Director, Development Communications

AmeriCares

3d•$127,036 - $139,600•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Development Communications provides high-level support to the Chief Development Officer and executive leadership in producing sophisticated donor-facing and executive-level communications. As Americares advances its five-year growth campaign, this role will deepen donor relationships, develop campaign-related collateral, and translate complex programmatic work into compelling communications for principal, major, and high-net-worth philanthropic audiences.

Requirements

Exceptional storytelling ability, including development of donor-centric narratives that connect organizational impact with philanthropic investment opportunities.
Strong listening skills and the ability to build relationships and consensus across diverse stakeholders.
Ability to navigate multiple perspectives while effectively representing donor and Development priorities.
Experience writing for fundraising programs and donor audiences.
Ability to interface confidently with senior executives and organizational leaders and senior executives.
Experience developing communications strategies for executive, Board, and philanthropic audiences.
Knowledge of donor-centered fundraising communications and stewardship best practices.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Experience supporting a comprehensive fundraising campaign or capital campaign.
Demonstrated ability to establish and analyze communication performance metrics that measure donor engagement, support fundraising objectives, and inform future communications strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in humanitarian context and knowledge of the global health landscape.
Fluency in languages that are spoken in at least one of our core locations (India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Colombia, etc.), in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic communications that support Development priorities, donor engagement, and fundraising objectives.
Produce high-quality donor-facing content, including proposals, reports, stewardship materials, presentations, briefing documents, and campaign collateral.
Develop and oversee a strategic executive and donor communications framework that advances campaign objectives, strengthens donor engagement, and supports organizational growth priorities.
Leads cross-functional communications initiatives through collaboration and influence across Development, Programs, Marketing, and Executive Leadership.
Partner closely with frontline fundraisers and programmatic teams to translate organizational priorities into compelling donor communications.
Support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts through tailored communications for principal, major, and campaign donors.
Serve as a conduit between Development and Programs to align donor interests with organizational priorities and ensure fundraising materials are both compelling and operationally feasible.
Maintain a deep understanding of Americares fundraising priorities, programmatic work, and donor audiences.
Actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture and mission.
Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.