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JOB TITLE: Mission Engagement AssociateDEPARTMENT: Marketing and Philanthropy REPORTS TO: Mission Engagement ManagerFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptSUMMARY: The Mission Engagement Associate manages the IPAA awards and oversees workplace and civic giving. This includes holiday workplace giving, third-party events, and in-kind giving. The scope of work includes community outreach, volunteer coordination, event support, and donor portfolio management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, manage, and execute cost effective strategies for workplace giving and civic giving, in-kind contributions and specified fundraising campaigns. Maximize net revenue in relation to development expenses. Includes volunteer engagement, related outreach activities, public speaking, and cultivation of community-based giving opportunities.Manage and oversee a portfolio of 75-100 workplace giving, civic, and online donors, including research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to build sustainable relationships through personalized communication, timely follow-up, meaningful engagement, and ongoing stewardshipCoordinate community outreach and public speaking engagement opportunities to facilitate conversations about the effects and root causes of poverty and systematic inequities to increase visibility, awareness, and support for Sound Generations mission. Lead holiday workplace giving campaigns. Partner with department and community partner sites to ensure timely distribution of holiday gifts.Collaborate with the Mission Engagement Manager to establish and grow events, volunteer opportunities, workplace giving initiatives, in-kind contributions, and third-party event support with an emphasis on developing mutually beneficial community relationships.In collaboration with the Mission Engagement Manager, establish and execute strategies to recruit, cultivate, engage, and steward volunteers for fundraising activities, with opportunities to develop volunteers into long-term supporters and advocates of Sound Generations.Coordinate internal and external brand stewardship, including website updates, branded merchandise procurement and inventory, and coordination to ensure consistent application of brand standards across communications and materials.Oversee organizational advertising activities and support institutional giving outreach while cultivating relationships with businesses, civic organizations, community stakeholders, and other institutions to increase visibility, engagement, philanthropic support.Lead procurement and coordination of donated and purchased goods and services for the Golden Gala, including soliciting and securing silent auction and in-kind donations, curating and purchasing wine, décor, and other event materials. Coordinate with vendors and community supporters to ensure a cohesive, high quality, and mission-aligned event experience.Oversee the annual IPAA nomination and awards process strengthening communications and relationship-building with participants, nominators, and community stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve and increase participation and ensure an equitable and inclusive ways experience for all eligible participants.Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality while upholding Sound Generations DEI values at their designated worksite to support business operations, team goals and the public, including participation in department and organizational activities, meetings, and trainings. Assume and effectively discharge other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position may supervise volunteers.RELATIONSHIPS: Supervised by the Mission Engagement Manager.Develop and maintain good relationships with client, staff, volunteers, and persons utilizing the same facilities and the general public. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, ski