Community Giving Coordinator

Full-time

Description

About Second Harvest

At Second Harvest, we believe that healthy food belongs to us all.

Since 1986 we have supported our neighbors to achieve food security across 16 counties in southwestern Wisconsin. As a food bank, we work with a network of over 300 food distribution partners to achieve our strategic goals of nutrition security and food equity for all.

Vision - Everyone in our Community has enough nutritious food to thrive.

Mission - Second Harvest exists to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.

Values – Integrity Trust Humility Inclusion Equity Innovation

Summary: The Community Giving Coordinator supports, promotes, enables, and manages the efforts of companies, clubs, schools, and other organizations that choose to raise funds and/or collect food for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin (SHF). The coordinator helps organizations engage and educate their employees/members/clients/students/etc. as partners in our mission to end hunger through their own campaigns and events. As part of the fundraising team, this role is essential to growing SHF’s donor base by supporting the creation and enhancement of meaningful giving opportunities and relationships in the community.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Plan, manage, support, and promote fund & food drives (FFDs) and other third-party and cause marketing endeavors that engage the community to be part of advancing the mission of SHF. In particular:

Serve as the point of contact for businesses and organizations conducting FFDs.

Manage FFD assets (such as barrels, cash jars, etc.)

Coordinate all related internal and external communication, in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Department

Oversee and coordinate existing fundraising campaigns, including and not limited to Stamp Out Hunger (May), All City Swim & Dive (summer), Hunger Action Month (September), and Share Your Holidays (November/December).

Ensure coordinated efforts among all internal and external stakeholders by scheduling and leading cross-departmental meetings and managing other communication before, during, and after each campaign/event

Manage relevant records and collateral

Supervise and provide on-site logistics and event management

Seek and create new opportunities for community giving.

Foster relationships with prospective corporate donors in partnership with the Donor Relations Officers – Corporate Giving, adding to this critical pipeline

Proactively identify new FFD hosts/participants

Deepen engagement with corporate and community groups

Collaborate effectively with other SHF teams involved in FFDs and other third-party endeavors.

For example:

Maintain accurate messaging, event graphics and collateral, participation instructions, etc., in print, on the SHF website, and elsewhere, with the Marketing & Communications Department

Coordinate barrel delivery and pickup with the Operations Department when needed

Facilitate volunteer opportunities with the Volunteer Services Department

Work with Donor Relations Support Specialists to process gifts and other reporting

Align outreach and stewardship efforts with the Donor Relations Officers, who manage relationships with corporate donors and fiscal sponsorship of campaigns.

Represent SHF as spokesperson and/or presenter at community events.

Maintain accurate constituent records in Raiser’s Edge.

Serve as an active member of the Development Team, contributing to goal setting and the enhancement of processes and procedures.

Report and analyze results of events, campaigns, FFDs, etc.

Skills & Abilities

Personal Effectiveness

Establish and manage plans and timelines for multi-faceted projects involving teams in various departments (Development, Marketing & Communications, Operations, Transportation, Partnerships & Programs).

Ensure project elements are clearly communicated and well executed.

Clearly communicate SHF’s Mission ensuring everyone works towards the same goals.

Create a positive environment where two-way communication and strong trust are established.

Effectively solve problems.

Excellent administrative skills and strong attention to detail, including maintenance and organization of electronic and paper files.

Ability to project integrity, energetic presence, calm under fire, and commitment to continuous improvement. Must be approachable and professional.

Ability to cultivate and develop equitable and inclusive working relationships with staff, volunteers, community partners, vendors and applicants.

Communications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to all levels of the organization, and the ability to build appropriate rapport.

Create effective group presentations and conduct productive meetings.

Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, listening and writing) and judgment, including the ability to collaborate and build relationships inside and outside the organization.

Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries, special requests, and complaints.

Write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.

Effectively present information and respond to questions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, the individual should have a working knowledge of and proficiency in or ability to quickly learn and implement: Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (CRM), GoFundMe Pro (online fundraising platform)

A basic understanding of web page functionality and related technology (online forms, etc.) is desired to enable effective collaboration with SHF’s Marketing & Communications team

Supervisory Responsibility

Volunteers as required.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in project management, fundraising, and/or marketing.

Ability to manage complex projects and events.

Ability to travel throughout service area for meetings.

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Successful experience in the non-profit sector.

Lived experience with the impacts of systemic racism, marginalization, and/or food insecurity

Salary Description

$55,600 - $66,700