Community Engagement Officer

The Bethesda Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Community Engagement Officer. This position reports to the Vice President of Foundation Operations and is responsible for generating and cultivating leads for event and community support, event management, supporting internal and external marketing relationships as well as direct engagement and fundraising/sales with the community on behalf of Bethesda and Good Samaritan Foundations.

The Bethesda Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Community Engagement Officer. This position reports to the Vice President of Foundation Operations and is responsible for generating and cultivating leads for event and community support, event management, supporting internal and external marketing relationships as well as direct engagement and fundraising/sales with the community on behalf of Bethesda and Good Samaritan Foundations.

The Bethesda Foundation (the philanthropic arm for Bethesda Hospitals, Hospice of Cincinnati & Fernside), combined with Good Samaritan Foundation (the philanthropic arm for Good Samaritan Hospitals, Good Samaritan Free Health Clinic and Good Samaritan College of Nursing), host five signature events annually, with net revenue over one million dollars.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement strategies to engage the donor community - corporate and individual - regarding philanthropic efforts - fundraising events, community initiatives and capital projects.
• Develop strategies and lead efforts to promote the foundation's corporate partner program.
• Work as a part of the events and communications team, executing our signature fundraising and cultivation events – including but not limited to marketing, fundraising, event execution.
• Lead Foundation marketing efforts- web, social media, annual reports, and publications. Identify opportunities and develop strategies to engage various constituencies - both internal and external.
• Perform general duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and demonstrated success in sales, marketing, or community relations in the Greater Cincinnati market.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to generate and cultivate leads for events and community support.
• Will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and professionalism in their desire to excel in a not-for-profit environment.

All interested candidates should apply by September 19th. Please send your resume and salary requirements to Dana Smith, Executive Assistant to the Foundation President at Dana_Smith@trihealth.com. Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000/year.