Jordan's Furniture · 1 day ago
Director of Public Relations and Philanthropy
Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA 02026, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expJordan's Furniture is seeking a Director of Public Relations & Philanthropy to oversee all Public Relations and Philanthropic strategies across the organization. This role involves leading fundraising efforts and collaborating with various teams to develop impactful programs and events.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies to enhance the organization's reputation and external visibility
Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists and influencers to drive visibility
Oversee drafting of compelling, accurate and newsworthy press releases, pitches, and thought leadership communications to convey key messages and stories about our people and projects
Lead Jordan’s Charitable Foundation strategy and programs that enhance our key focus areas for donations and giving back to the community. Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned to the mission
Cultivate a culture of philanthropy within the organization and bring forward new charitable strategies
Guide the Charitable Foundation Board in achieving fundraising goals and leading donation programs; oversee the planning and execution of all charitable events
Collaborate internally with brand and marketing, internal communications, and executive leadership on PR, fundraising and event messaging and branding to ensure alignment of key initiatives and messaging
Develop strong credibility with executive leadership to align fundraising with organizational priorities; analyze fundraising metrics are meeting key goals
Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks, bringing actionable ideas and insights. Measure and analyze the impact of PR initiatives, tracking key metrics and adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results
Manage, motivate and coach PR team and cross functional partners, act as a brand steward for the Jordan’s Furniture organization
Keep abreast of industry trends and bring new thinking forward; monitor retail, fashion and furniture news, competition, and trends; act as a thought leader for organization and marketing team
Support any other function, responsibility or opportunity as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
8-10+ years PR experience with recent focus on digital media; preferably in retail or agency
Experience in nonprofit fundraising; a deep understanding of nonprofit organization management a distinct advantage
Proven track record of leading, building and implementing high visibility programs that enhance an organization's reputation in the marketplace
Key thought leader comfortable communicating with the media and executing against strategic business plans
Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to gather information, & make decisions
Deep experience developing, writing and presenting media relations recommendations and plans
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to navigate the nuances of building a new team
Communicate efficiently with the ability to present concepts at a broader business level
High business acumen and solid problem-solving skills; curious, confident, and passionate in learning
Experience leading, managing and coaching direct team members
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a tight deadline environment
Demonstrated ability to work with people of various backgrounds, personality traits and levels of authority
Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with an approachable and collaborative approach
Exemplified leadership through strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Benefits
Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision and 40% employee discount
Company
Jordan's Furniture
Jordan's Furniture is a furniture retailer in New England. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-10-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Josh Tatelman
CO-CEO
Peter Bolton
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-04
Furniture Today
2025-06-30
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