What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications and Development position at The Guild for Human Services?
Brief Description
Ready to scale fundraising success and amplify mission impact?
The Guild for Human Services seeks a strategic Director of Communications and Development to lead and significantly expand our fundraising capacity. This is your opportunity to take proven infrastructure and drive transformational growth in support of our mission serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
What You'll Lead
Fundraising Excellence & Growth
A Proven Fundraising Leader with 5 years directing successful development operations. You have a track record of growing fundraising revenue, scaling development operations, and building authentic stakeholder relationships across diverse communities.
Strategic Yet Hands-On - You combine big-picture vision with execution excellence. You thrive on assessing existing infrastructure, implementing data-driven strategies, and collaborating with senior leadership.
What We Offer
We are seeking candidates energized by the opportunity to assess our current strengths, identify expansion opportunities and lead strategic growth in service of our mission.
Summary
Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.
The Guild Offers
Ready to scale fundraising success and amplify mission impact?
The Guild for Human Services seeks a strategic Director of Communications and Development to lead and significantly expand our fundraising capacity. This is your opportunity to take proven infrastructure and drive transformational growth in support of our mission serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
What You'll Lead
Fundraising Excellence & Growth
- Direct comprehensive fundraising campaigns from strategy through execution, building on our established foundation
- Scale our donor development pipeline through cultivation of individual, corporate, and foundation supporters
- Expand grant portfolios and lead high-impact fundraising events
- Optimize existing donor systems to increase efficiency and deepen engagement
- Develop integrated communications strategies that elevate visibility and support fundraising objectives
- Oversee compelling content creation across all platforms to authentically tell our story
- Manage media relations and brand positioning to establish the Guild as a recognized leader
A Proven Fundraising Leader with 5 years directing successful development operations. You have a track record of growing fundraising revenue, scaling development operations, and building authentic stakeholder relationships across diverse communities.
Strategic Yet Hands-On - You combine big-picture vision with execution excellence. You thrive on assessing existing infrastructure, implementing data-driven strategies, and collaborating with senior leadership.
What We Offer
- Leadership role reporting to COO with significant strategic influence
- Established infrastructure ready for your growth-oriented vision
- Mission-driven culture with 15 adult residential houses serving our community
- Professional growth opportunities in a respected human services organization
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications and fundraising, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Proven success in developing and implementing communication plans and fundraising campaigns.
- Proficiency with donor databases (DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Little Green Light)
- Exceptional writing, relationship-building and strategic planning skills.
- Local philanthropic landscape knowledge preferred
We are seeking candidates energized by the opportunity to assess our current strengths, identify expansion opportunities and lead strategic growth in service of our mission.
Summary
Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.
The Guild Offers
- Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
- Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
- Generous paid time off
- Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
