Job Objective:

To participate in the development and execute strategic fundraising initiatives that support the organization’s mission and financial sustainability. This role will work closely with the Grant Manager, Marketing and Community Engagement teams to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding, and promote philanthropic engagement. This position reports to President and CEO who evaluates performance annually.

In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for the Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Public Relations Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational leadership, and mission driven decision making.
• Partner with the President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to establish, implement, and achieve annual philanthropic revenue goals that support the organization's mission, strategic priorities, and long term sustainability.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategies that advance the organization's mission and financial objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and community partners to secure philanthropic support and strengthen long term donor relationships.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, including the Community Engagement Committee, to foster community partnerships, enhance donor engagement, and advance fundraising and organizational priorities.
• Lead and support annual giving campaigns, capital campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and other fundraising efforts to meet revenue goals and expand community support.
• Represent the organization within the community, serving as an ambassador for its mission, programs, and impact while cultivating relationships with donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Partner with the Marketing team to develop compelling fundraising materials, donor communications, and multichannel campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with the Grant Manager to identify funding opportunities and support grant development, reporting, compliance, and stewardship activities.
• Plan and oversee fundraising events, donor cultivation activities, and community engagement initiatives, including sponsorship development, volunteer involvement, event logistics, and promotional efforts.
• Monitor fundraising performance, donor trends, and key metrics; evaluate outcomes and recommend strategies to strengthen fundraising effectiveness and donor engagement.
• Prepare and present fundraising reports, revenue projections, and performance updates for Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure accurate donor recordkeeping and effective use of the donor database (CRM), including gift processing, donor recognition, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization by building strong relationships with staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and community partners in support of the organization's mission and impact.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.