Strategic Development & Communications Lead - Nonprofit

IOK CHESS; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IOK CHESS seeks a Head of Development & Communications to provide strategic and operational leadership across fundraising, donor relations, marketing, communications, and outreach for IOK, IOK CHESS, and IOK WAQF.

Reporting to the President, the role drives institutional growth, financial sustainability, community engagement, and public awareness across three organizations in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, marketing, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate major donors.
• Experience in team management, grant writing, and digital marketing preferred.
• Commitment to the educational, religious, and community mission of IOK and its affiliated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising campaigns, major donor cultivation, grant development, sponsorships, and endowment growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, philanthropic partners, and community organizations.
• Oversee marketing, branding, social media, publications, and organizational communications.
• Lead outreach initiatives and develop strategic institutional and community partnerships.
• Establish annual development and communications plans, goals, and performance measures.
• Build and oversee the staff, resources, and systems necessary to execute these functions across all three organizations.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Communications

Grant Writing

Job description

IOK CHESS seeks a Head of Development & Communications to provide strategic and operational leadership across fundraising, donor relations, marketing, communications, and outreach for IOK, IOK CHESS, and IOK WAQF.

Reporting to the President, the role drives institutional growth, financial sustainability, community engagement, and public awareness across three organizations in Southern California.