Director of Development and Marketing

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in communication, Public Relations, or related field
• •At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, marketing, communications, public relations, or a closely related area
• •Demonstrated experience independently developing and implementing fundraising strategies, campaigns, or revenue-generating initiatives
• •Demonstrated experience researching, writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and grant reports
• •Demonstrated success securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, government grants, or other significant contributed revenue
• •Experience managing fundraising databases, donor records, grant-tracking systems, or comparable customer relationship management systems
• •Experience developing budgets, tracking revenue and expenses, and preparing reports
• •Experience coordinating projects, events, volunteers, or cross-functional initiatives
• •Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• •Strong grant-writing ability, including the ability to develop persuasive narratives, accurately communicate program outcomes, and translate financial and operational information into funder-ready materials
• •Demonstrated ability to build trust and productive relationships with donors, funders, corporate partners, Board members, volunteers, community leaders, vendors, and employees
• •Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and manage a broad scope of responsibilities with limited administrative support
• •Strong strategic planning, project-management, organizational, and deadline-management skills
• •Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful environment
• •Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship practices, grant-management requirements, marketing strategy, public relations, and digital communications
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, donor-management or customer relationship management databases, email marketing platforms, website content-management systems, social-media platforms, and virtual meeting tools
• •Ability to analyze fundraising, grant, campaign, event, and marketing results and use data to improve future strategies
• •High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in handling donor, funder, agency, employee, and participant information
• •Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events, donor activities, Board meetings, and community functions
• •Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance meeting agency requirements; use of a personal vehicle may be required
• •Successful completion of required background checks
• •Ability to work primarily in an office or hybrid work environment and attend meetings and events in the community
• •Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, in writing, and through virtual platforms
• •Ability to occasionally move event supplies, promotional materials, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience in human services, disability services, social services, healthcare, education, or a related mission-driven field, preferred