Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Director of Corporate and Community Engagement is an exempt position responsible for expanding philanthropic and volunteer support for Gulf Coast JFCS. Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy, the Director of Corporate and Community Engagement facilitates meaningful engagement and support from local and national companies, foundations, synagogues, churches, civic and community organizations, and other partners to benefit Gulf Coast JFCS programs. This individual is responsible for growing, managing, cultivating, and stewarding a portfolio of partners to strong, mission-aligned, and mutually beneficial relationships.

Corporate Support and Engagement

• Introduce and grow engagement with local businesses and companies through volunteer and philanthropic support.
• Create a priority list of businesses, corporations, and strategic connections to elevate introductions at the highest level of the organization.
• Customize as needed, appealing promotional materials.
• Curate volunteer engagement opportunities as needed to meet Gulf Coast JFCS and local company or business preferences for volunteer involvement.
• Assist the Vice President of Philanthropy in expanding Business/Corporate engagement, as evidenced by additional volunteer and philanthropic support from more local businesses.
• Monitor progress toward goals and benchmarks and adapt efforts as needed.

Program Development

• Collaborate with program directors and senior leadership to identify/curate meaningful volunteer engagement opportunities, including various roles and duties, and the required level of background screening.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Philanthropy, program directors, and senior leadership to identify attractive sponsorship and funding opportunities for companies and other groups wanting to direct their support.
• Create clear, compelling promotional and presentation materials to launch the program and convey the value of volunteer engagement.
• Identify priority prospects for outreach and build an outreach plan, timeline, and benchmarks.

Donor Renewal and Stewardship

• Increase donor retention and overall dollars raised.
• Collaborate with Marketing to build content and produce visually appealing, donor-centric donor stewardship updates.
• Support hosting community receptions for both existing and potential new donors to Gulf Coast JFCS, in coordination with the VP of Philanthropy.
• Lead the cultivation and stewardship of mid-major (<$25k) corporate relationships, including reporting, meeting preparation, knowledge management, and proposal preparation and execution; support five and six-figure corporate relationships in partnership with the VP of Philanthropy and key relationship holders.
• Identify potential new corporate partnerships, both local and across the country, including emerging markets, working to grow the pipeline of donors in alignment with Gulf Coast JFCS's mission and values.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $65,000 annual salary
• 20 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of corporate/foundation relations, fundraising, or other aligned experience.
• Experience writing campaign letters, appeals, case for support, and stewardship reports.
• Demonstrated experience with donor outreach, including solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Experience in the strategic planning, implementation, and management of fundraising campaigns.
• Expertise in the areas of national and/or local corporate sponsorships, social media, and promotion.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Motivated, strategic thinker and persuasive communicator.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with multi-tasking and time management.
• Ability to influence others toward outcomes through people-first relationship management.
• Proven record of effective partnering with volunteers and leading volunteer committees.
• Familiarity working in a donor CRM database such as Raiser's Edge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites, to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to lift and/or carry case files, activity supplies, donations, etc., up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicums and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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