Manager, Community Development and Engagement
Department: Community Affairs
Direct Supervisor: Vice President, Community Affairs
Status: Full Time
Summary:
The Manager of Community Development and Engagement for the Miami Dolphins and its related entities is responsible for end-to-end grant operations under the auspices of the Miami Dolphins Foundation, Nat Moore Endowment and Football UNITES (collectively, the “Dolphins Philanthropic and Programmatic Platforms”), budget management, and execution of fundraising strategies. The Senior Manager will also play an important role in representing and advancing the mission of, the organization’s Dolphins Philanthropic and Programmatic Platforms throughout South Florida.
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Active listening and authentic engagement
- Persuasive communication and confidence in high-stakes conversations
- Resilience and adaptability to overcome challenges
- Integrity and trustworthiness in all interactions
Location:
- This is a full-time position based on site at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Budget for and manage grant and in-kind donation strategy and processes, ensuring timely communication, relationship management, and grant distribution
- Manage the execution of fundraising tactics for the Dolphins Philanthropic and Programmatic Platforms, including events, gameday activations, and campaigns
- Collaborate across internal teams, community and commercial partners, and beneficiary organizations to maximize impact and mission alignment
- Work closely with the Vice President of Community Affairs to develop annual fundraising goals and secure new partnerships
- Track and analyze fundraising data throughout the year to evaluate performance and adjust strategies when needed
- Conduct regular analysis of partner grant-funded programs to evaluate impact
- Develop annual reports in partnership with the broader Community department
- Maintaining overall Community calendar and monthly recaps
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of community or nonprofit experience is a plus
- Exceptional communication skills including effective public speaking abilities
- Demonstrated passion for creating lasting community impact
- Experience executing effective fundraising campaigns and events
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and projects with both internal and external stakeholders
- Team player with strong personnel management, communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, including attending off-site meetings and events
- Spanish language skills a plus
The Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and South Florida Motorsports are proud to be Drug-Free Workplaces. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
