SUMMARY:

The Community Engagement & Events Manager leads community-driven fundraising and engagement initiatives that inspire philanthropy and mobilize support for the Thurston County Food Bank's mission. By building meaningful relationships with businesses, service clubs, community organizations, and local leaders, this role expands financial resources, increases community awareness, and fosters partnerships that help ensure everyone has access to nutritious food.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Develop, cultivate, and steward relationships with local businesses, corporate partners, civic organizations, and community leaders to advance the organization's mission and strengthen community investment.

• Coordinate annual giving campaigns, donor communications, sponsorship activities, and fundraising initiatives in partnership with the Development Director.

• Coordinate organizational fundraising events, including the annual breakfast and other signature events, by managing timelines, logistics, planning meetings, vendors, volunteers, and event committees.

• Coordinate event budgets and expenses to ensure responsible stewardship of resources and successful event outcomes.

• Collaborate with development, communications, and program staff to deliver consistent donor engagement, community messaging, and event experiences.

• Maintain accurate donor, sponsor, and event records within the CRM system and prepare reports that measure fundraising, sponsorship, and engagement performance.

• Ensure fundraising activities, partnerships, and events reflect TCFB's mission, values, and commitment to community-centered service.

• Support achievement of annual fundraising, sponsorship, and community engagement goals through relationship-building, stewardship, and coordinated outreach.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, sales, community engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success securing charitable gifts, sponsorships, or partnership revenue.
• Experience planning and coordinating fundraising or community events.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, public speaking, and written communication skills.
• Experience using CRM or donor management systems.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a nonprofit organization, particularly in fundraising, development, or community engagement.

Experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers or volunteer committees.

Knowledge of donor cultivation, stewardship, and annual giving strategies.

Familiarity with the Thurston County business and nonprofit community or the demonstrated ability to quickly build community relationships.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDES:
• Achieving annual fundraising, sponsorship, and community engagement goals.
• Building and sustaining meaningful partnerships with businesses, community organizations, donors, volunteers, and sponsors.
• Successfully coordinating fundraising events that meet participation, revenue, stewardship, and budget expectations.
• Expanding community awareness of and engagement with the Thurston County Food Bank.
• Collaborating effectively across departments and with community partners to advance the organization's mission.

COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE SKILLS:

The following is the common technology used in this position and is not all-inclusive:
• Experience using CRM or donor management systems.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer literacy including the use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Regularly sit
• Regularly use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel.
• Regularly walk, stand, and drive a car to sites and meetings.
• Occasionally reach above your head with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Team lift or equipment should be used over 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

This position requires availability for extended or non traditional hours as needed to perform job duties. The position also requires periodic participation and attendance at related program events and training.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Status: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Full Range from Service Years $39.00-$53.99 ($81,120 - $112,299.20) with a starting range of $39.00 ($81,120) to $42.62 ($88,649.60)
Benefits package includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a SIMPLE IRA 3% match after one year in a benefit-eligible position.