Senior Director of Development and Communications

Britepaths; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Britepaths is seeking a Senior Director of Development and Communications to enhance its fundraising and engagement efforts. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in nonprofit environments, aiming to cultivate donor relationships and execute impactful campaigns. The position demands flexibility with a hybrid work model and a focus on community integration.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years in nonprofit fundraising/communications role.
• Strong working knowledge of Greater Washington, D.C. grantmaking and corporate philanthropy.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and corporate sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and expand the Development and Communications Team.
• Steward and grow existing portfolio of grants and major donors.
• Drive comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit leadership, business development, or related field

Job description

Senior Director of Development and Communications

Senior Director of Development and Communications

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This range is provided by Britepaths. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Reports To: Executive Director

Job Status: Full-time – 35hrs/wk

Location: Candidate must reside in Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Region, Northern Virginia

preferred

Hybrid – in-office Fairfax, telecommuting

To apply: send cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Role Summary

At Britepaths, we’re proud of our 41-year history of meeting evolving community needs. To help us build resources and position the organization for future growth, we’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced director of development and communications to join our senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will have senior fundraising and communications experience in a dynamic nonprofit setting. The role requires outstanding organizational and leadership skills – and an ability to develop and nurture strong relationships across donor sectors, synthesize data for compelling storytelling, and plan and execute a range of revenue generating and thought leadership campaigns and events.

Objectives of this role

• Collaborate with executive director in the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies aligned with the organizational goals
• Steward and grow existing portfolio of government and foundation grants, corporate sponsors, and major donors to identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and major gifts
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team in a highly visible internal and external capacity

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and expand the Development and Communications Team, including staff positions of Community Development Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Communications Manager, and Data Architect
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment while managing team performance, setting goals, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback
• Cultivate and steward existing donor relationships
• Build and maintain a robust donor base
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects
• Plan and execute donor engagement activities, including events and meetings
• Oversee the implementation of and data migration to new donor database
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations
• Create and implement a communications plan to promote the organization and its mission
• Engage board of directors in giving, fundraising, and volunteerism
• Serve as staff liaison to board development committee
• Represent the organization at community events and fundraising activities
• Support programmatic planning and communication

Required education, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in nonprofit leadership, business development, or related field
• Eight (8) or more years in nonprofit fundraising/communications role
• Strong working knowledge of Greater Washington, D.C. governmental and foundation grantmaking and corporate philanthropy
• Proven track record of securing major gifts, six-figure foundation and government grants, legacy funding, and corporate sponsorships
• Masterful organization, written and verbal communication, and leadership skills
• Artful public speaking and presentation skills
• Superior working knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, program evaluation, and team building
• Impeccable attention to detail and deadlines
• Experience in developing cases for support, business plans, and budgets

Position requires 35 hours/week, with at least 3 days/week in the Fairfax office, commensurate with an annual salary in the range of $80,000 to $90,000, dependent upon experience and track record. Work schedule is flexible, with core hours Monday – Friday 10am to 3pm. Reliable internet connection at home is required for telecommuting; laptop will be provided. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Must have own transportation. Greater Washington regional travel required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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