Strategic Marketing & Development Director

heartlandcounseling; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student debt repayment program

Job summary

Heartland Counseling Services is seeking a Marketing and Development Director to provide strategic leadership for marketing, fundraising, and community engagement across Heartland’s service area. The role shapes branding, donor relations, and external communications while supervising staff and coordinating programs.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, donor stewardship, events, and partnerships with local organizations to advance Heartland’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least four years in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of donor relations, campaigns, events, and community engagement.
• Proven ability to lead staff, manage budgets, and measure outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead marketing, communications, fundraising, and development strategy with executive leadership.
• Supervise Marketing and Development staff and define project ownership.
• Oversee budgets, fundraising performance, sponsorships, and campaigns.
• Lead donor development, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Manage donor communications and reporting to ensure impact is understood.
• Oversee donor records, sponsorship tracking, and event data.
• Represent Heartland to Board committees and stakeholders.
• Promote Heartland’s services and engage community partners.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Marketing

Communications

Community engagement

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heartland Counseling Services is seeking a Marketing and Development Director to provide strategic leadership for marketing, fundraising, and community engagement across Heartland’s service area. The role shapes branding, donor relations, and external communications while supervising staff and coordinating programs.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, donor stewardship, events, and partnerships with local organizations to advance Heartland’s mission.