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New Search! Maine Community Foundation Vice President of Communications and Marketing

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Position Summary

Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting in their search for their new Vice President of Communications and Marketing. This is an exciting role for an experienced visionary, creative, and strategic leader with expertise in nonprofit/foundation communications and marketing.

The Vice President of Communications and Marketing is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that enhance the Foundation’s visibility, brand, and impact among target audiences (including donors, prospects, and community/opinion leaders across sectors).

Who We Are

MaineCF’s mission is to bring people and resources together to build a better Maine. We hold assets of over $700 million and work statewide with donors and other partners to provide grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships for Maine students. Our 52 employees work from our main office in Ellsworth, the second office in Portland, and remote locations throughout the state.  We have a commitment to equity and expect all staff will use equity to inform their work with us. Please learn more about us by visiting our website: www.mainecf.org.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Foundation Leadership
    • As an active member of the Management Team, participates in strategic planning, general organizational leadership and meetings of MaineCF’s board of directors
    • Represents the Foundation and/or CEO in functions or meetings, as requested
    • Monitors and draws from national trends in philanthropy-related communications broadly and community foundations specifically
    • Participates in national communications networks or community foundation learning opportunities
    • Ensures that all staff and board understand and can deliver core messaging
  • Department Leadership
    • Provides strategic leadership to the communications department, fostering a productive work environment and the professional development of staff
    • Develops and monitors communications and marketing budgets
  • Communications and Marketing Strategy
    • Develops and oversees the implementation of a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy for the Foundation that advances the organizational mission and strategic goals
    • Develops and oversees tailored, impact-oriented communications plans for the foundation’s new initiatives
    • Sets measures of the effectiveness of marketing and communications strategies and activities
  • Public and Media Relations
    • Serves as a spokesperson for the organization
    • Develops a media relations strategy for the Foundation
    • Serves as main point of contact for media, building positive organizational relationships with editors and reporters
    • In collaboration with the CEO and relevant senior leadership, leads the planning and execution of significant events
    • Ensures the strategic placement of advertising and sponsorships to reach key audiences with targeted messaging
  • Crisis Communications
    • Serve as our crisis communications leader and point person.
    • Proactively plan for possible scenarios and ensure all involved understand what to do when predicted scenarios do occur.
    • Anticipate and be available (seven days a week, if required) for critical PR needs.
    • In partnership with the CEO, manage internal staff communications to provide reassurance and minimize business disruptions
  • Online Media and Print Publications
    • Provides leadership and oversight of Foundation’s brand on the website, in email, social media, and in print
    • Monitors and makes use of online analytics
    • Drives the messaging, content development, design and production of print materials, delivering materials on time and within budget
  • Message development for CEO
    • Drafts high-level, high-impact written materials, as needed
    • In partnership with CEO, develops messaging for CEO remarks/speeches relevant for specific audiences

Qualifications

  • Twelve to fifteen years’ experience leading a strategic communications and marketing department or creative agency with five to seven years management experience
  • Background with a strong storytelling, impact-oriented approach to message development with a preference for a gifted writer with a history of crafting and telling stories
  • Knowledge of communications challenges and opportunities of community foundations/philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth environment
  • Proven track record of serving as the most senior communications person working directly with CEO, senior leadership, and board
  • Experience advancing equity issues desired
  • Comfort working with a wide range of personal backgrounds of various foundation constituents
  • Strong working knowledge of core communications tools and digital media tools
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Maine and some travel nationally to attend meetings and events outside regular work hours, including some evenings and weekends
  • Degree strongly preferred or demonstrated equivalent work experience
  • Preference for individuals with a strong knowledge of Maine, Maine media, and current issues in Maine

Schedule and Location

  • This is a full-time, exempt position
  • This is a hybrid position (2 days in office, 3 days remote), based out of our Ellsworth or Portland office
  • Candidates must live in Maine or establish Maine residency within 3 months of hire

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range of $135,000-$150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 100% employer-paid premium for individual coverage
  • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and term life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 6-9% company contribution vested immediately
  • 21 paid days off per year (increases with tenure)
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness benefit
  • Free parking

Our Hiring Process and Timeline

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Cindy Joyce, Executive Search Consultant and Founder, Pillar Search & HR Consulting, at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

The deadline for submitting your candidate materials is May 24, 2024.

For questions, please contact cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Bree Arsenault Joins the Maine Community Foundation as Vice President of Philanthropy!

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Maine Community Foundation and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Bree Arsenault to the position of Vice President of Philanthropy. Bree joined the organization in June, 2023.

She will lead the foundation’s development department in all new fund and donor acquisitions to drive the organization’s mission to build a better Maine.

Bree joins Maine Community Foundation from the Clinton Foundation, where she was the Senior Director, Development & Philanthropy. Previously, Bree was with Teach for America and The Kennedy Center. Bree is a resident of Maine. She earned her M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and her bachelor’s degree in music and chemistry from Middlebury College. She has held a variety of volunteer roles, including on the Board of Directors of 1% for the Plant.

About Maine Community Foundation: The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, please visit https://www.mainecf.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston (with roots in Maine!), Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. Pillar’s founder, Cindy Joyce, is a Certified Diversity Recruiter. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Another Successful Search from Pillar Executive Search & HR Consulting for The Landing School in Maine!

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Pillar Search is proud to have successfully partnered with The Landing School on the search for their new Director of Admissions and to announce the placement of Matt Barry.

Headquartered in Arundel, Maine, The Landing School is a full-time, accredited post-secondary school that blends education in modern yacht design, boat building and marine systems technology under one roof.

As Director of Admissions, Matt will drive the development and implementation of innovative strategies to recruit and attract students to the school, develop effective communication plans around recruitment, and improve efficiency in academic admissions operations.

Matt joins The Landing School from Saint Joseph’s College, where he held the role of Assistant Director of Admissions. Prior roles include Undergraduate Admissions Counselor and Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, both at Thomas College. Matt holds a MBA from Thomas and an undergraduate degree in Communication and Media Studies from Saint Joseph’s College.

With personalized service and proven results, Pillar is your partner in executive search and human resources consulting. With over 20 years of experience, Pillar provides retained search services for exceptional non-profits and foundations and early-stage or rapid growth for-profit firms. A woman-owned business, Pillar is based in Boston, MA, and works on both a local and national level. To learn more about how Pillar can assist with your search needs, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.