Director of Philanthropy and Communications
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Charleston, SC, United States
Join the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center Team! Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is searching for a passionate and skilled Director of Philanthropy and Communications to lead our fundraising and communications efforts. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to fuel meaningful change in a supportive, mission‑driven environment. As part of our team, you’ll help strengthen a community dedicated to preventing abuse, protecting children, and healing families. If you’re driven to make a lasting impact and thrive in a collaborative, purpose‑centered workplace, we’d love to hear from you. Help us make a difference—so that every child can grow up safe, nurtured, and free from abuse!
Position Summary The Director of Philanthropy will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to achieve the strategic goals of the organization and to further our mission to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families. The Director will lead a team of professionals, providing leadership and support to build a high‑functioning team. The Director of Philanthropy will create, execute, and evaluate development strategies with a donor‑centric approach and work with the Director of Grants and Program Evaluation to contribute to the financial sustainability of Dee Norton. The Director will also oversee external communications to build a consistent brand and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fundraising & Communications
Provide leadership, motivation, and support to staff, using the core values of collaboration, compassion, and commitment to excellence and best practices in fundraising and communications.
Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies that leverage our unique strengths and achieve the organization’s strategic goals for charitable contribution revenue, donor engagement and overall brand recognition. Development plans should include, but not be limited to, major gifts, special events, cultivation events, annual giving and other tools needed to achieve goals.
Develop and promote the effective integration of brand‑management, communications, marketing and fundraising message and activities across Dee Norton to ensure fidelity to our mission and brand.
Ensure accurate recording and acknowledgement of charitable income.
Foster and steward relationships with individuals, businesses, and the community to build resources for donors, volunteers, and sponsors.
Monitor and evaluate performance through the development of team goals.
Represent Dee Norton at community events and with media as needed.
Qualifications Education & Experience
BA/BS required, master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and/or development including proven performance in significant endowment, capital campaign, planned giving and other major gift fundraising.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising staff.
Familiarity and prior experience working with child maltreatment, healthcare, and/or other child‑focused issues preferred.
Experience with fundraising database platforms needed.
Experience with creative direction in communications, including digital/print marketing, media, and public relations preferred.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and team‑building skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
Cultural competence and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain the highest ethical standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration.
Other Responsibilities
Participate in a minimum of two public awareness and/or fundraising events annually on behalf of Dee Norton.
Meet other needs as identified by the Executive Director and/or Leadership Team.
Abide by federal and state confidentiality and privacy requirements as well as all Dee Norton Policies and Procedures.
Abide by and meet all grant requirements and objectives.
Core Competencies
Interpersonal Skills: Approaches others in a tactful manner; ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly to challenges; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; and remains open to others' ideas.
Cultural Competency and Humility: Demonstrates a commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and has a proven track record of working well with diverse clients and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Enjoys working as part of a team with individuals from a variety of disciplines; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Ethics/Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; and upholds organizational values.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes professional development activities; and asks for and offers help when needed.
Planning/Organizing: Ability to work independently; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Physical Requirements In this position an employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Must be able to work on a computer and/or telephone for extended periods of time.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and 13 annual paid holidays
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Professional development allowance
Facility dogs on site
A culture that prioritizes the mental and emotional needs of team members, with access to EAP benefits, including up to 8 counseling sessions per family member, financial planning support, and guidance with legal documents
Clinical supervision for licensure (if applicable)
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to employment@deenortoncenter.org.
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center promotes a culturally diverse and culturally competent community response network. The Center complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on gender, age, ethnicity, race, faith and experience. Dee Norton abides by all Federal Equal Opportunity guidelines.
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Position Summary The Director of Philanthropy will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to achieve the strategic goals of the organization and to further our mission to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families. The Director will lead a team of professionals, providing leadership and support to build a high‑functioning team. The Director of Philanthropy will create, execute, and evaluate development strategies with a donor‑centric approach and work with the Director of Grants and Program Evaluation to contribute to the financial sustainability of Dee Norton. The Director will also oversee external communications to build a consistent brand and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fundraising & Communications
Provide leadership, motivation, and support to staff, using the core values of collaboration, compassion, and commitment to excellence and best practices in fundraising and communications.
Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies that leverage our unique strengths and achieve the organization’s strategic goals for charitable contribution revenue, donor engagement and overall brand recognition. Development plans should include, but not be limited to, major gifts, special events, cultivation events, annual giving and other tools needed to achieve goals.
Develop and promote the effective integration of brand‑management, communications, marketing and fundraising message and activities across Dee Norton to ensure fidelity to our mission and brand.
Ensure accurate recording and acknowledgement of charitable income.
Foster and steward relationships with individuals, businesses, and the community to build resources for donors, volunteers, and sponsors.
Monitor and evaluate performance through the development of team goals.
Represent Dee Norton at community events and with media as needed.
Qualifications Education & Experience
BA/BS required, master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and/or development including proven performance in significant endowment, capital campaign, planned giving and other major gift fundraising.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising staff.
Familiarity and prior experience working with child maltreatment, healthcare, and/or other child‑focused issues preferred.
Experience with fundraising database platforms needed.
Experience with creative direction in communications, including digital/print marketing, media, and public relations preferred.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and team‑building skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
Cultural competence and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain the highest ethical standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration.
Other Responsibilities
Participate in a minimum of two public awareness and/or fundraising events annually on behalf of Dee Norton.
Meet other needs as identified by the Executive Director and/or Leadership Team.
Abide by federal and state confidentiality and privacy requirements as well as all Dee Norton Policies and Procedures.
Abide by and meet all grant requirements and objectives.
Core Competencies
Interpersonal Skills: Approaches others in a tactful manner; ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly to challenges; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; and remains open to others' ideas.
Cultural Competency and Humility: Demonstrates a commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and has a proven track record of working well with diverse clients and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Enjoys working as part of a team with individuals from a variety of disciplines; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Ethics/Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; and upholds organizational values.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes professional development activities; and asks for and offers help when needed.
Planning/Organizing: Ability to work independently; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Physical Requirements In this position an employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Must be able to work on a computer and/or telephone for extended periods of time.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and 13 annual paid holidays
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Professional development allowance
Facility dogs on site
A culture that prioritizes the mental and emotional needs of team members, with access to EAP benefits, including up to 8 counseling sessions per family member, financial planning support, and guidance with legal documents
Clinical supervision for licensure (if applicable)
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to employment@deenortoncenter.org.
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center promotes a culturally diverse and culturally competent community response network. The Center complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on gender, age, ethnicity, race, faith and experience. Dee Norton abides by all Federal Equal Opportunity guidelines.
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