Director of Philanthropy

Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing philanthropic strategies to support the mission and goals of our organization with a focus on increasing employee engagement. Reporting to the Vice President of Public Relations, this individual manages the details of campaigns, projects, programs, and events to drive the company’s philanthropic initiatives and maximize volunteering and fundraising efforts.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee company’s four core Freedom Cares philanthropic initiatives: Rucksacks to Backpacks, Project Gratitude, Freedom from Hunger, and Toy drive.
• Oversee all philanthropic project communication and program materials.
• Lead Freedom Cares committee for nationwide implementation of annual campaigns and host monthly virtual committee meetings, providing program updates and instructions.
• Oversee Freedom to Give, our on-going payroll deduction employee giving campaign.
• Manage and maintain relationships with nonprofit partners: USO, Eagles Autism Foundation, Feeding America, Homes for Our Troops, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity etc.
• Identify, review and assess philanthropic partnerships and nonprofit opportunities to enhance existing efforts or extend to new initiatives.
• Manage employee volunteer time off (VTO) program, developing volunteer opportunities and assist HR with time tracking.
• Integrate PR opportunities into philanthropic initiatives when possible.
• Manage program budgets, data collection, and analysis of program’s impact.
• Facilitate and track corporate donation requests and corresponding sponsorship opportunities.
• Oversee charity auctions, site set up, securing prizes and communication to maximize donations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
  

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support VP of Public Relations with PR duties as assigned including but not limited to: assisting with award submissions, creating, drafting, and distributing press releases, and pitching media.
• Support corporate events: technical assistance, production, develop materials, draft communications, and assist with operations.
• Position is hybrid. Must have the ability to report to Marlton, NJ Office at least 2 days per week, presently every Tuesday and Wednesday. Subject to change without notice.
• Other duties as directed and required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, this experienced individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel as needed.
• Must be able to lift moderate to heavy items to support events.
• Understanding of mortgage, banking or real estate industry a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to adapt communication style to a number of different audiences.
• Have a good eye for detail, value quality, and be driven towards excellence.
• Ability to work well independently to manage and prioritize diverse projects concurrently.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, creative thinking and problem-solving in pressured situations.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in philanthropy and public relations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of senior executives, employees of the organization, or nonprofit partners.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently to manage and prioritize diverse projects concurrently and possess excellent organizational skills, creative thinking, and problem-solving in pressured situations.
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in philanthropy, public relations, marketing, or a related field required
• 5 years relevant experience, including prior leadership working at a nonprofit or within a corporation handling its philanthropic initiatives, preferred
• Experience in storytelling, media outreach, video content creation, and event management preferred
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience using event management, and auction software preferred.
• Familiarity with navigating journalist’s database preferred (i.e. Cision, Meltwater, Muckrack, etc.).
  
  

Work Complexity:

Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically impact many departments. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move or package items up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of this job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.