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Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc.

Vice President of Marketing and Development

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc., Macon, Georgia, us, 31297


Vice President of Marketing and Development

Full-time

Goodwill Industries has embraced the philosophy of helping people achieve "abundant living" since its founding in 1902 by the Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister. Today, Goodwill Industries is a $6 billion plus federation of 170 autonomous members worldwide.

The incoming Vice President of Marketing and Development will direct marketing, communications, and public relations, both internal and external. This Executive will provide overall leadership for fundraising/development programs, ensuring all fundraising and marketing activities are aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) and Helms College (HC). Successful candidates will be energized by and aligned with Reverend Edgar Helms’ faith-based social enterprise approach to eliminate poverty through education and career development.

ResponsibilitiesFundraising and Development

Support Goodwill’s long-range strategic plan, establish annual business plans and fundraising budgets including capital campaigns, annual campaigns, planned giving, major gifts, and grants.

Implement a $20 million Helms College comprehensive campaign with individual capital campaigns in four communities within GIMG territory.

Build relationships with key stakeholders such as corporations, elected officials, non-profit organizations, foundations, and citizens of the territory.

Actively participate in the solicitation of donations, major gifts, and grants.

Provide regular fundraising and budget reports to Goodwill’s President/CEO and the Goodwill Works Foundation Board of Directors.

Lead major events in each region to fuel the annual campaign and mission awareness.

Plan, develop, and implement policies and procedures of the Foundation.

Responsible for leading Volunteer Services and Faith Community Relations initiatives.

Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations

Provide leadership to marketing and communications department, overseeing all internal and external agency communications.

Responsible for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing, communications, and public relations process that conveys Goodwill’s mission.

Act as Goodwill media liaison coordinating media interest and providing appropriate responses to media requests.

Stay abreast of developments in the field of M/C/PR to further Goodwill’s operational success.

Multiply four-fold the charity PR and donated positive media coverage regionally and nationally for Helms College.

Experience & Education

Professional experience in a nonprofit organization with documented success in fundraising and cultivating donor relationships.

Experience supervising administrative, marketing, fundraising, and program staff.

Strategic planning and budgeting experience.

Established relationships with senior leadership at regional and national foundations.

Experience building relationships and fundraising in the faith community sphere.

Skills Needed

High energy and a passion for GIMG’s mission is essential.

Ability to construct, articulate, and implement strategic and department development plans.

A professional and resourceful style; ability to work independently and as a team player.

Leadership, team building, interpersonal, and time management skills.

A polished public speaker with outstanding media relations skills.

Location

The Vice President of Marketing and Development will have responsibility for Goodwill’s entire territory. Corporate offices are located in Augusta and Macon, Georgia.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia offers a competitive compensation package which includes major medical and dental insurance and a 100% matching 401K plan.

Applicants should be energized by Dr. Helms’ vision to eliminate poverty and create new economic energy through middle-skills education and career development services.

Interested candidates should apply to:

Vice President of Human Resources

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc.

www.goodwillworks.org

We build lives, families, and communities, one career at a time by helping people discover their God-given gifts through work, education, and career services.

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