Foundation Director
The Foundation Director provides strategic and operational leadership for REV's #UpTheGood Foundation, ensuring the effective advancement of community impact initiatives through increased awareness, meaningful volunteerism, and sustainable fundraising efforts. This role stewards the #UpTheGood Foundation's mission, resources, and relationships in alignment with REV's values, strategic priorities, and commitment to community well-being.
Assumes responsibility for #UpTheGood Foundation awareness and community presence:
- Develops and executes strategies that increase awareness of the Foundation's mission, programs, and community impact
- Serves as a visible ambassador and representative of the Foundation within the community and organization
- Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging, storytelling, and brand alignment
- Oversees communication efforts related to Foundation initiatives, events, and outcomes
Assumes responsibility for volunteerism and community engagement:
- Designs, implements, and evaluates volunteer programs that engage employees, members, and community partners
- Aligns volunteer initiatives with organizational culture, strategic priorities, and community needs
- Tracks, measures, and reports volunteer participation, engagement, and impact
- Promotes community service and civic involvement across the organization
Assumes responsibility for fundraising and resource development:
- Develops and manages comprehensive fundraising strategies, including campaigns, events, sponsorships, and grants
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners
- Establishes fundraising goals, timelines, and performance metrics
- Ensures effective donor stewardship, recognition, and reporting practices
Assumes responsibility for #UpTheGood Foundation leadership, governance, and operations:
- Provides leadership for the overall performance, sustainability, and strategic direction of the Foundation
- Supports governance activities, including board or committee engagement, reporting, and planning
- Develops and manages the operating budget and financial resources
- Establishes policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliant and effective operations
- Monitors performance metrics and adjusts strategies to maximize community impact
Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
Education/Certification & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required; nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, or related field preferred
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or community engagement
- Demonstrated success in donor relations, fundraising, and volunteer program development
- Experience working with boards, committees, or executive leadership preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- Critical thinker with strong execution discipline
- Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Ability to models organizational values and community-focused purpose
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and accountability
- Builds trust and credibility with donors, volunteers, partners, and internal stakeholders
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities