Director, Community Relations

Who are the Frisco RoughRiders?
We are the Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and are located 20 miles north of Dallas. Frisco is one of the fastest growing cities in America and one of the top markets in the country.

Do You Want To Be A SUPERSTAR?
In mostly every industry you'll find people who are content with where they are. However, you'll also find people who have the drive, will and determination to keep getting better every single day. With the Frisco RoughRiders we pride ourselves on hiring those types of people in every department, and especially in ticket sales. Under the leadership of the Greenberg Sports Group, we want to hire stars that will become superstars in the sports industry. After you've established yourself as a top producer with the RoughRiders, we'll want to promote you here or you'll have opportunities within Greenberg Sports Group. If you are interested in becoming a SUPERSTAR, then you've come to the right place.

Director, Community Relations


JOB DESCRIPTION

• Cultivate and lead the organization's interaction with community organizations, businesses and individuals to ensure the implementation and administration of the teams mission
• Develop, direct and perform activities resulting in the development of resources including major gift acquisition, annual and direct mail campaigns, special fundraising initiatives, grant solicitation and capital campaigns
• Design and develop special events created for fundraising, cultivation and/or donor recognition purposes, including key annual events such as Family Night Out and Riders Golf Classic
• Responsible for leveraging Frisco RoughRiders game night fundraising opportunities for our community efforts during all 69 home games each season including jersey auctions and memorabilia sales when applicable
• Oversee the 50/50 raffle each Frisco RoughRiders game night, including set-up, staffing, leading the sales efforts, collection and distribution of awarded funds
• Manage current school and community partnerships and programs, and develop new outreach opportunities
• Create and manage volunteer recruitment programs including engagement and activation
• Oversee all requests for Frisco Roughriders donations, player appearances and other requests from individuals, events and organizations
• Facilitate work of the Foundation/Community Board including planning, preparing for Board meetings, recording of minutes and generating communication updates to Board members
• Proactively interact with the RoughRiders media relations and marketing department on the monitoring and upkeep of timely digital content, including website, social media and other external communications
• Work across multiple departments for event planning, game night needs and special fundraising initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum three (3) years fundraising or equivalent experience with demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation and maintaining relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and volunteers
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and foundation best practices
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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