Community Engagement Director

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QUALIFICATIONS :

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

• BA / BS or equivalent experience in a Development Position or in a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement fund development plans.
• Proven ability to secure funds through a variety of channels, including donors, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
• Ability to write complex grant proposals, create project budgets, and write reports on funded grants.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of all relevant computer programs.
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team on all initiatives related to development.
• Proven ability to create and sustain positive relationships with staff, Board and Advisory Council members, volunteers, donors, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in the community in a professional and positive manner.
• Proven skills in project management and financial oversight.

DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING :

• Create and implement an annual fund development plan, working closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee of the Board of Directors, and evaluate the results annually.
• Lead or assist in all fundraising initiatives including fundraising events and donor campaigns.
• Research potential funding sources, including government grants, foundation grants, civic organization grants and donations, and corporate donations and sponsorships, and create an annual foundation proposal plan.
• Write grant proposals and reports to a variety of funding sources, ensuring to meet all deadlines, guidelines, and protocols.
• Create project budgets for grant proposals and assist in the creation of the annual agency budget.
• Assure that all grants and donations are tracked and that donors are thanked in a timely manner.
• Create and sustain ongoing positive relationships with existing and potential new donors and work with the Executive Director and Board members in donor cultivation and appreciation events.

BOARD INVOLVEMENT :

• Attend all meetings of the Development Committee, Finance Committee, and Board meetings as requested by the Board.
• When needed, serve as chair of the Development Committee and lead development initiatives of the committee.
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on fundraising events and campaigns.
• Create monthly reports for the Board of Directors.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS :

• Work with the Executive Director on public relations projects including the creation of written materials, media campaigns, and social media initiatives.
• Make public presentations as needed to funders and community members.
• Oversee fundraising initiatives of community businesses and individuals which are offered to benefit the agency.
• Train and supervise volunteers and pertinent staff members in development activities.
• Create and sustain positive relationships with the media, partner agencies, foundations, government agencies, and other community members.
• Manage website and social media contracts.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervise and manage the Protect Our Children program.
• Supervise the Community Engagement Specialist.
• Observe all agency policies and procedures.

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