Head of Development & Communications - Nonprofit

FacetsCares; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

FACETS is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Development and Communications to lead all fundraising and external communications efforts from the Fairfax, Virginia area. You will oversee a comprehensive development program, cultivate major gifts, corporate and foundation support, and volunteer engagement to ensure long-term sustainability.

As a senior leader, you will coordinate with the Executive Director and Board, drive donor relations, and manage communications campaigns across print and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, with 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising and communications preferred.
• Experience in managing staff and mentoring a development team.
• Knowledge of DonorPerfect a plus; strong donor cultivation and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement an annual development plan including major gifts and grants.
• Collaborate with the Board to achieve fundraising goals and ensure board giving.
• Lead development and communications teams toward organizational goals.
• Oversee donor cultivation, stewardship, and newsletters.
• Manage gift processing and reporting with CFO in monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate external communications across website, social media, and press.

Skills

Fundraising

Communications

Leadership

Staff management

DonorPerfect

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FACETS is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Development and Communications to lead all fundraising and external communications efforts from the Fairfax, Virginia area. You will oversee a comprehensive development program, cultivate major gifts, corporate and foundation support, and volunteer engagement to ensure long-term sustainability.

As a senior leader, you will coordinate with the Executive Director and Board, drive donor relations, and manage communications campaigns across print and