Director of Development & Communications

Hudson River Housing Inc•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Development and Communications leads HRH's fundraising, branding, and storytelling efforts, combining strategic donor cultivation with marketing to drive revenue and visibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of fund development and/or communications experience with 3-years experience in a leadership role
BA/BS in Marketing or Communications, Non-profit Management or Business Administration required with a Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a relevant field will be considered.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Strong commitment to HRH’s mission and ability to articulate its impact in a compelling manner
Strong written, digital and oral communication skills and ability to effectively speak publicly
Must be highly organized with ability to accurately pace and prioritize workload to successfully meet timeline targets.
Strong computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite; Donor Perfect or other database systems

Responsibilities

Work with CEO, Board and staff to develop and execute a comprehensive private fund development plan that meets or exceeds HRH’s annual cash and in-kind donation projections and is consistent with HRH’s strategic plan.
Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, corporate partners, educational institutions, civic groups and other potential supporters.
Plan and facilitate fundraising events including HRH’s Annual gala and smaller events as specified in the fund development plan
Drafts HRH’s annual appeal letter, sponsor packages, thank you letter boilerplates, and other fundraising materials for approval by the CEO.
Carry primary responsibility for developing and implementing customized plans for soliciting and stewarding donors.
Oversee fundraising database and tracking system compiling and analyzing donor information and other data to inform planning and donor recognition efforts.
Create and implement HRH’s annual communications plan in conjunction with CEO, Board Committee, and staff to enhance HRH’s reputation
Develop and maintain a communications calendar that includes a schedule of events, open houses, newsletters, social media posts, and reports.
Collaborate closely with HRH staff to maintain up to date knowledge of HRH’s activities, and draw from agency data analysis, client stories, staff interviews, etc. to communicate HRH’s story.
Craft/approve content and design of HRH’s website, annual report, newsletters, press releases,,brochures, e-blasts, and other print materials.
Make public appearances, attend networking events, conduct tours of HRH and personally meet with current and potential donors to share information about HRH and its impact.
Elevate HRH’s profile and brand through developing relationships with key influencers and the media
Work in collaboration with other HRH departments, Board, and community partners to plan and facilitate HRH’s Annual Meeting, all Staff Meetings, Community presentations and other
Support staff and board in communicating and messaging organizational information accurately through provision of training, toolkits, video/power points and other resources
Oversee or directly respond to social media and phone inquiries/ comments obtaining input from other staff, as needed.
Facilitate volunteer projects and link interested persons to volunteer and internship opportunities within HRH.
Provide oversight and leadership of all development and communications staff and volunteers, ensuring coordination of strategies to achieve department goals.
Recruit, hire and train new staff, assign tasks, supervise work, evaluate, and manage performance of team members and provide opportunities for professional development.
Participate and collaborate as a member of HRH’s Senior Leadership Team engaging in development of organizational policies and procedures, strategic plan, annual operating plan and other initiatives to advance HRH’s mission.
Serve as Staff Liaison to the assigned HRH Board Committee attend HRH Board monthly meetings providing communications and fund development information, as requested.
Manage the Department’s budget
Develop comprehensive policies and procedures to guide communications and fund development activities as informed by best practices and standards.
Performs other tasks as requested.