Director of Community Engagement

Through relationships, the Community Foundation of Boone County unites people, organizations, and philanthropy to create a thriving community for all. We empower and engage our community to make a difference right here at home. We invest in people who are working to address local needs and transform lives, while leading a vision to collaboratively address the root causes of challenges facing our community in diverse and equitable ways. With more than $31 million in net assets, we work with donors to create permanent funds for charitable giving to strengthen Boone County for generations to come. Since our inception in 1991, we have granted more than $29 million in scholarships and grants and have grown our net assets to $31 million. They will bring enthusiasm to community initiatives, inspire collaboration, and authentically engage with our local partners.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Community Engagement reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is a full-time position, working an average of 40 hours a week. This role works in a collaborative and integrated manner with the CFBC team and throughout the community, assisting CFBC in making significant progress towards meeting its goals of addressing local needs and working to identify and solve the root causes. They manage relationships with nonprofits, grantees, and fund advisors, coordinate community-facing programs, and assist with donor stewardship. They are someone with empathy, a passion for community leadership, and an entrepreneurial spirit who thrive on connectivity and talking with people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

NONPROFIT RELATIONSHIPS

Develop meaningful relationships with Boone County-serving nonprofits by deeply understanding their work, unique needs, and opportunities to further strengthen the organizations. Be the liaison between CFBC and the nonprofits. Regularly convene and engage with the nonprofits to learn areas of need and ways CFBC can best support their mission.

GRANTEE SITE VISITS

Conduct site visits to current and potential grantees to develop relationships, and assess program relevance, organizational integrity, and stability. Bring back insight to uplift best practices, identify new solutions, and inform and shape strategy. Monitor grant impact, provide resources and support for grantseekers, and bring CFBC team along for visits when able. Collaborate with Director of Education and Grantmaking to ensure grantees and potential applicants understand how they can partner with CFBC.

WOMEN OF IMPACT

Coordinate, plan, and execute this group, including secure sponsorships and meeting spaces, communicate with nonprofits and vet nominees, and coordinate efforts of the Steering Committee to prepare for quarterly meetings and twice a year social gatherings. Think innovatively to expand the group and work with Director of Communications to raise awareness and increase membership.

BOONE COUNTY NONPROFIT NETWORK

Coordinate and secure educational opportunities for local nonprofits. Promote events, increase attendance, and grow the program to best support the professional development of our nonprofits.

CONNECT BOONE COUNTY

Raise awareness and increase usage of volunteers and nonprofits. Come alongside nonprofits to help them grow more comfortable and proficient in using the program. Work with Director of Communications in marketing the program to targeted audiences, including schools, local businesses, and libraries.

FUND ADVISOR RELATIONS

Invite fund advisors to grantee site visits when applicable. Share site visit findings with the fund advisors who awarded the grants. Support CEO with fund advisor relations and donor development.

COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND DEVELOPMENT

Assist Director of Communications with growth and development of the Community Impact Fund.

DONOR STEWARDSHIP

Support donor stewardship workflow.

COMMUNITY PRESENCE

Coordinate CFBC presence at community events and meetings with staff and Board of Directors.

Other program-related duties associated with the Foundation’s initiative work.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

The Foundation staff is small; therefore, teamwork is an essential part of this position. The ideal candidate works effectively within a team environment, while also independently with an entrepreneurial spirit. The Foundation requires a candidate who is self-motivated to initiate projects, seek out answers, and schedule meetings. Successful candidates have a vibrant and outgoing personality to foster genuine connections with diverse stakeholders.

• Innovative, results-driven professional with a passion for community engagement
• Demonstrates understanding of Boone County
• Exhibits a commitment to serve the community and passion for CFBC’s values and purpose
• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable, humble, tact, and speaks with discretion
• Has a genuine and approachable demeanor in building trust and strengthening relationships
• Demonstrates authentic curiosity and enthusiasm for building trusting relationships with stakeholders (grantees, community leaders, board members, and others) in urban and rural settings
• Ability to develop plans, set priorities, and implement overarching organizational strategies
• Strategic thinking, excellent organization, and knowing how to task and motivate
• Familiarity with philanthropy, nonprofit sector, and development
• Experience in donor stewardship and development work is preferred
• Remains flexible and successful within a changing environment

Ability to work in a hybrid office setting at our office in Lebanon: 2 days in the office and 3 remote. Some evenings and weekends as needed based on events and meetings. Boone County residency is preferred due to the focus of the role.