Vice President of Marketing and Development

Company Description

Goodwill Industries has embraced the philosophy of helping people with achieving “abundant living” since its founding in 1902 by the Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister. Today, Goodwill Industries is a $6 billion plus federation of 170 autonomous members world-wide.

In 1996, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. expanded its territory into Augusta Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina, increasing the number of service counties to 35 to become Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area. There are three other Goodwill organizations headquartered in Georgia and two other agencies in South Carolina. Committed to building lives, families, and communities one career at a time, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA has built on its long tradition of quality job training programs, employment counseling, and job placement. In the last calendar year, the organization served over 20,799 unemployed or underemployed individuals with an estimated economic impact of $168.8 million.

Helms College

In July 2007 Helms College (www.helms.edu) was established in Macon by Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) with the sole focus of creating a post-secondary educational model for Goodwill Industries that provides skills training in the culinary arts, health services and other occupational areas that lead to meaningful middle-skills careers in the 21st century. Helms College opened a second campus in Augusta in the fall of 2012 with plans for additional campuses in Georgia and beyond. Licensed by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) and accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), Helms College combines high-demand academic credentials and holistic student support services with experiential learning opportunities at Goodwill-owned business enterprises  (www.edgarshospitality.com), including Edgar’s restaurants and full service catering and conference venues in Macon and Augusta. Goodwill’s 2020 Strategic Plan anticipates expanding Helms College program offerings in Macon and Augusta, adding new satellite campuses in Aiken and Lake Oconee, plus partnering with other autonomous Goodwill organizations in the U.S. to establish additional branches of the only degree granting College affiliated with a Goodwill organization.

•www.goodwillworks.org

•www.helms.edu

• •www.edgarshospitality.com

•www.edgarsgrille.com

•www.andersonconferencecenter.com

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Job Description

Vice President of Marketing and Development

The incoming Vice President of Marketing and Development will direct marketing, communications and public relations, both internal and external. This Executive will provide overall leadership for fundraising/development programs, ensuring all fundraising and marketing activities are aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) and Helms College (HC). Successful candidates will be energized by and aligned with Reverend Edgar Helm’s faith based social enterprise approach to eliminate poverty through education and career development.

Fundraising and Development

·         Support Goodwill’s long range strategic plan, establish annual business plans and annual fundraising budget to include capital campaigns, annual campaigns, planned giving, major gifts and grants.

·         Implement $20 million Helms College comprehensive campaign with individual capital campaigns in four communities within GIMG territory plus branch fund replication fund to grow Helms world-wide in partnership with other autonomous Goodwill organizations.

·         As President directs, be principle partner with campaign counsel.

·         Build relationships with key stakeholders such as corporations, elected officials, non-profit                       organizations, foundations and citizens of territory.

·         Actively participate in the solicitation of donations, major gifts and grants.

·         Provide regular fundraising and budget reports to Goodwill’s President/CEO and the Goodwill Works Foundation Board of Directors.

·         Help create philanthropic culture with Goodwill Board members and employees and Helms College students.

·         Develop vibrant story telling alumni association for Helms College.

·         Lead major events in each region to fuel annual campaign and mission awareness.   ReNew& Brew, GoodBoats for Goodwill in Augusta and Annual Gala in Macon.

·         Propose other fundraising events for other communities and work with campaign ongoing cultivation event development.

·         Plan, develop, and implement policies and procedures of the Foundation including investment and gift acceptance policies.

·         Assure compliance with all regulations, laws, and the Foundation’s by-laws.

·         Responsible for leading Volunteer Services and Faith Community Relations initiatives, moving volunteers to become philosophical investors in Goodwill.

Marketing, Communications and Public Relations

·         Provide leadership to marketing and communications department, overseeing all internal and external agency communications, brand management, and internal department customer service.

·         Responsible for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations (M/C/PR) process that conveys Goodwill’s mission to all donors, customers and constituencies that is a consistent message throughout all organizational business lines.

·         Act as Goodwill media liaison coordinating  media interest, ensuring regular and  ongoing  contact  with target media, and providing appropriate response  to media requests in accordance with established procedures.

·         Promote President as “Chief Story Teller” in all regions as is practical.

·         Stay abreast of developments in the field of M/C/PR using information to further Goodwill’s operational success and mission awareness.

·         Integrate Goodwill mission marketing into all sales and business development initiatives.

·         Multiply four-fold the charity PR and donated positive media coverage regionally and nationally for Helms College.

Qualifications

Experience & Education:

·         Professional experience in a nonprofit organization with documented success in fundraising and cultivating donor relationships beyond alumni donor base.

·         Experience supervising administrative, marketing, fundraising, and program staff.

·         Strategic planning and budgeting experience.

·         Established relationships with senior leadership at regional and national foundations plus corporate philanthropy.

·         Experience building relationships and fundraising in the faith community sphere.

·         Merger and Acquisition experience helpful.

Skills Needed:

·         High energy and a passion for GIMG’s mission is essential.

·         Ability to construct, articulate and implement strategic and department development plan.

·         A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

·         Leadership, team building, interpersonal, and time management skills.

·         Must be able to generate trust and build alliances in the organization, with key community organizations, city, county and state governments and other key constituents.

·         A polished public speaker and presenter with outstanding media relations skills.

·         A critical thinker with attention to detail who regularly seeks innovative solutions to complex business issues. Flexible, with the ability to know when to shift direction and when to be persistent.

·         Must communicate concisely both in writing and verbally with a wide variety of constituents.

·         Marketing experience at a senior management level; experience with brand management print, radio, television and electronic/social media advertising and programming.

·         Must have the ability to manage public relations programs in multiple cities, simultaneously.

·         Ability to start up sophisticated Advancement/Development Office for Helms College to fuel world-wide Branch expansion as a way to eliminate poverty.

Additional Information

Augusta and Macon, Georgia

The Vice President of Marketing and Development will have responsibility for Goodwill’s entire territory.  Corporate offices are located in Augusta and Macon, Georgia. 

Nestled on the banks of the mighty Savannah River, Augusta, also known as Augusta-Richmond County is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities for all ages.  Known worldwide for the Masters® golf tournament, Augusta offers some of Georgia’s best golfing, fishing and boating. 

Located 75 miles south of Atlanta, Macon offers large-city amenities and true Southern hospitality.  The birthplace of Southern rock, Macon offers the state’s largest collection of African-American art, history and culture.  With historic sites, architectural gems, cultural activities, fine and casual dining, superior health care, and excellent shopping, Macon is a great place to live.

GIMG offers a competitive compensation package which includes major medical and dental insurance and a 100% matching 401K plan. 

Augusta and Macon, Georgia

The Vice President of Marketing and Development will have responsibility for Goodwill’s entire territory.  Corporate offices are located in Augusta and Macon, Georgia. 

Nestled on the banks of the mighty Savannah River, Augusta, also known as Augusta-Richmond County is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities for all ages.  Known worldwide for the Masters® golf tournament, Augusta offers some of Georgia’s best golfing, fishing and boating. 

Located 75 miles south of Atlanta, Macon offers large-city amenities and true Southern hospitality.  The birthplace of Southern rock, Macon offers the state’s largest collection of African-American art, history and culture.  With historic sites, architectural gems, cultural activities, fine and casual dining, superior health care, and excellent shopping, Macon is a great place to live.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia's benefit package includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 100% company matched 401k plan, paid personal time off and paid holidays, as well as disability and life insurance coverage.

Applicants should be energized by Dr. Helms’ vision to eliminate poverty and create new economic energy through middle-skills education and career development services.

Interested candidates should apply to: 

Laine P. Dreher

Vice President of Human Resources

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc 

www.goodwillworks.org

www.helms.edu

www.edgarshospitality.com

We build lives, families and communities, one career at a time by helping people discover their God given gifts through work, education, and career services.

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