Director of Community Relations

Community Progress Council Inc•York, PA

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating a lasting impact and ensuring programs thrive for years to come? Community Progress Council (CPC) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Community Relations to join our leadership team. This role is critical to advancing CPC’s mission by building strong community relationships and securing resources that sustain and grow relationships and client support programs. As the Director of Community Relations, you will leverage program outcomes to identify program funding opportunities, strengthen community connections, and champion initiatives that ensure long-term success. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, Chief Programs Officer, and the Director of Development, you will lead efforts to promote CPC’s programs, engage stakeholders, and secure grants and other resources that fuel our mission.

Requirements

Grant Expertise: Proven experience researching, writing, securing and managing grants for nonprofit programs.
Strategic Thinker: Ability to connect program outcomes to funding opportunities and craft compelling cases for support.
Collaborative Leader: Skilled at working across departments and building strong community relationships.
Data-Driven: Comfortable managing data bases and analyzing data to use metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
Innovative Problem-Solver: Energized by finding creative solutions to sustain and grow programs.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; experience in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred.
Community: Promotes CPC’s comprehensive approach and engages stakeholders to strengthen program sustainability.
Relationships: Builds and nurtures partnerships that expand CPC’s impact.
Influence: Serves as a trusted advocate for CPC’s mission and programs.
Communication: Crafts clear, compelling messages to inspire funders and partners.
Project Management: Organizes and executes sustainability initiatives with precision and accountability.
Finance: Aligns funding strategies with CPC’s short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

Drive Program Sustainability: In collaboration with program staff, utilize data and outcomes from client support programs (Housing, Coaching, WIC, Head Start, etc) to identify and pursue funding opportunities that support program growth.
Lead Grant Strategy: Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure new funding streams.
Build Strategic Relationships: Collaborate with community organizations, businesses, and key stakeholders to expand CPC’s reach and impact.
Collaborate on Outreach: Partner with the Marketing team to design and implement community outreach initiatives that promote CPC’s programs and services and build awareness.
Events: In partnership with other departments, lead the planning and execution of key community engagement opportunities that build community awareness of CPC mission and impact and increase community engagement with CPC. Events include but are not limited to: GLY, NNO, Self-Sufficiency Ceremony, Poverty Simulations, GA ceremonies, Rent to Success, and targeted stakeholder events.
Advance Resource Development: Explore innovative approaches to diversify funding sources and strengthen program resilience. This may include but is not limited to managing annual end of year appeal, sponsorships, in-kind donations, and developing meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Monitor Impact: Oversee record-keeping to track and report on efforts, ensuring alignment with CPC’s mission and strategic goals.