Remote Director of Development & External Partnerships

Sacbar; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New American Leaders is seeking a Director of Development & External Engagement to drive fundraising strategy and external relationships. Remote, full-time role reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, overseeing development and communications across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

The role emphasizes major donor fundraising, strategic partnerships, and leading a communications function to advance brand and donor goals. Strong leadership and immigrant-issues commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years fundraising experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience managing and tracking budgets.
• Ability to translate program impact into donor materials.
• Strong written and verbal communicator.
• Inclusive, collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment to inclusive democracy and immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external engagement strategy with CAO and CEO.
• Cultivate partnerships with foundations, coalitions, and influencers.
• Oversee communications to support fundraising and brand goals.
• Lead major donor fundraising and institutional giving.
• Supervise Communications Specialist and editorial calendar.
• Prepare for donor meetings, events, and media interactions.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Team leadership

Budget management

Storytelling/writing

Relationship building

Strategic partnerships

Tools

Moves-management software

Job description

New American Leaders is seeking a Director of Development & External Engagement to drive fundraising strategy and external relationships. Remote, full-time role reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, overseeing development and communications across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

The role emphasizes major donor fundraising, strategic partnerships, and leading a communications function to advance brand and donor goals. Strong leadership and immigrant-issues commitment are essential.