Senior Director, Foundation and Community Relations

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. You’ll learn more about this during the recruitment process.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for serving as a Universal Orlando Foundation’s spokesperson/representative in the community and overseeing fundraising efforts, grant assessment, marketing/communications and IRS compliance processes. Uses initiative and good judgment; works independently with little supervision and maintains strict confidentiality. Responsible for serving as a Universal Orlando corporate representative in the community; works closely with department leadership on the development and implementation of annual strategic plan; manages UOF and UO CR representatives; oversee corporate’s monthly charitable donation process.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing strategy for several aspects of the UO Foundation including fundraising efforts and Issue Focused Fund grants program; serve as external spokesperson for the Foundation and represent the organization at local high profile events
• Responsible for all aspects of organizing, managing and selling major fund raising activities such as the annual Charity Classic event and auction, which generate foundation funds and in-kind contributions.
• Represents Universal Orlando Foundation and UO Community Relations in the community and enhances external relationships. Serves as Universal Orlando Foundation spokesperson at internal and external presentations.
• Assist in development and implementation of the company’s annual community relations strategic plan and initiatives; oversee monthly corporate in-kind donation process and compassion program.
• Facilitates grant application process, including assessment and evaluation of each grant application for General and Issue Focused Funds; leads quarterly Review Committee meetings.
• Responsible for ensuring all Foundation activities are IRS compliant; activities include annual state solicitation registrations, FMV determination and correspondence, and year end reporting; manages organization’s daily financials; oversees budget, invoicing and collections.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Public Relations or Communications is required

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years community relations’ experience is required with an emphasis on charitable giving/non-profit organizations preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to lead efforts of others without direct reporting relationship
• Thorough understanding of corporate foundation IRS compliance activities
• Strong budget management skills
• Excellent fundraising skills including the ability to secure in kind and cash donations

 

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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