Chief Philanthropy & Advancement Officer

Goodwill Industries of Michiana; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Michiana seeks a Public Relations Manager to drive strategic fundraising initiatives that support its mission and financial sustainability. This role will work closely with the Grant Manager, Marketing, and Community Engagement teams to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding, and promote philanthropic engagement.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the role contributes to executive leadership decisions and long-term sustainability, reinforcing the organization’s

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Five to eight years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with donor management and CRM systems (Donor Perfect, Bloomerang, Salesforce).
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally regionally to support donor engagement and events.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance to travel to multiple sites.
• Authorized to work in the United States. Flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and leadership.
• Partner with the President & CEO and CFO to set annual philanthropic revenue goals.
• Develop and evaluate fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors across individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners.
• Collaborate with the Board and Community Engagement Committee to foster partnerships and donor engagement.
• Lead annual giving campaigns, capital campaigns, sponsorships, and other fundraising efforts.
• Represent the organization in the community as an ambassador for its mission and impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor management

CRM systems

Communication

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

Donor Perfect

Bloomerang

Salesforce

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Michiana seeks a Public Relations Manager to drive strategic fundraising initiatives that support its mission and financial sustainability. This role will work closely with the Grant Manager, Marketing, and Community Engagement teams to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding, and promote philanthropic engagement.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the role contributes to executive leadership decisions and long-term sustainability, reinforcing the organization’s