COMPANY BACKGROUND

Founded in 1959, the Buffalo Bills are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills have won the AFC East division title five consecutive years, as well as won two American Football League (AFL) Championships (1964-1965), and an NFL record four straight AFC Championships (1990-1993) that included four trips to the Super Bowl. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills are proud to be a member of the Western New York Community for more than 55 years.

Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills in 2014 and are only the second owners in the team’s history. Terry Pegula rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and the Pegula’s are one of the few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports, also owning the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL), and Rochester Americans (AHL).

Position Summary

The Foundation Program Manager will oversee the strategic investments and programmatic activities dedicated to achieving the mission of the Buffalo Bills Foundation. The position will focus on grant making and impact within the Foundation’s focus area. In collaboration with other Foundation staff, this individual will help shape the philanthropic engagement of the Buffalo Bills Foundation in the Western New York Community.

If you are a motivated individual and have a passion for positively impacting the community, then this is your chance to contribute in a fast-paced environment and be a part of one of the most storied franchises in the NFL.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively develop and manage relationships with organizations that work within the Foundation’s focus area of food access
• Manage the grant application process including evaluation of applicants, and together with grant evaluation committee make funding recommendations to board
• Identify and implement new ways to engage Bills fans within Foundation initiatives
• Coordinate and enhance Bills and NFL Community programs and platforms as assigned
• Manage corporate partner relationships associated directly with Foundation programs and mission work
• Oversee the planning and implementation of all impact measurement and data collection systems to track philanthropic outcomes of Foundation programming
• Regularly report programming impact to Foundation Board of Directors and other affiliated Foundation stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and resources dedicated to the execution of Buffalo Bills Foundation programming
• Build relationships with non-profit partners, schools, sponsors, and communities to facilitate collaboration and effective mission work
• Manage Foundation game day activations that are associated with Foundation programming.
• Collaborate with Foundation Development Manager on all major Foundation events, game days, fundraisers, stewardship opportunities, and donor communication plans
• Connect as a member of the larger Community Relations team and integrate Foundation objectives as part of the larger community and philanthropic philosophy within the organization
• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, communications, public relations, social work, sports management, or other closely related fields
• Minimum of three to five years experience working on community or nonprofit programming
• Strategic and creative thinking with strong organizational skills
• Ability to think, respond, and learn quickly
• Valid driver license
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and coordinate projects from development through completion
• Strong work ethic, a commitment to the community, and desire to work as part of a driven team
• Strong computer proficiencies, including Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work schedule must be flexible – evenings, weekends, and some holidays required as needed
• Ability to work in all weather conditions 
• Ability to walk long distances, climb stairs, and stand for 2 hours or more
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

COMPENSATION

• The role has an anticipated annualized salary range is between $65,000 - $90,000. Salary will be based on the level role offered in accordance with candidate’s experience, qualifications and internal team equity.

BENEFITS & INCENTIVES

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plan options; fully paid dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance; supplemental vision care and critical illness coverage
• Investments: 401(K) with employer matching; discretionary annual employer defined contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer time, diversity awareness days, paid parental leave
• Bills Experience: Employee comp season tickets and parking; discount on team store merchandise and Fanatics NFL Shop
• Wellness: Onsite fitness facilities and employee cafeteria
• Bills Culture: We offer many social and community volunteer events as well as learning and development growth opportunities

The Buffalo Bills are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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