Community Engagement & Development Officer
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Albuquerque
Job DescriptionSalary: Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 Community Engagement & Development Officer Reports To: Marketing & Development Senior Director Type: Full Time (non-exempt) Location: Downtown Albuquerque Start Date: TBD Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 About Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque Community Foundation (the Foundation) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity created by and for people in the greater Albuquerque area. The Foundation administers a permanent community endowment composed of many gifts, large and small, and uses the earnings from that endowment to make grants to other nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. We serve primarily the four-county area of Valencia, Bernalillo, Torrance and Sandoval; however, our vision is to be a leader in community philanthropy. Our leadership spans local, state and national collaborative efforts and our donor-advised fund holders make grants statewide and nationwide. We enable people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support the issues they care about - immediately or through a planned gift. We invest in the long-term well-being of nonprofit groups and bring people and organizations together, convening diverse voices to address local issues and opportunities. Our business is building community through equitable practices to support the Foundations overall mission, vision, strategic objectives and commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Position Summary The Community Engagement & Development Officer supports both the Marketing & Development team and the Community Impact & Leadership team. This role is central to building meaningful connections with both donors and nonprofits, fostering equity-focused engagement, and deepening and diversifying philanthropic relationships across the community through a give now modela dynamic approach that emphasizes immediate, flexible support to address current needs and opportunities. This role also focuses on sharing the stories and impact of the Foundations long-standing giving circlesFuture Fund, Social Giving Club, and PRIDE Circleand engaging donors in the Albuquerque in Action: Catalyzing Community Change pooled funds initiative. The Albuquerque in Action: Catalyzing Community Change is a pooled funds initiative that brings donors together to support promising local nonprofits and community-led solutions. Main Job Responsibilities: • Donor & Community Engagement, • Collaborate with the Marketing & Development and Community Impact & Leadership team and third-party consultants to expand donor representation from communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, underrepresented geographic areas, and other historically excluded groups., • Assist with analyzing donor impact and demographics to better understand giving trends and focus areas., • Assist in the development of the Foundations Philanthropy with Purpose initiative in collaboration with the Community Impact & Leadership Senior Director and Marketing & Development Senior Director. The Philanthropy with Purpose initiative will support donors in aligning their values with their grantmaking and expand their giving., • Provide donor engagement and communications support to the Marketing & Development team with Fund Holders, Corporate Partners and Partners in Philanthropy to grow the Albuquerque in Action: Catalyzing Community Change pooled funds., • Collaborate with Marketing & Development Senior Director and Major Gifts Officer in management of portfolio-style systems for donor tracking across Development, Community Impact & Leadership departments, and the Leadership team., • Collaborate with Community Impact & Leadership Senior Director in management of the Strengthening Our Partners Program (SoP)., • In partnership with the Community Impact & Leadership Senior Director, develop mechanisms for donors to engage with nonprofits in capacity building opportunities, support DEI learning, and expand trust-based philanthropy for all stakeholders at the Foundation., • In collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Manager, develop avenues in communications and storytelling of sharing nonprofit work to support the growth of SoP., • Oversee Giving Circle Management, • Collaborate with established Giving Circle liaisons to support the strategy, planning, and execution of the Foundations three Giving Circles: Future Fund, Social Giving Club, and PRIDE Circle., • Coordinate with liaisons to ensure consistent member communications, events, grantmaking processes, and stewardship activities., • Work together to deepen donor engagement by fostering a strong sense of community among members and strengthening connections to the Foundations mission and impact., • Partner on identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and increased participation across all Giving Circles., • Help coordinate, track and develop Giving Circle memberships and renewals to support a more developed donor pipeline for the work of the Major Gifts Officer., • Provide guidance and support to liaisons to ensure members receive a high level of service and engagement., • Explore absent affinity groups and/or giving circles at the Foundation., • Event Support, • Help design and implement educational events, community conversations, and collaborative partnershipsparticularly with diverse relationships in the organizations to elevate community voice and foster deeper donor engagement., • Support the Marketing & Development team in planning and coordinating current events, with a focus on creating meaningful opportunities for donors to connect, learn, and engage with the Foundations mission and impact., • Contribute to the strategic development of new event formats that broaden donor outreach and build community-centered philanthropic relationships., • In collaboration with the Communications & Marketing Manager, develop a more strategic post event follow-up., • Grant, Database and Project Management, • Oversee all aspects of the Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund and ensure all deliverables are successful and on budget in collaboration with the CFO, Marketing & Development Senior Director and Community Impact & Leadership Senior Director., • Impact and Evaluation, • Support the Community Impact & Leadership Senior Director and the Marketing & Development Senior Director in its evaluation and reporting practices to better share the success of its initiatives and amplify community impact and voice to the community at large, and in particular to donors. Other Responsibilities: • Team Collaboration:, • Collaborate with other members of the Marketing & Development team and Advancement Committee to ensure a coordinated approach to impact analysis and donor engagement., • Participate in Foundation-wide events, meetings, and initiatives as needed., • Community & Donor Engagement:, • Represent the Albuquerque Community Foundation at community events, networking functions, and other public forums to raise awareness of the Foundations work and attract new supporters., • Stay informed about community needs, challenges, and opportunities to align fundraising efforts with the Foundations mission., • Active and engaged member of the community., • Responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships between an organization and the community it serves., • Maintain accurate donor, nonprofit and prospect records in the Foundations database called C-Suite and other tools., • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:, • All staff are encouraged to develop a practice and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualifications and Skills Required: • Education & Experience:, • Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience., • Strong preference for 5+ years experience in development, community engagement and community partnerships., • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once., • Alignment with Foundation Values:, • Trust: Build relationships based on authenticity, actionable change, adaptability, and cultural humility, • Equity: Address ongoing injustice and work to change systems of oppression and harm, • Integrity: Provide high-quality service with humility and respect, • Accountability: Be responsible and transparent in learning, striving, and adapting towards becoming the communitys foundation, • Technical Skills & Communication Skills:, • Proficiency in MS Office products, • Develop knowledge and expertise in Community Suite software, • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadline, • Must be available to attend Foundation events and interact positively with attendees, • Engaging interpersonal communication style., • Work Style:, • Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and integrity-based work style, • Ability to prioritize competing time and schedule demands, • Attention to detail, • Exhibit a professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor, • Dependable and sound decision-making capability, • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, • Other:, • An understanding for philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the Albuquerque Community Foundation, • High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information, • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, • Current valid New Mexico Drivers License and insurable Work Environment This position is eligible to participate in the Foundations hybrid work environment, meaning the employee has the option to work from home two days a week, as approved by the employees supervisor and Foundation management. Work may be performed in an office setting within the Foundation or another organization or business office, private home or public gathering place. Evening, weekend or irregular hours may be required. Reimbursable travel throughout the four county areas comprising the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area is required. Occasional reimbursable travel outside that area may be required from time to time. The Foundation operates with a small staff. All staff members are expected to participate as needed in all areas.