Volunteer & Partnerships Engagement Lead

Cunningham Children's Home; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cunningham Children’s Home is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to collaborate with the Advancement Department, lead volunteer initiatives, and drive fundraising events. The role focuses on building community partnerships and engaging donors through both in-person and digital activities.

You will train volunteers, represent Cunningham in tours and outreach, and help shape engagement strategies to support the mission and impact for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years in communications, donor relations, sales, public relations, business or a related field
• Illinois Driver’s License and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Advancement Department to advance Cunningham’s mission via special events and fundraising programs.
• Recruit, engage, and train volunteers for fundraising and marketing programs.
• Plan, coordinate and execute in-person and digital fundraising events.
• Build support from corporate sector and cultivate community partnerships.
• Represent Cunningham through tours, presentations and outreach.

Skills

Public communication

Relationship building

Organization

Teamwork

Budget awareness

Mission communication

Adaptability

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High School or better

Bachelors or better

Job description

Cunningham Children’s Home is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to collaborate with the Advancement Department, lead volunteer initiatives, and drive fundraising events. The role focuses on building community partnerships and engaging donors through both in-person and digital activities.

You will train volunteers, represent Cunningham in tours and outreach, and help shape engagement strategies to support the mission and impact for youth and families.