Pillars Job Announcement:
Community
Engagement Director
Position Summary
From
homelessness to coming home, Pillars provides shelter, support, and solutions
to address the housing needs in our community. This full-time exempt position is part of the Leadership Team of
Pillars and leads the
Community Engagement Team, which is responsible for connecting the resources of
our community with the needs of Pillars. The Community Engagement Director is
responsible for overseeing all fund development and community engagement,
including volunteer coordination, event planning, grant writing and research
and communication management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Displays agency values:
Respect, Collaboration, Empowerment and Grit and has passion for the
mission of Pillars.
·
Active member of the Pillars Leadership Team.
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Participates in monthly Board of Directors’
meetings and coordinates the Board of Directors Development Committee meetings.
Prepares Development Committee agenda, monthly notes and reports on fund development
activity.
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Leads development of strategic fund-raising plan
to meet revenue needs of Pillars. Plan includes special events, sponsorships,
grant writing and individual donations.
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Leads development of a comprehensive community
engagement plan for Pillars, including volunteerism and community awareness and
education strategies.
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Works with the Executive Director and Board of
Directors to ensure department plans are integrated with the larger Pillars
strategy.
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Manages and cultivates donor relationships,
including existing donors and identifying new prospects. Partners with Board
members to coordinate personal engagement plans. Oversees maintenance of the
in-house donor tracking system, scheduling donor visits, monthly reporting and reconciliation
of donations, and annual appeal letters.
·
Directly supervises the Community Engagement Team,
currently consisting of 2 Full-Time Donor Engagement Managers, 1 Full-Time Volunteer
Manager, and 1 FTE Events Manager; indirectly supervises volunteers. Provides
leadership and professional development opportunities to guide efforts of the team
to reach established goals. Leads team by prioritizing work, making process
improvements, monitoring progress, and analyzing trends.
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Responsible for external agency communications produced
by the team, including annual report to the community, press releases, newsletters,
social media communications and collateral materials (brochures, presentations,
etc.).
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Serves as the primary point of contact for media
requests, as well as external requests for speaking engagements and tours. With the Events Manager, coordinates and
conducts speaking engagements and tours and tracks activities.
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Prepares annual budget and assists with periodic
reconciliation and audit processes related to community engagement activities.
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Recommends process improvements to the Executive
Director.
Core
Competencies
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Problem-Solving – Identifies and resolves
problems in a timely manner. Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully.
Develops alternative solutions. Works
well in group problem-solving situation; remains calm when dealing with
emotional topics.
·
Teamwork – Balances team and individual
responsibilities. Gives and welcomes
feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
·
Building Relationships – Demonstrates exceptional
relationship-building ability with donors and potential donors, volunteers, Board
and Committee members, and visitors to Pillars.
·
Project Management – Takes initiative to ensure
projects are on track to be completed in a timely manner; demonstrates strong
organizational ability; has a passion for working collaboratively with others
to attain a positive outcome.
Education
and/or Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years fund development
related work experience required
· Previous management and leadership experience required
· Demonstrated success planning for and achieving revenue goals
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to
effectively build and manage relationships
· Ability to travel locally, with access to a reliable vehicle and
possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and automobile
Compensation
The wage for this full-time position
is competitive pay commensurate with experience.
Benefits include health insurance,
dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, short &
long term disability, life insurance, 401k retirement account and an Employee
Assistance Plan.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
APRIL 6, 2020 BY 8:00 AM
Tracy Melzl, Human Resources
Assistant, Pillars, Inc., 605 E Hancock Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Pillars is an Affirmative
Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse
workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate
supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability or veteran status.
