Community Engagement Manager

Flourish with us as our Community Engagement Manager!

Join our team of dedicated professionals in strengthening our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.

The Community Engagement Manager plays a central role in advancing the Foundation’s community leadership strategy by managing a defined portfolio of nonprofit and community partner relationships. Responsible for leading engagement activities that strengthen community voice, trust, and shared learning, this position serves as the department’s primary relationship holder, facilitating conversations, gathering insights, and ensuring that community perspectives meaningfully inform grantmaking, knowledge exchange, and organizational decision making.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a department in active growth, helping shape how the Foundation deepens its role as a community leader in the Fox Valley Region.

If you have five years of relevant experience with two of those years in the nonprofit sector and are knowledgeable in capacity building, fundraising, or nonprofit sector needs, we want to hear from you! Qualified candidates must have knowledge of capacity building, fundraising, and nonprofit sector needs. Event planning experience is preferred. Please see the detailed job description below.

We are certified as a gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce! This certification recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration by creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees.

We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment. Our team currently works in our office at 4455 W. Lawrence Street in Appleton, WI, or remotely in the Fox Valley area. In addition to a flexible working environment, it is important to us to offer a generous benefit package to our team members. Our current package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid volunteer hours, and professional development.

This position is a full‑time, benefits eligible position. The salary range starts at $71,000. A start date no later than September 2026 is preferred.

POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Manager

DEPARTMENT: Community Engagement

LOCATION: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region 4455 W. Lawrence St. Appleton, WI 54914

REPORTING TO: Director of Community Engagement

FLSA CLASSIFICATION (EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT): Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Benefits Eligible

LAST UPDATED
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June 12, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Engagement Manager is part of the Foundation’s dedicated team of professionals who work together under the core values of belonging, integrity, respect, stewardship, and teamwork, to support the strategic direction and mission of the Foundation, strengthening our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.

The Community Engagement Manager is a key member of the Community Engagement team and plays a central role in advancing the Foundation’s community leadership strategy by managing a defined portfolio of nonprofit and community partner relationships. Responsible for leading engagement activities that strengthen community voice, trust, and shared learning, this position is the department’s primary relationship holder, facilitating conversations, gathering insights, and ensuring that community perspectives meaningfully inform grantmaking, knowledge exchange, and organizational decision making.

This role balances external relationship management with internal coordination, documentation, and cross‑team collaboration to ensure engagement efforts are consistent, aligned, and responsive to community needs.

• Manage and steward nonprofit and community partner relationships with a demonstrated history of building credibility, maintaining trust over time, and proactively strengthening partnerships;
• Lead regular one‑on‑one meetings with partners to understand needs, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Build relationships with senior nonprofit…