COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

St. Coletta Of Greater Washington

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Communications & Development Manager will is be a senior-level, hybrid role responsible for strengthening donor relationships, elevating SCGW s public presence, and cultivating strategic partnerships that advance organizational priorities. This position supports external communications, donor communications, stakeholder updates, public-facing materials, grant management, and advocacy, while managing a donor portfolio and supporting the execution of SCGW s fundraising strategy. In accordance with the federal wage-hour laws, this is a salaried position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Other Performance Measures: Successful performance on the job requires following safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to self or students, school dress standards, proper attendance and leave policies and compliance with other policies set forth in the Employee Handbook. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving is also important to the success of the incumbent.

Requirements

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with experience producing donor-facing content.
• Demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding donors or managing external partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in planning donor or stakeholder events and engagements.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases or CRM systems (e.g., Raiser s Edge).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to SCGW s mission, values, and dedication to inclusivity and equity.Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work as a team to accomplish goals.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Tuberculosis screening to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others.
• Successfully passing a criminal background investigation and pre-employment and drug screenings.
• Bachelor s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in nonprofit development, communications, external affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
• The ideal candidate is a sophisticated communicator and relationship-builder with strong writing skills, development experience, and the ability to represent SCGW in high-level settings

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee all donor-facing communications, including appeals, newsletters, impact reports, stewardship messages, annual reports, and campaign updates.
• Produce high-quality executive communications for the CEO and Chief Development Officer, including letters, talking points, statements, and briefing materials.
• Ensure a consistent organizational voice across all external communications and materials.
• Gather stories, data, and testimonials from program teams to highlight SCGW s impact and mission.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects; cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, foundations, and corporate supporters.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, stewardship plans, and partnership overviews.
• Support major gift efforts through research, meeting preparation, and development of donor materials.
• Contribute to grant writing, reporting, and sponsor deliverables as needed.
• Build and strengthen relationships with corporate, nonprofit, government, and community partners that align with SCGW s mission.
• Identify and cultivate new opportunities for sponsorships, volunteer engagement, and collaborative initiatives.
• Represent SCGW at meetings, events, and public engagements to build relationships and increase visibility.
• Support the CEO and CDO in preparing materials and follow-up communications for partnership meetings and advocacy efforts.
• Support planning and execution of donor events, site tours, cultivation gatherings, and stakeholder briefings.
• Develop messaging, talking points, and collateral for events and external presentations.
• Partner with program staff to plan meaningful engagement experiences that connect supporters to SCGW s work.
• Collaborate with the Development Database Administrator to maintain accurate donor records and track moves management activity.
• Prepare communication summaries, fundraising reports, board materials, and engagement analytics.
• Maintain organized workflows, editorial calendars, and project timelines for communications and development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees