Company Description

Community Foundation of the Ozarks is a public foundation serving communities across 63 counties in Missouri. The CFO is dedicated to working with its donors, nonprofit partners, and affiliate foundations to enhance the quality of life in central and southern Missouri through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership. Founded in 1973, the CFO has since grown to include 55 affiliate foundations and more than 3,500 charitable funds.

Position Description

Community Foundation of the Ozarks is currently seeking a Director of Affiliate Engagement to direct affiliate foundation advancement and operational activities and coordinate regional development in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, vision and values.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

Supervise affiliate foundations by implementing a tiered network of services for affiliate foundations that operate with volunteer boards.

Supervise Affiliate Coordinators in assigned region, providing direction, training, career development, feedback, performance appraisals, etc. Works with the Vice President of Development & Philanthropic Services to manage initiatives that promote collaboration and growth opportunities for the affiliate community foundation network of the CFO.

Works with the Vice President of Development & Philanthropic Services to manage development strategies for the affiliate community foundations.

Promotes affiliate development, including working with donors, nonprofits and schools to establish charitable funds and planned charitable gifts.

Cultivates and nurtures relationships with potential donors, corporate/business sponsors, and nonprofit agency partners.

Ensure affiliate foundation boards have the tools, training, and support to develop and carry out strategic goals as set by the CFO and the affiliate community foundations.

Partner with donor services and philanthropic services staff to provide exceptional service to constituents, including potential and current donors and nonprofit partners.

Partner with or connect affiliate community foundations to Community Impact team members for affiliate discretionary grantmaking programs.

Promote best practices in annual, major and planned giving programs to meet fundraising goals.

In partnership with other members of the Development & Philanthropic Services team and the Communications Team, plan affiliate education opportunities including, but not limited to Rural Philanthropy Summit and Regional Meetings.

Travel to affiliate locations and event sites as requested and required.

Other duties as assigned. 

Position Skills and Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required.  Bachelor’s Degree in development, nonprofit management, marketing, communications, business or other relevant field or equivalent professional experience preferred.  Prior experience in customer service/relations preferred.  Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of philanthropy related to non-profit organizations.  The ideal candidate will also have strong communication skills and the ability to build strong partnerships with others. 

This position includes a competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance as well as the option to participate in a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.  Ten paid holidays are provided along with Vacation and Sick Leave.

To Apply

Interested candidates may email a resume, cover letter and completed application to hr@ollisaa.com. Questions regarding the position may also be directed to this email address. Date of first consideration is August 8, 2025.

CFO is an equal opportunity employer.