Director of Development & Communications
The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development program with a strong focus on major gifts cultivation, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and grants. They are also responsible for all communication strategies and activities to enhance the organization's brand and reputation.
This position is a full-time position and reports to the CEO.
This job description is subject to change. Nothing herein is a contract for employment.
Duties include:
Fundraising
Communications
Additional Duties
Participate in community education and presentations.
Recruit volunteers to support fundraising eff orts.
Update the organization’s website as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Requirements
Three years of fundraising experience with a proven track record.
Two-years of experience in communications.
Skilled in managing donor software (Network for Good).
Experienced in website design, and maintenance.
Other Qualifications
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Knowledge of team dynamics.
Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
Ability to work in a stressful job environment with difficult subject matter.
Ability to develop logical and creative solutions and be responsible for making sound decisions.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to a quickly changing schedule and handle distractions and interruptions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
Competencies
Interpersonal Skills: Approaches others in a tactful manner; ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly to challenges; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; and
remains open to others' ideas.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; and can read and interpret written information.
Cultural Competency and Humility: Demonstrates a commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including a lifelong self-evaluation and self-critique of cultural competency/humility; has a proven track record of working well with diverse clients and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Has the ability to work as a team member with individuals from a variety of disciplines; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; and supports everyone's eff orts to succeed.
Ethics/Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; exhibits professional conduct on the job and when representing Foothills; and upholds organizational values.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes professional development activities; and asks for and offers help when needed.
Planning/Organizing: Ability to work independently; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fi t the situation; and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
Other Requirements
Successful completion of criminal background and child abuse/neglect clearances as a condition of employment, and every three years thereafter, is required. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Must have access to a vehicle; possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Must demonstrate proof of legal ability to work in the United States, and, if applicable, demonstrate registration with the Selective Service. Occasional in-state and out-of- state travel is required.
Performance Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by the CEO.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foothills does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military service, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment
Revised September 12, 2024
Please send your resume for review to [email protected].
The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development program with a strong focus on major gifts cultivation, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and grants. They are also responsible for all communication strategies and activities to enhance the organization's brand and reputation.
This position is a full-time position and reports to the CEO.
This job description is subject to change. Nothing herein is a contract for employment.
Duties include:
Fundraising
- Execute development activities including major gift solicitation, direct mail, planned giving, and events.
- Manage donor appreciation and recognition.
- Works with the CEO to develop a Fundraising Plan and set annual goals
- Develop and strengthen donor relationships through identification, cultivation and stewardship.
- Provide staff support and leadership to the board fundraising committee.
- Proficiency with donor software.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Research new funding opportunities.
- Write and submit grants and reports in collaboration with the CEO, Director of Administration and Director of Programs.
- Event planning and execution.
Communications
- Create and implement annual Communication Plan.
- Manage social media to increase awareness about the organization and engage followers
- Compose written communications to enhance donor
- Cultivation, stewardship and soliciting prospects
- Create the Annual Report.
- Maintains the Foothills website.
- Design marketing and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with vendors as needed.
Additional Duties
Participate in community education and presentations.
Recruit volunteers to support fundraising eff orts.
Update the organization’s website as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Requirements
Three years of fundraising experience with a proven track record.
Two-years of experience in communications.
Skilled in managing donor software (Network for Good).
Experienced in website design, and maintenance.
Other Qualifications
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Knowledge of team dynamics.
Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
Ability to work in a stressful job environment with difficult subject matter.
Ability to develop logical and creative solutions and be responsible for making sound decisions.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to a quickly changing schedule and handle distractions and interruptions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
Competencies
Interpersonal Skills: Approaches others in a tactful manner; ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly to challenges; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; and
remains open to others' ideas.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; and can read and interpret written information.
Cultural Competency and Humility: Demonstrates a commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including a lifelong self-evaluation and self-critique of cultural competency/humility; has a proven track record of working well with diverse clients and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Has the ability to work as a team member with individuals from a variety of disciplines; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; and supports everyone's eff orts to succeed.
Ethics/Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; exhibits professional conduct on the job and when representing Foothills; and upholds organizational values.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes professional development activities; and asks for and offers help when needed.
Planning/Organizing: Ability to work independently; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fi t the situation; and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
Other Requirements
Successful completion of criminal background and child abuse/neglect clearances as a condition of employment, and every three years thereafter, is required. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Must have access to a vehicle; possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Must demonstrate proof of legal ability to work in the United States, and, if applicable, demonstrate registration with the Selective Service. Occasional in-state and out-of- state travel is required.
Performance Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by the CEO.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foothills does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military service, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment
Revised September 12, 2024
Please send your resume for review to [email protected].
