GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Philanthropy & Community Relations Specialist will have the administration of the gift matching requests, donations requests, and NEED fund.  In addition, they will manage the Country Club membership program.  The Philanthropy & Community Relations Specialist will support the execution of MUSA's agenda with regard to corporate philanthropy, MUSA Gift Match, Community Development and Volunteer Programs as well as other projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Will receive the applications, review and vet them according to criteria, approve/deny requests, and process for payments.

2. Assist in policy design for the philanthropy programs and help establish governance and compliance.

3. Research best practices and establish program guidelines.

4. Will support all fundraising efforts.

5. Will develop and maintain donor relations through various methods of acknowledgement, reports and communications.

6. Assist in the development of community outreach programs and events.

7. Communicates and meets with members, customers, employees and the general public through the community outreach efforts.

8. Work in coordination with Corporate Communications to develop and maintain messaging for internal and external collateral.

9. Assist in the development and coordination of tracking and reporting of the philanthropy and community outreach programs.

10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.