Executive Director Philanthropy & Community Engagement

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

The Executive Director Philanthropy & Community Engagement develops long- and short-term business strategies (3-5 years) and is responsible for development, management, and execution of the organization's fundraising and community engagement programs.

The Executive Director understands and articulates the needs of the organization for contributions to support strategic growth and in the role of chief fundraiser matches those needs to donors.

Continually aligns financial and operational performance to create economic value.

Is heavily involved in developing the department's standard operating procedures.

Manages and adjusts operating budget, manages expenses and communicates budgetary performance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

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Planning: Develops and executes strategic comprehensive fund development and community engagement that supports the planned growth of the organization.

Participates in related networks; builds and maintains effective relationships with national and local entities.

Understands, analyzes, and apply external and internal factors to goal setting and budgeting.

This includes identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of partnerships, gifts and grants from individuals, corporations and foundations, building a pipeline of sustainable financial support and engagement for the future.

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Leadership: Provides leadership for the Development and Community Relations department.

Prepares, manages, and executes annual plan and budget with an 18-to-24-month horizon.

Tracks progress and adjusts the plan as needed.

Oversee the execution of the corporate, foundation, individual, and planned giving strategies and community engagement programs, including oversight of the development of external volunteerism and community investments.

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Continuous Improvement: Works proactively to anticipate issues and continuously improve programs and practices in conjunction with overall organization efforts; assesses and continuously improves department s effectiveness to ensure business unit and organizational needs are met.

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Financial: meet/exceed annual budgeted goals.

Increase contributed revenue.

Increase number and level of donors and frequency of contributions, focusing on major gifts.

Improve revenue/expense ratio.

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Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships with community organizations, local government, and other key stakeholders to advance the organization s mission.

Advocate for the organization in community forums, conferences, and public relations opportunities

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Culture of Philanthropy & Community: Increase philanthropic and community engagement awareness of Goodwill throughout the two-state region.

Engages key stakeholders in fund development and volunteerism.

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Board & Donor Relations: Serve as a key partner to the CMO, CEO and board of directors, providing updates and strategic guidance on fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Develop and maintain a high-level donor stewardship progr...