Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Incentive Plan
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Were Hiring! Engagement Director
Since 2006,
Common Heart has been sparking a
small revolution of kindness to end food insecurity and help families break the cycle of generational poverty in our community. Each month, we serve more than 8,000 neighbors through 13 food pantries and partner with over 100 families annually to help them rise out of poverty and food insecurity And were not slowing down. But theres one thing missing
YOU
Were looking for an
Engagement Director a strategic, relational leader who can inspire generosity, grow donor engagement, and champion our grassroots mission to build a stronger community. If you love connecting people to a cause that matters, storytelling, and strategic fundraising, this may be the perfect role for you.
About the Role
The Engagement Director leads our
Getting Engaged Focus inspiring community generosity, growing grassroots giving, and building strong philanthropic partnerships through a donor-centric approach.
This senior leader is responsible for
fundraising, donor development,signature fundraising events, grants, marketing, and communications, . Theyll work closely with the Executive Director and Board to expand community partnerships, secure resources, and amplify the impact of Common Hearts mission.
This position additionally supervises the
Community Engagement Leader , providing strategic direction for marketing, communications, and community engagement to align with donor engagement and fundraising goals.
What Youll Do - Provide strategic leadership an work hands on for fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, and communications.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement plan that grows major gifts, recurring donors, grants, sponsorships, and community partnerships.
- Lead our two signature fundraising events Hunger Walk and Love in Action Gala each raising more than $100,000 annually.
- Partner with the Board on their annual breakfast fundraiser and board fundraising.
- Lead donor cultivation and stewardship efforts to deepen relationships and inspire generosity.
- Manage and grow the grants program in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Guide storytelling, branding, and communications strategy to build grassroots support and donor loyalty.
- Represent Common Heart in the community as a passionate ambassador of our mission.
What Were Looking For - A strategic and relational leader who can inspire generosity and drive fundraising results.
- Proven success in growing donor bases, cultivating major donors, and securing grants or sponsorships.
- Experience leading or strategizing major fundraising events such as galas, walks, or peer-to-peer campaigns.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills to connect people to a mission.
- Experience guiding marketing and communications strategies.
- A collaborative spirit someone who loves working with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, community engagement, or related work.
- Bachelor's degree required
Bonus Skills - Knowledge of donor management systems or CRMs.
- Bilingual or multicultural communication skills.
- Familiarity with grassroots, faith-based, or community-driven nonprofit work.
Compensation Base salary range of
$65,000$75,000 , commensurate with experience, plus
up to $3,000 in annual performance incentives tied to fundraising goals.
This is a
primarily in-person role based at Common Hearts Indian Trail office. The Engagement Director is expected to be actively engaged in the community through meetings, events, and donor visits. Limited remote work typically up to one day per week may be available depending on responsibilities and organizational needs.
Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel.
Common Heart is an
Equal Opportunity Employer . Learn more about us at CommonHeart.org. See Job Description for more details.
Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours, 1 day per week,