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Community Progress Council · 1 day ago

Director of Community Relations

Community Progress Council (CPC) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Community Relations to join their leadership team. This role is critical to advancing CPC’s mission by building strong community relationships and securing resources that sustain and grow relationships and client support programs.

CommunitiesEducationFinanceNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Drive Program Sustainability: In collaboration with program staff, utilize data and outcomes from client support programs (Housing, Coaching, WIC, Head Start, etc) to identify and pursue funding opportunities that support program growth
Lead Grant Strategy: Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure new funding streams
Build Strategic Relationships: Collaborate with community organizations, businesses, and key stakeholders to expand CPC’s reach and impact
Collaborate on Outreach: Partner with the Marketing team to design and implement community outreach initiatives that promote CPC’s programs and services and build awareness
Events: In partnership with other departments, lead the planning and execution of key community engagement opportunities that build community awareness of CPC mission and impact and increase community engagement with CPC. Events include but are not limited to: GLY, NNO, Self-Sufficiency Ceremony, Poverty Simulations, GA ceremonies, Rent to Success, and targeted stakeholder events
Advance Resource Development: Explore innovative approaches to diversify funding sources and strengthen program resilience. This may include but is not limited to managing annual end of year appeal, sponsorships, in-kind donations, and developing meaningful volunteer opportunities
Monitor Impact: Oversee record-keeping to track and report on efforts, ensuring alignment with CPC’s mission and strategic goals

Qualification

Grant ExpertiseData ManagementStrategic ThinkingInnovative Problem-SolvingCollaborative LeadershipCommunity EngagementFinance AlignmentCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Proven experience researching, writing, securing and managing grants for nonprofit programs
Ability to connect program outcomes to funding opportunities and craft compelling cases for support
Skilled at working across departments and building strong community relationships
Comfortable managing data bases and analyzing data to use metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate impact
Energized by finding creative solutions to sustain and grow programs
Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
401(k) with match
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid vacation
Sick time
Personal days
Flexible remote options

Company

Community Progress Council

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Community Progress Council is a nonprofit association that supports and provides self-sufficiency, housing & financial counseling services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Linda Spoon, M.Ed., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Luisa Olivo-Wolf, MA
Assistant Chief Program Officer
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