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Goodwill Industries of Middle GA and the CSRA

Vice President of Marketing and Development

Goodwill Industries of Middle GA and the CSRA, Macon, Georgia, us, 31297


Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityCompany DescriptionGoodwill Industries has embraced the philosophy of helping people with achieving “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 world-wide.

In 1996, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. expanded its territory into Augusta Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina, increasing the number of service counties to 35 to become Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area. Committed to building lives, families, and communities one career at a time, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA has built on its long tradition of quality job training programs, employment counseling, and job placement.

Helms College

In July 2007 Helms College (www.helms.edu) was established in Macon by Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) with the sole focus of creating a post-secondary educational model for Goodwill Industries that provides skills training in the culinary arts, health services and other occupational areas that lead to meaningful middle-skills careers in the 21st century. Helms College opened a second campus in Augusta in the fall of 2012 with plans for additional campuses in Georgia and beyond.

Job Description

Vice President of Marketing and Development

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).

Fundraising and Development

Support Goodwill’s long-range strategic plan, establish annual business plans and annual fundraising budget.

Implement $20 million Helms College comprehensive campaign.

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

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

Provide regular fundraising and budget reports to Goodwill’s President/CEO.

Help create philanthropic culture with Goodwill Board members and employees.

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

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

Assure compliance with all regulations, laws, and the Foundation’s by-laws.

Responsible for leading Volunteer Services and Faith Community Relations initiatives.

Marketing, Communications and Public Relations

Provide leadership to marketing and communications department.

Responsible for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations process.

Act as Goodwill media liaison coordinating media interest.

Promote President as “Chief Story Teller” in all regions.

Stay abreast of developments in the field of M/C/PR.

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

QualificationsExperience & Education:

Professional experience in a nonprofit organization with documented success in fundraising.

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 plan.

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

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

A polished public speaker and presenter with outstanding media relations skills.

Additional Information

Augusta and Macon, Georgia

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's benefit package includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 100% company matched 401k plan, paid personal time off and paid holidays.

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:

Laine P. DreherVice President of Human ResourcesGoodwill 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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