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Nationwide Director, Community Engagement

2 months ago


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Autism Speaks is proud to have been named a Best Nonprofit to Work by Nonprofit Times and Best Companies Group in 2024 Come join our amazing team

We are looking for a Nationwide Director of Community Engagement, who will support a dynamic fundraising team across the country to achieve ambitious revenue goals while fostering meaningful connections with diverse communities. This role requires a visionary leader with a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising, and the ability to cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

This position is remote, but individual must reside with close proximity to a nearby airport.

Primary Responsibilities

Staff Leadership and Development:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • 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.

Fundraising and Donor Relations:

  • 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.

(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)

Position Requirements

Education / Experience:

  • 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.)

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

  • Proven track record in leading successful growth expansions in community/field fundraising.
  • Strong skills and abilities to recruit and hire and retain talented, energetic fundraising team leads.
  • Understanding of constituent relationship building and strategic donor development.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and inspire, with an understanding and respect for Autism Speaks culture.
  • Understanding of working in a field based, non-profit corporate structure.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, and ability to travel.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and is pro-active in identifying opportunities.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and customer relations skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; troubleshooting and problem-solving capability; detail oriented.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Building Collaborative Relationships
  • Customer Orientation
  • Professional Behavior
  • Results Driven
  • Flexibility

You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.

Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations will be provided.

About Autism Speaks

At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.


Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people.


Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.


Salary & Benefits

Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package. We also provide 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.


Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-Verify.

Salary range is $87,800-$109k depending on candidate's relevant years of experience and geographic location.

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