What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Development & Communications position at Friends of the Poor/Catherine McAuley Center?
Director, Development & Communications
Position Overview: The Director, Development & Communications leads all fundraising and communication efforts, developing and implementing strategies to secure resources, build the organization's brand, and effectively communicate its mission and impact to diverse audiences.
Reports to: President & CEO
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and execute a comprehensive development plan to achieve annual fundraising goals
- Establish fundraising targets by source (individual, corporate, foundation, etc.)
- Design cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each donor segment
- Develop fundraising campaigns with compelling cases for support
- Create annual fundraising calendar with key activities and deadlines
- Monitor progress against goals and adjust strategies as needed
- Oversee all fundraising activities including major gifts, grants, annual appeals, and special events
- Identify and qualify prospective major donors and foundations
- Develop grant proposals and manage application processes and complies grant reports
- Coordinate cross-department and compile grant reports
- Plan and execute fundraising events from concept to evaluation
- Implement direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns
- Establish giving societies, monthly giving programs, and planned giving initiatives
- Develop and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners
- Create personalized stewardship plans for major donors
- Conduct donor meetings and facilitate interactions with organizational leadership
- Provide regular updates and impact reports to key supporters
- Implement donor recognition and appreciation strategies
- Build corporate sponsorship and cause marketing partnerships
- Lead marketing and communications efforts across all channels, including digital, print, and media
- Develop comprehensive marketing and communications strategies
- Oversee website content, social media presence, and email marketing
- Create annual reports, newsletters, and other publications
- Manage media relations and press opportunities
- Ensure consistent messaging and brand identity across all platforms
- Oversee the organization's brand identity and messaging
- Develop and maintain brand guidelines and messaging frameworks
- Create compelling narratives that communicate organization's mission and impact
- Ensure consistency in visual identity, tone, and messaging
- Conduct audience research to refine messaging for different stakeholders
- Train staff on effective communication of organizational messages
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in nonprofit development and communications
- Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns and relationship building
- Experience with various fundraising methods including major gifts, grants, grant writing and events
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of donor database management and digital marketing platforms
- Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
- Experience with CRM systems (Raiser's Edge, Bonterra/Network For Good, etc.)
- Understanding of digital marketing analytics and metrics
- Demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories that inspire action
- Experience managing integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels
- Advanced degree in Marketing/Communications or related field and/or extensive work/lived-experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person