Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA (GIMG) seeks a dynamic, experienced, and mission-driven Vice President of Development & Communications (VPDC) to support and execute enterprise-wide fundraising, communications, public relations, and brand initiatives.
This leadership opportunity is within a growing $70+ million mission-driven nonprofit operating across workforce development, education, and community impact. In addition to Goodwills retail enterprise, our organization’s portfolio includes Helms College, a premier workforce education provider offering certificate and degree programs through an immersive, applied learning model that integrates education with social enterprise, including Edgar’s Hospitality Group.
With campuses in Augusta and Macon, Georgia, Goodwill is committed to building lives, families, and communities—one career at a time.
The Role
Reporting to the President/CEO, the VPDC serves as the executive leader of organization’s development and communications strategy and execution in alignment with the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Leadership Profile
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and communications leadership, with the ability to support and execute strategies that drive organizational growth and community impact. This individual will have proven experience:
Supporting major gift initiatives, corporate partnerships, and grant funding efforts
Managing communications and public relations campaigns and systems
Strengthening donor relationships and stewardship practices
Build a high-performing, multi-dimensional Goodwill Works Foundation
Why This Role
Goodwill builds lives, families, and communities—one career at a time—by helping individuals develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career services. This is an opportunity to become a key contributor to a life changing immersive education model.
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A glance at the qualifications..
Bachelor’s degree required
7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in development and public relations
Demonstrated track record of fundraising over $3 million annually
Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects
The History of Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries has been helping people experience “abundant living” since its founding in 1902 by the Rev. Edgar J. Helms. Today, Goodwill Industries International is a $7 billion federation of 160 autonomous organizations worldwide. In 2007, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia established Helms College, a nonprofit career college built on an immersive, stackable credential model that integrates applied learning and social enterprise across its certificate and degree programs.
About Augusta & Macon, Georgia
Both cities are within a three-hour drive of the mountains and the coast and offer an exceptional quality of life, including outstanding medical facilities, vibrant communities, and a strong commitment to the arts and urban development. The GIMG 2030 Strategic Plan includes success measures to establish Helms College locations beyond Georgia and generate a minimum of $4 million annually to support the expansion of its immersive education model.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary, Goodwill offers a robust benefits package, including:
Generous 401(k) matching plan
Private city and health club membership
Automobile and phone allowance
