Chief Development & Communications Officer

Maryland Nonprofits • Baltimore, MD

409d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Chief Development and Communications Officer (CDCO) at Maryland Legal Aid will play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's visibility and financial support through strategic communication and development initiatives. This executive position involves leading a team to secure funding from various sources, aligning messaging with the organization's mission, and fostering partnerships to advance civil legal aid for low-income Marylanders.

Requirements

• Proven track record in institutional, individual, and corporate fundraising.
• Experience in the greater-Maryland philanthropic landscape is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the interconnectedness of marketing, communications, and fundraising.
• Experience in assessing, building, and executing against a strategic plan for development.
• Ability to operationalize and execute strategic initiatives effectively.
• Experience in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual and institutional relationships.
• Strong analytical and planning skills with success in analyzing ROI for marketing and communications investments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building a pipeline of fundraising targets for individual donors and private philanthropy.
• Knowledge of donor management systems and best practices in fundraising.
• Experience engaging BIPOC and historically marginalized audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated strategic communications and development plans that support the organization's goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align communications and development initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Lead and expand the fundraising program to secure resources from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Oversee the grants management process from identification of potential funding sources to proposal submission and report compliance.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, funders, and key partners.
• Lead the communication team to build relationships with media and key stakeholders, providing impactful content across various channels.
• Ensure consistent messaging that reflects Maryland Legal Aid's mission, vision, and values.
• Manage the organization's brand and reputation, including crisis communication planning and response.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and development activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $175,000.
• Generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed