Coordinator, Giving & Partnerships

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Red Sox Foundation is one of the largest team charities in Major League Baseball, strategically using its platform to be a leading source of hope and positivity off the field in the areas of health, education and recreation. By coupling our year-round, direct-service programming with our grant-making initiatives and core partnerships, we utilize a unique model as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to effectively triple our impact in New England and Lee County, Florida. It is the passion of the best fans in baseball that make our work possible.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role is responsible for assisting the Manager of Giving & Partnerships with coordinating and executing all of the Red Sox Foundation's internal and external giving initiatives. They will also be tasked with helping systematize various giving initiatives, while growing and expanding the scope, reach and participation of those initiatives. This individual will be responsible for working collaboratively with all departments within the Red Sox Foundation, along with various other individuals and departments at the Boston Red Sox. There is a large focus on Foundation's Donated Tickets program, which operates across all 81 Boston Red Sox home games, and post-season games.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Manager of Giving and Partnerships with the execution and development of all internal & external giving initiatives, including:
• Donated Tickets Program: Execute the distribution of donated tickets to various community organizations for each Boston Red Sox home game in the regular and post-season. Support with evaluation and reporting.
• Core Partner Management: Serve as a liaison between the Foundation and the Foundation's core partners, in collaboration with the Foundation's Development Team, as appropriate: the Dimock Center, Home Base Program and the Jimmy Fund.
• New England Service Scholarships: Assist with the creation, distribution and review of applications. Support sponsor integration. Assist with recipient communications. Support the Game Day Ceremony and reporting.
• The IMPACT Awards: Assist with the creation, distribution and review of applications. Support sponsor integration. Assist with recipient communications. Support the Game Day Ceremony and reporting.
• Little League Stipend Program: Assist with the creation, distribution and review of applications. Support sponsor integration. Assist with recipient communications. Support the Game Day Ceremony.
• Charitable Giving: Assist with the online process of grant submissions, including the review and preparation of Committee meetings. Support with recipient communications and quarterly reporting.
• Support the Manager of Giving & Partnerships with all internal and external inquiries for partnership with the Red Sox Foundation.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager of Giving & Partnerships to migrate all Giving Initiative data and information into Salesforce to improve tracking, communications, evaluations and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager of Giving & Partnerships to innovate, improve and grow all giving initiatives to ensure larger impact across New England.
• Work collaboratively with RSF staff to support fundraising and programming efforts as necessary.

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic and desire to support youth and families in our communities.
• Works well under pressure and is able to multitask with strong organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork, organization, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in fast-paced, unstructured, and frequently changing environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We're committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don't apply to positions because they don't meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we've been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rno943-3-145-155-254-42 in your application.