Senior Director of Development and Communications

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

Senior Director of Development and Communications

POSITION: Senior Director of Development and Communications

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

CATEGORY: Regular/Full-Time/Exempt

LOCATION: In-Person/Fairfax, Virginia

Position Summary:

FACETS is hiring a full-time Senior Director of Development and Communications to provide leadership and assistance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in making FACETS an effective, thriving agency. The mission of this role is to provide strategic direction, management, and coordination for all fundraising and external communications efforts for FACETS. The successful candidate will build and oversee a comprehensive development program to include an annual strategy to promote and increase major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, in-kind resources, and volunteers to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization.

FACETS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that transforms lives by stabilizing and empowering individuals and families facing poverty, housing instability, hunger, and financial insecurity. We strive to ensure that every person in our community has a place they can call home. We meet people’s emergency needs through our wrap-around services and community partnerships and help individuals and families establish safe and stable housing. Here at FACETS, every team member plays a role in making a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the ED to implement an overall development plan including annual giving; special events, entry- and mid-level individual, corporate, faith community, civic and foundation support; workplace giving; and regular donor communications—serves as liaison to the Board’s Resource Development Committee to seek their input and improvements on the annual fundraising plan while monitoring progress toward fundraising goals.
• Collaborates with the Board of Directors to raise awareness and support of FACETS within their sphere of influence and works to ensure 100 percent board giving each year as well as regular updates to the board on their give/get status.
• Serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership team, ensuring close coordination between development and programs in achieving organization-wide goals and implementing the strategic plan.
• Ensures that development programs and systems are diversified, innovative, and developed to meet identified needs and interests of the organization, always maintaining contacts with donors to stay aware of special needs.
• Prioritizes donor cultivation, stewardship, and appreciation including robust direct mail solicitation and quarterly newsletter campaigns and a major gift strategy with emphasis on large gifts, annual and multi-year gifts from individuals, faith communities, corporations, and foundations.
• Oversees the research of potential new private funding partnerships while collaborating with Director of Communications and Grants to maintain grant submission cycles and tracking with existing foundations, corporations, and other entities; works with program staff in crafting proposals to address specific issue areas.
• Engages funders through written communications, calls, in-person and virtual meetings, FACETS site tours, and other special events to promote FACETS’ efforts and accomplishments and convey the tangible results their support has on the local community; prepares the ED for funder meetings and follow-up activities.
• Oversees gift processing pipeline in accordance with industry standards and empowers development staff with tools to enter donations accurately and distribute gift recognition letters in a timely manner as well as best-practice tracking and reporting mechanisms.
• Promotes and sustains FACETS by building the organization’s financial resources through active leadership of the development team, particularly in areas related to volunteer management, community engagement, event coordination, and the communications plan.
• Leads team responsible for FACETS’ external communications channels from website and social media to press relations and collateral to reach a broad spectrum of audiences, including donors, funding and program partners, volunteers, elected officials, local media, parallel nonprofits, and more.
• Directly supervises and supports the Development Team to ensure each member is enthusiastic about bringing their best effort and ideas to the work and actively expresses their value to and growth potential within FACETS; provides ongoing performance support, encourages professional development opportunities, and welcomes improvement to all development and communications practices and processes.
• Estimates an adequate annual development budget in support of effective services and operates within the approved budget.
• Collaborates closely with Chief Financial Officer in monthly reconciliation of fundraising income and works to ensure private funding has been expended in accordance with donors’ instructions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Committed to eradicating the effects of poverty and homelessness;
• A person of integrity and high ideals;
• A team player with a passion to work collaboratively;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to listen intently;
• A natural collaborator who is inclusive and respectful of colleagues, partners, and community members alike;
• A strong leader who sets a vision and supports people in achieving it;
• Experience in managing staff and an interest in mentoring a strong development team;
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, with 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications preferred;
• A proven track record in building and maintaining a donor base with expertise in fundraising from multiple funding streams;
• Experience in tracking data through fund development systems. Knowledge of DonorPerfect a plus;
• Detail oriented and well-organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; strong presentation and public speaking skills;
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Microsoft Excel; and
• Must pass criminal and Child Protective Services background checks.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to attend occasional meetings at other FACETS office locations within Fairfax County, including annual organization-wide fundraising events each year.

Salary Range:

$120,000 – $130,000

FACETS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualification/experience.

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees with competitive family rates and medical plan options
• Paid Basic Life Insurance with an option to buy additional coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan options with generous matching
• Full-time employees receive paid annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reimbursement of work-related expenses including portions of mileage and mobile data expenses
• On-going professional development and training; reimbursement for portions of tuition, training, or (re)certification in areas related to current position

Everyone at FACETS is driven to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. FACETS is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of respect and belonging. FACETS is an equal opportunity employer with a culturally diverse work environment. Our welcoming community encourages collaboration across programs for our rewarding work.