Community Engagement Director

The Engagement Director leads CHEER, Inc.’s community engagement and development efforts to foster meaningful relationships, increase support for the organization’s operations and programs, and promote its mission. This key leadership role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive engagement and fundraising strategy that drives philanthropic support and strengthens connections with stakeholders.

The Engagement Director will:

• Expand and Strengthen Relationships: Identify, cultivate, and nurture relationships with community stakeholders, corporate partners, individual donors, and sponsors.
• Lead Fundraising Efforts: Develop and execute innovative strategies to secure philanthropic support, including corporate sponsor ships, major gifts, and individual contributions.
• Foster Donor Stewardship: Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and sponsors through personalized communication, recognition, and engagement.
• Grant Management: Identify, apply for, and manage grant funding opportunities to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Event Planning and Production: Implement the planning, promotion, and execution of internal and external events, including fundraising events that align with CHEER’s mission and objectives.
  The Engagement Director serves as a key ambassador of CHEER, Inc., working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners to inspire involvement and ensure the sustainability of the organization’s programs and services.

The Engagement Director is responsible for fostering meaningful connections across all segments of the community to inspire involvement and financial support for CHEER’s programs and services. This leadership position oversees a team that includes the Communications & Marketing Specialist and the Public Relations Generalist to create and execute a holistic engagement strategy. Below is a representative, but not all-inclusive, list of duties and responsibilities for the position:
This listing is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not to be construed as all inclusive:

• Strategic Engagement and Funding Development:Design and implement a comprehensive Community Engagement and Development Plan annually, encompassing financial, and organizational involvement to support current operations and future growth. Oversee strategies for financial engagement, including grants, corporate sponsor ships, individual giving, planned giving, and community-based campaigns.
• Team Leadership:Supervise and provide strategic direction to the Community Engagement Team, ensuring cohesive messaging and engagement efforts.
  
  Foster professional growth and collaboration within the team to achieve departmental goals.
• Community Engagement Initiatives:Build and nurture relationships with diverse community stakeholders, including businesses, civic groups, faith-based organizations, and individual supporters, to foster awareness, involvement, and financial backing.
  
  Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement initiatives that drive deeper community involvement.
• Marketing and Public Relations Oversight:Guide the development of comprehensive marketing and public relations campaigns to raise CHEER’s visibility and align with engagement goals.
  
  Ensure all messaging adheres to brand standards and effectively communicates CHEER’s mission and impact.
• Grant Development and Management:Identify, prepare, and submit grant applications to secure funding for CHEER’s programs and services. Manage grant reporting and compliance, working closely with program staff to ensure alignment with funder requirements.
• Event Planning and Execution:Lead the planning, promotion,…