership role with demonstrated knowledge of crafting overall development strategy and a track record of success.
• Experience with database oversight, reporting, and communicating development-related data to a broad audience is a must.
• Experience and/or passion for working with the older adult community is preferred.

• The candidate should also have exemplary goal-setting, planning, and prioritization skills and be highly organized, thoughtful and strategic with confidence in advocating for the importance of development both internally and externally.
• A strong track record as an effective communicator, highly skilled in writing and donor communication, as well as a broad understanding of the technology need to managed development efforts, is a must.
• Candidate should have a charismatic and persuasive personality and should be authentic and open in gaining the respect and support of a broad range of constituencies and stakeholders.
• Candidate must be skilled at cultivating relationships and guiding staff and board members in doing the same.
• Experience in or substantial knowledge of the private, non- profit sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore regions of Massachusetts is a plus.

Hours per week : 37.5

AA/EOE

AgeSpan is strongly committed to fostering a professional environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. It is important that our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve. We maintain a work atmosphere that allows people of varied backgrounds to grow professionally and contribute to our mission by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life balance.