Assistant Director , Community Relations

Position Overview

As The Milk Bank’s ambassador and relationship builder, you will carry the mission into every room and conversation. Under the supervision of the Head of Advancement, this position is a relationship strategy executor responsible for building pipelines, managing portfolios, tracking touchpoints, and using data to improve the donor experience.

• Execute and monitor a comprehensive donor stewardship program in partnership with the Head of Advancement; develop and deploy timely and compelling acknowledgement strategies.
• Manage a dynamic moves management pipeline using the CRM, tracking cultivation touchpoints, next steps and relationship health; create content and opportunities for team members including Head of Advancement and CEO.
• Assist with prospect identification and research in partnership with the Head of Advancement, building a pipeline for annual giving, campaign giving, recurring giving and planned giving.
• May assist with impact reporting.

• Build out and manage The Milk Bank’s volunteer program including recruitment, scheduling, recognition, retention, and evaluation for both on‑site and off‑site opportunities, as well as the speakers bureau.
• Lead and coordinate community collaboration and outreach strategies for community facing conferences, presentations, expos, and partnerships.
• Engage current and prospective partners through organization tours and other opportunities to better understand the work and impact of The Milk Bank.
• Assist with pitching or responding to media inquiries, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders; respond to award nominations and opportunities for speaking engagements or recognitions that elevate The Milk Bank’s mission.

• Communicate in alignment with accreditation and compliance standards.
• Manage public relations related budget; make recommendations for allocations according to performance and ROI.
• Assist other areas of the Advancement team as needed such as fundraising, volunteer management, community outreach, and media.

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Applicants are encouraged to forward resume and cover letter to fkolb