Director of Development & Communications

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

5d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. POSITION TITLE: Director of Development & Communications Exempt Position REPORTS TO: CEO POSITION PURPOSE: The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for implementing comprehensive fundraising and marketing programs, overseeing internal and external communications, and ensuring the financial sustainability of Lifeline Connections . This position will plan and implement a development/fundraising program and marketing/communications strategy per the direction of the CEO to provide for the short and long-term needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit administration, business administration, communications, social work, or a similar field; master’s degree preferred
• Five to ten years experience in development/fundraising and/or communications/marketing for a nonprofit organization highly preferred
• Strong project management skills
• A minimum of five years prior supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, articulate, and persuasive proposals and communication/marketing materials
• Demonstrated ability to meet with private individuals and successfully solicit donations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Event planning and coordination experience required
• A minimum of three years of professional grant and proposal writing experience required; experience writing government contract and grant proposals preferred
• Working knowledge of behavioral health conditions and effective treatment modalities, and ability to communicate them to professionals and the community
• Understanding of Washington funding community, knowledge of fundraising information sources
• Demonstrated ability to supervise on-site and remote staff and/or contractors
• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Directors are required to give a minimum 30 days’ notice at resignation

Nice To Haves

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred
• master’s degree preferred
• experience writing government contract and grant proposals preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the organization’s development program and marketing/communications strategy, including fundraising, grant research, event planning, donor cultivation, donor stewardship, in-kind and monetary donation drives, fundraising events, internal and external communications and marketing, and more
• Supervise Marketing and Development Staff Teams
• Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all programs of Lifeline Connections
• Oversee Marketing Department to ensure consistent and coordinated messaging and effective use of social media, email, and other communication tools and resources
• Maintain and follow Development Department Policies & Procedures Handbook expectations
• Design an annual strategy/calendar to meet fundraising, marketing, and communication goals aligned with agency’s strategic goals and objectives
• Oversee department staff and/or contractors to research, plan, and carry out activities that bring new and renewed funding to the agency at all locations
• In collaboration with leadership, establish fundraising and communications objectives for the organization, setting one year, five year, and longer-term goals
• Ensure effective stewardship of new and existing donors through written acknowledgements and timely responses to queries, gifts/awards, in-kind donations, and through other regular contact, updates, and reports
• Oversee the fundraising process and maintain records of receipts and disbursements of funds
• Secure funding through grant applications, cultivating new and existing donors, and overseeing fundraising events across all service locations
• Manage donor relations through personalized communication, reporting, and stewardship activities
• Maintain and analyze agency contacts and donor data using fundraising and marketing/email software
• Research and recommend funding and marketing opportunities from federal, state, local, and private sources
• Work closely with CEO to develop long-term funding strategies and program implementation based on secured grants and donations
• Work with Quality Assurance and Finance to ensure program compliance, budget alignment, and effective communication of fundraising efforts
• Stay current on trends and regulations in nonprofit fundraising, grant development, marketing, and communications. Ensure staff adherence to grant reporting requirements
• Facilitate Board Fund Development Committee meetings and uphold departmental policies
• Oversee the Development and Marketing departmental budgets and prepare financial proposals for grant applications and events
• Meet with donors and potential donors to solicit support
• Prepare reports for agency leadership on fundraising and marketing activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package.
• Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans.
• The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered.
• We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
• Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
• There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
• Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level