Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement

Easter Seals Florida Inc; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Easter Seals Florida Inc in Palm Beach County is seeking a part-time Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement to build relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community leaders. This role focuses on expanding philanthropic support and serving as a mission ambassador.

You will identify sponsorship opportunities, coordinate donor visits and program tours, and work with the advisory board to grow engagement across Palm Beach County.

Qualifications

• Proven success in relationship-building, community engagement, fundraising, or related field.
• Strong connections within Palm Beach County preferred.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, and donor CRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Regular travel throughout Palm Beach County is required.
• Reliable transportation and driver requirements are required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with donors, corporate partners, and leaders.
• Identify and cultivate new philanthropic and sponsorship opportunities.
• Represent Easterseals Florida at events and meetings in Palm Beach County.
• Engage Advisory Board members in fundraising and outreach.
• Coordinate donor visits, tours, and experiences.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow community support and investment.

Skills

Relationship-building

Community engagement

Fundraising

Business development

Communication

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Internet-based tools

Job description

Pay rate will be $40.00 per hour

Part-time position working 20 to 25 hours per week

Do you have a passion for building relationships and connecting people to a meaningful mission? Easterseals Florida is seeking a dynamic, community-connected professional to serve as our Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement in Palm Beach County.

In this highly visible role, you'll cultivate relationships with donors, business leaders, community partners, and civic organizations to expand awareness, engagement, and philanthropic support for Easterseals Florida. You'll serve as an ambassador for our mission, connecting individuals and organizations with opportunities to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, adults, and families we serve.

What You'll Do

• Build and strengthen relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community leaders
• Identify and cultivate new philanthropic and sponsorship opportunities
• Represent Easterseals Florida at networking events, business meetings, and community gatherings throughout Palm Beach County
• Engage and support Advisory Board members in advancing fundraising and community engagement efforts
• Coordinate donor visits, program tours, and mission-focused experiences
• Collaborate with philanthropy leadership to grow community support and charitable investment

What We're Looking For

• Proven success in relationship-building, community engagement, business development, fundraising, or a related field
• Strong connections within Palm Beach County preferred
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, and donor database/CRM systems
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in a community-facing role
• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Passion for Easterseals Florida's mission and commitment to serving individuals with disabilities and other community needs
• Regular travel throughout Palm Beach County is required
• Reliable transportation and the ability to meet Easterseals Florida's driver requirements are required

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2026) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at [phone], [e-mail], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.