Director of Marketing and Development

Independent Living Inc•City of Newburgh, NY

5d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Marketing and Development provides strategic leadership for Independent Living, Inc.’s marketing, communications, fundraising, and community development initiatives. The role strengthens ILI’s public visibility, communicates the impact of its programs and services, cultivates relationships with donors and community partners, and generates sustainable philanthropic support. As a member of the organization’s leadership team, the Director collaborates with the CEO, senior management, program directors, Board of Directors, and community stakeholders to advance ILI’s mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and regional presence. The successful candidate is a strategic thinker, effective communicator, relationship builder, and results-oriented leader who combines creativity with strong organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business administration, public relations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
At least five years of progressive experience in marketing, fundraising, development, communications, or related leadership functions.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful marketing or fundraising strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing, public presentations, and relationship development.
Ability to establish goals, manage budgets, coordinate multiple projects, and evaluate performance.
Experience with digital marketing, social media, website management, donor databases, and standard business technology.
Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with executive leadership, staff, Board members, donors, and community stakeholders.
Commitment to disability inclusion, accessibility, consumer direction, and the mission and values of Independent Living, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Seven or more years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
Demonstrated success securing charitable contributions, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, or major gifts.
Experience in nonprofit, human services, disability advocacy, or community-based organizations.
Knowledge of donor management systems such as Network for Good.
Proficiency with digital communications tools, including WordPress, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, Canva, or comparable applications.
Knowledge of accessible communications and digital accessibility standards.
Experience working with Boards of Directors, fundraising committees, and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with the Hudson Valley nonprofit, business, and philanthropic communities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an annual fundraising and resource development plan with measurable financial goals.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other philanthropic supporters.
Develop strategies to increase charitable contributions, donor retention, recurring gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.
Establish and maintain a donor relationship management system to track contributions, communications, prospects, and fundraising performance.
Identify opportunities for corporate giving, sponsorships, employee giving campaigns, and community fundraising partnerships.
Collaborate with grant-writing consultants, the CEO, and program leadership to identify and pursue private foundation and charitable funding opportunities.
Prepare fundraising appeals, sponsorship proposals, donor communications, and stewardship reports.
Monitor fundraising performance and provide progress reports to the CEO and Board.
Develop and implement an agency-wide marketing and communications strategy aligned with ILI’s mission and strategic plan.
Strengthen ILI’s brand identity, visibility, and recognition throughout the Hudson Valley.
Oversee the organization’s website, social media platforms, digital marketing, newsletters, publications, annual reports, and promotional materials.
Develop communications that demonstrate the measurable impact of ILI’s programs and services.
Coordinate media relations, press releases, public announcements, and community awareness campaigns.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, accessibility, and professionalism across organizational communications.
Use digital marketing tools, search engine optimization, analytics, and emerging technologies to expand public engagement.
Promote disability-positive, inclusive, accessible, and consumer-directed messaging across communication platforms.
Develop and strengthen relationships with businesses, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Represent ILI at community meetings, business events, nonprofit networks, and other appropriate public forums.
Identify partnership opportunities that enhance ILI’s visibility, community relationships, and philanthropic support.
Work with program leadership to promote services, community events, and engagement opportunities.
Support efforts to expand community awareness of disability rights, independent living, and cross-disability inclusion.
Participate in organizational strategic planning and leadership initiatives.
Translate ILI’s strategic priorities into measurable marketing, communications, and development objectives.
Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to identify opportunities for organizational growth and financial sustainability.
Support Board engagement in fundraising, donor cultivation, and community relationship development.
Coordinate marketing and development activities across programs to ensure consistency and effective use of resources.
Recommend emerging opportunities, visibility initiatives, and development strategies to executive leadership.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate fundraising events, campaigns, and donor engagement activities.
Oversee the annual Friends of Independence Breakfast and other designated fundraising initiatives.
Develop sponsorship packages, event budgets, fundraising targets, and post-event evaluations.
Strengthen relationships with existing donors and sponsors through communication, recognition, and engagement.
Evaluate events and campaigns based on net revenue, donor development, participation, and long-term organizational benefit.
Supervise assigned marketing and development personnel and coordinate outside consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, work plans, priorities, and performance objectives.
Establish performance indicators for fundraising, marketing, community engagement, and donor development.
Prepare quarterly performance reports for the CEO and appropriate organizational stakeholders.
Evaluate marketing and fundraising initiatives and recommend improvements.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with applicable fundraising, privacy, financial, and organizational requirements.