Strategic Advancement & Communications Director

DDRC; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k) employer match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation/Sick leave

Holiday pay

PSFL program eligibility

Job summary

DDRC is seeking a Director of Advancement & Communications to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications strategy. You will shape campaigns, manage major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and events, and oversee marketing, branding, and public relations.

The role collaborates across departments and reports to the Executive Director. The position requires strong leadership, nonprofit fundraising experience, and the ability to build partnerships with community organizations while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible nonprofit development, communications, marketing, public relations, or fundraising experience.
• Three years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, public communications, and strategic partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advancement strategies integrating fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, communications, and marketing initiatives.
• Direct fundraising programs including annual giving campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, donor stewardship, events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develop media relations and communication strategies, coordinate press opportunities, manage public communications, and respond to reputation needs.
• Lead organizational marketing efforts with brand consistency across channels and materials.
• Develop internal communications to promote employee engagement, transparency, and alignment.
• Oversee digital marketing, website content, social media, emails to increase visibility and engagement.
• Set departmental goals, manage budgets, supervise staff, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Fundraising & donor relations

Public communications

Strategic partnerships

Leadership & management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/PR/Journ J/business/nonprofit (see text)

Job description

DDRC is seeking a Director of Advancement & Communications to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications strategy. You will shape campaigns, manage major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and events, and oversee marketing, branding, and public relations.

The role collaborates across departments and reports to the Executive Director. The position requires strong leadership, nonprofit fundraising experience, and the ability to build partnerships with community organizations while guiding