Director of Development & Communications

Anchorage Park Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Anchorage Park Foundation in Anchorage is seeking a full-time Director of Development & Communications to lead fundraising strategy, strengthen public engagement, and deepen community connections to local parks and trails.

Working closely with the Executive Director and a small, collaborative team, this hands-on leadership role manages major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, annual giving, and multi-channel marketing campaigns. Priority deadline is October 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in nonprofit development or communications.
• Proven donor stewardship skills.
• Strong storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategy across channels.
• Manage major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and annual giving.
• Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns to raise awareness.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Storytelling

Job description

The Anchorage Park Foundation is seeking a full-time, Anchorage-based Director of Development & Communications ($80,000–$95,000/year plus benefits) to drive fundraising strategy, strengthen public engagement, and deepen community connections to local parks and trails. Working closely with the Executive Director and a small, collaborative team, this hands-on leadership role manages major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, annual giving, and multi-channel marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates bring at least five years of experience in nonprofit development or communications, proven donor stewardship skills, strong storytelling abilities, and a passion for Anchorage’s outdoor recreational spaces. Priority application deadline is October 9, 2026.

https://anchorageparkfoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/25