Director of Development & Communications
Hudson River Housing, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Description
Position:
Director of Development and Communications
Reports to:
President and CEO
Overview The Director of Development and Communications leads HRH's fundraising, branding, and storytelling efforts, combining strategic donor cultivation with marketing to drive revenue and visibility.
Responsibilities Fund Development
Work with CEO, Board and staff to develop and execute a comprehensive private fund development plan that meets or exceeds HRH’s annual cash and in-kind donation projections and is consistent with HRH’s strategic plan.
Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, corporate partners, educational institutions, civic groups and other potential supporters.
Plan and facilitate fundraising events including HRH’s Annual gala and smaller events as specified in the fund development plan.
Draft HRH’s annual appeal letter, sponsor packages, thank you letter boilerplates, and other fundraising materials for approval by the CEO.
Carry primary responsibility for developing and implementing customized plans for soliciting and stewarding donors.
Oversee fundraising database and tracking system, compiling and analyzing donor information and other data to inform planning and donor recognition efforts.
Communications
Create and implement HRH’s annual communications plan in conjunction with the CEO, Board Committee, and staff to enhance HRH’s reputation.
Develop and maintain a communications calendar that includes events, open houses, newsletters, social media posts, and reports.
Collaborate closely with HRH staff to maintain up-to-date knowledge of HRH’s activities, and draw from agency data analysis, client stories, and staff interviews to communicate HRH’s story.
Craft/approve content and design of HRH’s website, annual report, newsletters, press releases, brochures, e-blasts, and other print materials.
Make public appearances, attend networking events, conduct tours of HRH, and personally meet with current and potential donors to share information about HRH and its impact.
Elevate HRH’s profile and brand through developing relationships with key influencers and the media.
Work in collaboration with other HRH departments, Board, and community partners to plan and facilitate HRH’s Annual Meeting, all Staff Meetings, and community presentations.
Support staff and board in communicating and messaging organizational information accurately through provision of training, toolkits, video/powerpoint and other resources.
Oversee or directly respond to social media and phone inquiries, obtaining input from other staff as needed.
Facilitate volunteer projects and link interested persons to volunteer and internship opportunities within HRH.
Administration
Provide oversight and leadership of all development and communications staff and volunteers, ensuring coordination of strategies to achieve department goals.
Recruit, hire and train new staff, assign tasks, supervise work, evaluate, and manage performance of team members and provide opportunities for professional development.
Participate and collaborate as a member of HRH’s Senior Leadership Team, engaging in development of organizational policies and procedures, strategic plan, annual operating plan and other initiatives to advance HRH’s mission.
Serve as Staff Liaison to the assigned HRH Board Committee, attending HRH Board monthly meetings and providing communications and fund development information as requested.
Manage the Department’s budget.
Develop comprehensive policies and procedures to guide communications and fund development activities as informed by best practices and standards.
Performs other tasks as requested.
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of fund development and/or communications experience with 3 years in a leadership role.
Education:
BA/BS in Marketing or Communications, Non-profit Management or Business Administration required; Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid Driver’s license required.
Physical Demands:
N/A
Other:
Strong commitment to HRH’s mission and ability to articulate its impact; strong written, digital and oral communication skills and ability to speak publicly. Highly organized with ability to pace and prioritize workload to meet timelines. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Donor Perfect or other database systems.
Working Conditions Office-based 8:30 am - 4:30 pm M-F with ability to work remotely on occasion. Special events and fundraisers may require some flex-time in the evening or on weekends.
Salary $90,000 - $100,000 with comprehensive benefits package.
Location HRH Administrative Offices, 313 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
How to Apply To be considered for this role, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample via Paylocity. Applications without a writing sample will not be reviewed.
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Position:
Director of Development and Communications
Reports to:
President and CEO
Overview The Director of Development and Communications leads HRH's fundraising, branding, and storytelling efforts, combining strategic donor cultivation with marketing to drive revenue and visibility.
Responsibilities Fund Development
Work with CEO, Board and staff to develop and execute a comprehensive private fund development plan that meets or exceeds HRH’s annual cash and in-kind donation projections and is consistent with HRH’s strategic plan.
Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, corporate partners, educational institutions, civic groups and other potential supporters.
Plan and facilitate fundraising events including HRH’s Annual gala and smaller events as specified in the fund development plan.
Draft HRH’s annual appeal letter, sponsor packages, thank you letter boilerplates, and other fundraising materials for approval by the CEO.
Carry primary responsibility for developing and implementing customized plans for soliciting and stewarding donors.
Oversee fundraising database and tracking system, compiling and analyzing donor information and other data to inform planning and donor recognition efforts.
Communications
Create and implement HRH’s annual communications plan in conjunction with the CEO, Board Committee, and staff to enhance HRH’s reputation.
Develop and maintain a communications calendar that includes events, open houses, newsletters, social media posts, and reports.
Collaborate closely with HRH staff to maintain up-to-date knowledge of HRH’s activities, and draw from agency data analysis, client stories, and staff interviews to communicate HRH’s story.
Craft/approve content and design of HRH’s website, annual report, newsletters, press releases, brochures, e-blasts, and other print materials.
Make public appearances, attend networking events, conduct tours of HRH, and personally meet with current and potential donors to share information about HRH and its impact.
Elevate HRH’s profile and brand through developing relationships with key influencers and the media.
Work in collaboration with other HRH departments, Board, and community partners to plan and facilitate HRH’s Annual Meeting, all Staff Meetings, and community presentations.
Support staff and board in communicating and messaging organizational information accurately through provision of training, toolkits, video/powerpoint and other resources.
Oversee or directly respond to social media and phone inquiries, obtaining input from other staff as needed.
Facilitate volunteer projects and link interested persons to volunteer and internship opportunities within HRH.
Administration
Provide oversight and leadership of all development and communications staff and volunteers, ensuring coordination of strategies to achieve department goals.
Recruit, hire and train new staff, assign tasks, supervise work, evaluate, and manage performance of team members and provide opportunities for professional development.
Participate and collaborate as a member of HRH’s Senior Leadership Team, engaging in development of organizational policies and procedures, strategic plan, annual operating plan and other initiatives to advance HRH’s mission.
Serve as Staff Liaison to the assigned HRH Board Committee, attending HRH Board monthly meetings and providing communications and fund development information as requested.
Manage the Department’s budget.
Develop comprehensive policies and procedures to guide communications and fund development activities as informed by best practices and standards.
Performs other tasks as requested.
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of fund development and/or communications experience with 3 years in a leadership role.
Education:
BA/BS in Marketing or Communications, Non-profit Management or Business Administration required; Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid Driver’s license required.
Physical Demands:
N/A
Other:
Strong commitment to HRH’s mission and ability to articulate its impact; strong written, digital and oral communication skills and ability to speak publicly. Highly organized with ability to pace and prioritize workload to meet timelines. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Donor Perfect or other database systems.
Working Conditions Office-based 8:30 am - 4:30 pm M-F with ability to work remotely on occasion. Special events and fundraisers may require some flex-time in the evening or on weekends.
Salary $90,000 - $100,000 with comprehensive benefits package.
Location HRH Administrative Offices, 313 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
How to Apply To be considered for this role, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample via Paylocity. Applications without a writing sample will not be reviewed.
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