Director of Development Communications

divh2Director Of Development Communications/h2pStanford Sierra Youth Families (SSYAF) believes that each and every child deserves the love, safety, and unconditional commitment of a family, and the opportunity to develop as a healthy and productive young adult. SSYAF provides a continuum of care to empower youth and families to overcome challenges through the following array of comprehensive programs: family advocacy and support; behavioral and mental health services; substance use prevention and treatment; juvenile justice intervention; mentoring; foster care; adoption services; and pre- and post-adoption support./ppFor 125 years, our commitment to youth and families has never wavered, supporting the entire family with professional treatment and compassionate care, so that every youth has the opportunity to thrive at home, in school, and in the community. In the coming year, our community-based programs will benefit approximately 6,700 youth and families throughout Northern California, including Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yolo, Napa, and San Joaquin counties./ppThe Director of Development and Communications (Director) leads SSYAFs philanthropic and fund development efforts. They manage the agencys public image through strategic communication and media relations, acting as a bridge between the agencys mission and its external perception by donors and the wider community. The position includes the supervision of 6 staff to secure foundation, grant, and charitable contributions to ultimately support the mission, vision, and values of the agency./ppThe Director will work closely with the CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors to maximize agency funding and public relations potential. The Director has a high level of competency in fundraising, developing long-standing donor relationships, and supporting broader fundraising efforts such as planned giving. In addition, the Director oversees SSYAF branding and communications strategy and serves as an official spokesperson for the agency. A natural relationship builder, the Director will foster connections in the community and create strong relationships with both new and existing donors./ph3Core Responsibilities/h3pLeadership and Strategic Vision/pulliDevelop and implement visionary strategies for philanthropy and public relations./liliCollaborate across programs and departments to identify economic support opportunities./liliMentor staff and volunteers, fostering leadership in fund development and advocacy./liliConduct staff meetings and employee training and development./liliWork with CEO and leadership volunteers to empower Board members fund development roles./liliAttend Board meetings and serve on the Board Development Committee./liliLeverage data analytics, key performance indicators, and donor software to optimize fundraising efforts./liliProactively identify and manage risks in fundraising and public relations activities./li/ulpFund Development and Donor Relations/pulliCreate and maintain a donor-centered development plan./liliEvaluate internal and external factors affecting fund development./liliDevelop a balanced funding mix and innovative fundraising strategies./liliEnsure proper maintenance of donor records and gift management systems./liliConduct prospect research to identify new donor engagement opportunities./liliEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and ethical standards in fundraising./li/ulpPublic Relations Marketing/pulliProvide expertise in media relations, crisis management, and social media management./liliOversee high-quality branding and production of marketing materials./liliDevelop compelling narratives communicating the organizations impact./liliEnsure public relations efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion./liliEstablish collaborative relationships with community stakeholders and external entities./liliManage and implement the Crisis Communication Plan./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliBachelors degree required; masters degree preferred./liliCFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or similar credential is a plus./liliMinimum six (6) years of progressive fund development experience./liliMinimum four(4) years of public relations experience./liliProven ability to work with executive leadership and Board of Directors./liliAbility to inspire and develop teams./liliDemonstrated commitment to DEIB in management practices./liliSkilled at establishing new community connections./liliExpertise in crisis communication planning./liliAbility to communicate passion for the mission and values of SSYAF./liliComputer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and database management systems./li/ulh3Compensation Benefits/h3pThe Director of Development and Communications role offers a competitive base salary of $135,000 - $160,000 and an excellent benefits package. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Sacramento, California./ppStanford Sierra Youth Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining a diverse community with a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and encouraging to all. We foster a culture of inclusion that celebrates and cultivates diversity along multiple dimensions./p/div