Nationwide Director Community Engagement

Summary

The job is for a Nationwide Director of Community Engagement at Autism Speaks. The role involves leading a dynamic fundraising team, building relationships with stakeholders, and implementing the Autism Speaks Summit Series. The position is remote but requires the individual to reside near an airport.

Requirements

• BA degree
• 5+ years of experience in a fundraising management/leadership role
• 7-10 years of community engagement experience
• 7-10 years of multi-functional, fundraising experience (special events, multiple walk and/or endurance events, corporate campaigns.)
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, and ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Oversee independent community engagement staff in designated markets, specifically Boston and Atlanta, with the objective to prepare these markets for expansion, including the potential addition of an in-market Executive Director
• Director will have revenue accountability for these markets, with a personal goal responsibility as well
• Act as interim Executive Director during vacancies, ensuring continuity for area staff, revenue portfolios, and key stakeholders
• Director will be responsible for maintaining this revenue with fundraising staff in the market
• Support performance metrics and accountability measures to drive the achievement of strategic objectives and revenue targets with a specific focus on Summit Series markets
• Create a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and can thrive
• Build and maintain relationships with staff, business and community leaders, philanthropic individuals, and families across North America with a specific focus on Summit Series markets
• Play a prominent role in representing Autism Speaks at events and meetings with high-profile donors and prospects
• Lead the implementation and support of the Autism Speaks Summit Series alongside strategy and operations colleagues to engage and grow community presence, donor relationships and revenue generation
• Conduct analysis and assessments of potential markets for Summit Series expansion to identify engagement levels, donor base strength, community stakeholders and philanthropic activity
• Develop a detailed market-specific action plan to ensure successful implementation of a new Summit
• Support the training and integration of national resources and tools to enhance local Summit Series events
• Facilitate communication and coordination between local market teams and the national strategy team and VP, Community Engagement
• Monitor progress and provide ongoing analysis of fundraising activities to identify areas for improvement and growth

Benefits

• Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package
• Autism Speaks also provides flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment