Chief Development & Communications Officer

Avalon Center; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Center seeks an Executive Director of Development and Communications to provide strategic leadership for fundraising, communications, and external operations. You will cultivate donor relationships, guide the organization's fundraising efforts, and increase visibility within the service area, reporting to the Board of Directors and aligning with the mission and strategic plan.

The role requires proven fundraising leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; higher degree preferred in Business, Development, Administration, Non-profit Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that diversifies revenue sources and ensures long-term financial sustainability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with local, regional, and statewide agencies, coalitions, and stakeholders to advance the mission and expand the agency’s impact.
• Maintain Avalon Center’s financial health in accordance with agency priorities.
• Develop, with a team, Avalon’s annual fiscal budget.
• Secure grant funding and monitor compliance to current and new grants.
• Represent Avalon at community events, civic meetings, and philanthropic gatherings.
• Oversee communications and marketing across traditional and digital platforms.
• Monitor the agency’s compliance with state policies, accreditation standards, the strategic plan, and Avalon’s mission.
• Cultivate a healthy, positive team environment and the effective collaboration required to provide high quality services to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Donor relations

Operations management

Strategic planning

Grant writing

Advocacy

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Avalon Center seeks an Executive Director of Development and Communications to provide strategic leadership for fundraising, communications, and external operations. You will cultivate donor relationships, guide the organization's fundraising efforts, and increase visibility within the service area, reporting to the Board of Directors and aligning with the mission and strategic plan.

The role requires proven fundraising leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to build