Director of Development & Communications
About The Position
Settlement Housing Fund (SHF) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Development & Communications to lead and elevate the organization’s fundraising and communication efforts during a period of significant growth for the organization. The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy. This role will cultivate and oversee all philanthropic revenue streams including support from foundations, corporations, and individuals, as well as sponsorship and support for our signature annual gala. The Director of Development & Communications also leads organizational communications, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, strategic thinker, and a relationship builder who can balance big picture planning with hands-on execution.
Requirements
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or related fields.
- Commitment to SHF’s mission and serving low-income individuals and families.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating donors, and securing philanthropic support.
- Experience managing customer relationship management (CRM) and other systems, ensuring data accuracy, activity tracking, pipeline management, and accurate reporting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines and prioritize projects.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with stakeholders including staff, board members, and funders.
- Experience supervising staff and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Ability to take initiative, suggest new ideas, and move tasks forward.
- Available for local travel near public transit and occasional weeknight work.
- SHF staff are expected to be in the office or on site at least two days per week and may work remotely up to three days per week.
- Commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for candidates with lived experience connected to SHF’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with SHF’s mission and evolving organizational priorities.
- Lead strategic planning to expand and diversify revenue across individual, corporate, foundation, and government donations and grants.
- Partner with the Board and volunteers to support our fundraising strategy, prospecting, stewardship, and relationship management.
- Ensure revenue targets are met and create forecasts, pipelines, and progress reports for senior leadership and the Board.
- Oversee SHF’s communications, including our website, newsletter, social media, branding, and other communications to ensure consistent and compelling organizational messaging.
- Manage public relations efforts, including media coordination, press releases, and cultivation of relationships with journalists and external partners.
- Support new and ongoing engagement efforts with elected officials, community leaders, development partners, and other key external stakeholders.
- Lead strategy, planning, and execution of SHF’s annual gala, including sponsorship development, donor cultivation, program creation, and revenue goals.
- Direct the planning and execution of events such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and property celebrations.
- Strengthen donor stewardship and create meaningful opportunities for donor engagement, including site visits, volunteer events, and leadership-level touchpoints.
- Engage Board members and volunteers to serve as ambassadors for SHF, providing guidance and tools to support their engagement in fundraising and communications efforts.
- Supervise Development & Communications staff and consultants, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Serve as a member of the senior team at SHF, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making.
- Partner with SHF leadership and program staff to translate organizational outcomes and impact into fundraising and communications content.
- Collaborate with SHF leadership to ensure communications reflect organizational priorities, values, and impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
