Director of Development and Marketing

About the Job

THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT ROLE.

Every day, our organization impacts the lives of thousands of children, teens, adults, and families throughout Fairfield County through programs, support services, education, community outreach, and life-changing opportunities.

And we are just getting started.

Over the next several years, we are preparing for a major growth and expansion initiative designed to allow us to serve many more children, families, and community members who need us most.

We are seeking a Director of Development & Marketing who can help bring that vision to life.

This role is about far more than fundraising.

It is about building relationships across the community.

Creating partnerships that matter.

Sharing stories that inspire action.

Helping people understand the real impact this organization makes every single day.

And helping expand that impact for generations to come.

The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit development experience along with the ability to elevate community awareness, donor engagement, marketing visibility, and fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead fundraising and donor development initiatives.
Help drive a significant multi-year growth and expansion campaign.
Build relationships with donors, sponsors, businesses, and community leaders.
Oversee marketing, branding, communications, and social media efforts.
Supervise development and marketing support functions.
Partner with executive leadership and board members on strategic initiatives.
Represent the organization throughout Fairfield County and at community events.
Qualifications: Proven nonprofit fundraising/development experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
Experience managing campaigns, donor outreach, and community engagement.
Marketing and communications leadership experience preferred.
Passion for helping children, families, and communities thrive.

We are prepared to interview now.

*********Instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer this question:

"If you had 3 minutes in front of a room full of community leaders and donors to explain why children and families need organizations like ours more than ever, what would you say?"

There are no right or wrong answers just want a brief feel for your approach. Any format is acceptable.

A paragraph or bullet points or what you would prefer.