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Better Together · 4 months ago

Director of Community Advancement for North Central Florida

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

1+ years exp

Better Together is seeking a Director of Community Advancement to oversee relationship building with churches, local donors, employers, and community partners in North Central Florida. The role involves researching and sharing programs to inspire community involvement and support the mission of Better Together.

Social Assistance

Responsibilities

Research, recruit, and secure new church partners to support Better Families and Better Jobs

Build relationships with pastors and church leaders to cast vision and gain buy-in

Equip churches to successfully launch and sustain volunteer-driven programming

Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and ensure smooth handoff to regional teams post-engagement

Research and secure partnerships with local and regional employers to support Better Jobs

Recruit employers to participate in job fairs, second-chance hiring, and sponsorship opportunities

Communicate value to employers through personalized outreach, presentations, and follow-up

Collaborate with regional teams to ensure partner success and retention

Identify and cultivate new donor prospects—individuals, businesses, and foundations

Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations aligned with donor interests

Partner with the CEO and development team to move prospects through the donor pipeline

Support strategic fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and special events

Track all partner and donor engagement using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Follow up with excellence, professionalism, and intentionality

Collaborate across teams to ensure partner experience is consistent, mission-aligned, and impactful

Analyze trends, surface opportunities, and make recommendations to improve growth strategies

Qualification

Fundraising experienceSales skillsRelationship managementBilingualCRM proficiencyResearch skillsCommunicationAttention to detailTeam collaborationPresentation skills