Director of Advancement & Brand Strategy

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Williamsburg (VA)

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USD 90.000 - 110.000

Tempo pieno

5 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Child Development Resources (CDR) seeks a dynamic Director of Advancement to lead fundraising, donor relations, branding, marketing, and community engagement from its Williamsburg, VA campus. You will oversee strategic campaigns, major gifts, and events, building relationships with donors, foundations, and partners to sustain CDR's mission for children and families.

The ideal candidate combines fundraising expertise with marketing savvy, strong storytelling, and board-facing leadership, guiding

Competenze

At least five years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including donor cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, and fundraising campaigns.
Experience in marketing and communications, grant or proposal writing, special events, and staff or project leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, fundraising records, multiple priorities, and competing deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, relationship-building, and persuasive communication skills.
Strong strategic planning, analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Mansioni

Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive annual and long-term fundraising strategies that support CDR's mission, priorities, and financial sustainability.
Lead fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual appeals, planned giving, capital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and special events.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, civic, and faith-based donors.
Build meaningful donor relationships through personalized engagement, compelling communications, and thoughtful stewardship.
Oversee grant prospecting, proposal development, submissions, and coordination with program leaders on funding opportunities and reporting.
Establish measurable fundraising goals, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to strengthen philanthropic results.
Lead CDR's brand strategy, strengthening organizational identity, visibility, and recognition throughout the community.
Develop and oversee integrated marketing and communications strategies that communicate CDR's mission, programs, accomplishments, and community impact.
Ensure consistent, engaging, and professional messaging across all communication channels and materials.
Oversee public relations, media outreach, website content, social media, newsletters, fundraising appeals, promotional materials, and organizational reports.
Create compelling stories and communications that inspire donor engagement, community partnerships, and philanthropic investment.
Identify innovative approaches to expand CDR's reach, strengthen its reputation, and connect with new audiences.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, business leaders, foundations, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Represent CDR at community meetings, presentations, donor visits, fundraising events, and other external activities.
Support the Executive Director and Board members in cultivating philanthropic relationships and advancing fundraising priorities.
Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and increased community engagement.
Serve as a visible and engaging ambassador for CDR, communicating its mission and impact with authenticity and enthusiasm.
Lead, coach, evaluate, and develop Advancement team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, creativity, and professional growth.
Establish departmental priorities, performance expectations, and measurable objectives.
Develop and manage the Advancement budget, monitor fundraising performance, and evaluate return on investment.
Oversee donor management systems, gift tracking, donor records, acknowledgment processes, and confidentiality practices.
Coordinate Advancement activities with CDR programs, the Executive Director, the Board Advancement Committee, and community volunteers.
Ensure Advancement activities comply with applicable laws, grant requirements, and organizational policies.
Provide clear, timely reports and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.