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Individual Giving & Community Engagement Coordinator
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A Community Relations Manager works for a business or organization to develop strategies and programs that represent the business favorably and which create a positive relationship with its community and customers. Manages community relations programs that are in alignment with business strategies. May direct or administer the charitable contributions, grants and volunteer programs.
$93,132 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with community organizations, civic groups, and local partners to increase awareness, fundraising opportunities, and support for the Foundation. Develop partnerships with faith-based organizations to encourage philanthropic participation and community involvement. Represent the Foundation at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities to strengthen visibility and engagement. Identify creative opportunities for community-based fundraising and donor engagement initiatives. Design and implement donor engagement strategies to optimize fundraising support through programs including but not limited to: Annual Giving Employee Giving Physician Giving Online Giving Direct Mail Appeals Grateful Patient Program Baby Wall Brick Garden Identify, qualify, segment, and manage prospective donors for unrestricted and restricted annual giving opportunities. Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and follow-up activities. Develop and implement strategies to renew, retain, and upgrade current donors. Identify lower-level donors with the potential to move into higher giving levels and develop engagement plans to support donor growth. Annual Giving Employee Giving Physician Giving Online Giving Direct Mail Appeals Grateful Patient Program Baby Wall Brick Garden In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, develop and oversee donor recognition programs, stewardship initiatives, and donor benefits. Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment, recognition, and communication. Assist in creating donor-centered messaging and engagement opportunities that deepen relationships with the Foundation. Coordinate and support the Foundation's employee giving campaign, including promotional activities, communications, and participation strategies. Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising appeals and donor engagement campaigns. Support program development efforts to enhance individual giving performance and community participation. Work closely with the Database Coordinator to maintain accurate and complete donor and prospect records within Raiser's Edge. Record donor interactions, communications, solicitations, and stewardship activities in a timely manner. Assist with donor reporting, prospect tracking, and fundraising analytics to support development goals and strategy. Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, public relations, or related field preferred. Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, sales, or nonprofit development preferred. Experience with annual giving campaigns, donor stewardship, and community outreach strongly preferred. Familiarity with donor database systems; experience with Raiser's Edge preferred. Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database software. Bachelors or better in Communication. Bachelors or better in Business Administration. Bachelors or better in Marketing. Bachelors or better in Public Relations. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.