Director of Advancement

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks a full-time Director of Advancement to lead our fundraising and community engagement efforts in support of CIFC’s Federally Qualified Health Center, Education and Housing initiatives.

The role collaborates with executives, Board members and community partners to develop a comprehensive resource development strategy, secure major gifts, grants and sponsorships, and strengthen donor relationships across CIFC’s programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, communications, marketing, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive fundraising, development, advancement, philanthropy, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donor support.
• Experience with Board development and volunteer engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement and community engagement strategy.
• Cultivate diverse funding sources and strengthen donor relationships.
• Lead foundation relations, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and the Board to advance CIFC’s mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Development strategy

Community engagement

Board collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time Director of Advancement. The Director of Advancement is a senior leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive resource development and community engagement strategy that advances the mission of Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC). The Director leads all philanthropic, fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate sponsorship, foundation relations, and advancement activities supporting CIFC’s Federally Qualified Health Center, Education and Housing initiatives and other mission-driven services.

Working collaboratively with executive leadership, Board members, program leaders, and community partners, the Director of Advancement will cultivate diverse funding sources, strengthen community relationships, increase philanthropic support, and enhance CIFC's visibility throughout the communities it serves.

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.

Experience: three to five (3 - 5) or more years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, advancement, philanthropy, nonprofit management, or related field. Demonstrated success securing major gifts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donor support. Experience developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies. Experience working within healthcare, community health centers, human services, education, early childhood programs, or nonprofit organizations preferred. Experience supporting Board development and volunteer engagement activities preferred.

Competitive compensation commensurate on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care and ancillary coverages and retirement program. CIFC a PSLF approved site. 13-paid holidays and generous paid time-off. Mission-focused environment.