Senior Director of Development and Communications

Facets • Fairfax, VA

11d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

FACETS is hiring a full-time Senior Director of Development and Communications to provide leadership and assistance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in helping FACETS operate as an effective, thriving agency. The role provides strategic direction, management, and coordination for the organization’s fundraising and external communications efforts. The successful candidate will build and oversee a comprehensive development program, including an annual strategy to promote and increase major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, in-kind resources, and volunteers, supporting the organization’s long-term sustainability.

The Senior Director works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Resource Development Committee, Senior Leadership team, Chief Financial Officer, program staff, funders, and the Development Team. The position leads development planning and execution, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant and gift systems, volunteer and community engagement, events, and external communications. It directly supervises and supports development staff, develops an annual development budget, and coordinates financial reconciliation and donor-restricted funding oversight.

FACETS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that transforms the lives of individuals and families facing poverty, housing instability, hunger, and financial insecurity. Its services and community partnerships address emergency needs and help people establish safe and stable housing. The role requires occasional evening and weekend availability, travel to other FACETS office locations within Fairfax County for meetings, and attendance at annual organization-wide fundraising events. The position includes prolonged desk and computer work and may require lifting up to 15 pounds.

The salary range is $120,000–$130,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. FACETS describes its workplace as culturally diverse and collaborative, and is committed to fostering respect and belonging as an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Five or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications is preferred.
• Experience managing staff and an interest in mentoring a strong development team.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a donor base, with expertise in fundraising from multiple funding streams.
• Experience tracking data through fund development systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to listen intently.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and respectful approach to colleagues, partners, and community members.
• Strong leadership skills, including setting a vision and supporting people in achieving it.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to pass criminal and Child Protective Services background checks.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to attend occasional meetings at other FACETS office locations within Fairfax County, including annual organization-wide fundraising events.
• Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, and lift 15 pounds at times.
• Commitment to eradicating the effects of poverty and homelessness; integrity and high ideals; and a passion for collaborative teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DonorPerfect.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director to implement an overall development plan covering annual giving, special events, individual, corporate, faith community, civic and foundation support, workplace giving, and donor communications.
• Serve as liaison to the Board’s Resource Development Committee, solicit input and improvements to the annual fundraising plan, and monitor progress toward fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to increase awareness and support for FACETS, work toward 100 percent annual board giving, and provide regular updates on board members’ give/get status.
• Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership team and coordinate development and program efforts toward organization-wide goals and implementation of the strategic plan.
• Ensure development programs and systems are diversified, innovative, and responsive to organizational needs and interests, while maintaining donor contact and awareness of special needs.
• Lead donor cultivation, stewardship, and appreciation, including direct mail solicitations, quarterly newsletters, and major-gift strategies for large, annual, and multi-year gifts.
• Oversee research into prospective private funding partnerships and collaborate with the Director of Communications and Grants on grant submission cycles and tracking.
• Work with program staff to develop proposals addressing specific issue areas.
• Engage funders through written communications, calls, in-person and virtual meetings, site tours, and events; communicate FACETS’ efforts and results, and prepare the Executive Director for funder meetings and follow-up.
• Oversee gift processing in accordance with industry standards and equip development staff to enter donations accurately, send timely recognition letters, and use effective tracking and reporting practices.
• Lead the development team’s work to build FACETS’ financial resources, including volunteer management, community engagement, event coordination, and the communications plan.
• Lead external communications across the website, social media, press relations, and collateral for donors, funders, program partners, volunteers, elected officials, local media, peer nonprofits, and other audiences.
• Directly supervise and support the Development Team, provide ongoing performance support, encourage professional development, and promote improvements to development and communications practices and processes.
• Estimate an adequate annual development budget and operate within the approved budget.
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer on monthly reconciliation of fundraising income and ensure private funding is spent according to donor instructions.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, with competitive family rates and medical plan options.
• Paid basic life insurance, with the option to buy additional coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan options with generous matching.
• Paid annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage, 100% employer paid.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• Reimbursement of work-related expenses, including portions of mileage and mobile data expenses.
• Ongoing professional development and training, with reimbursement for portions of tuition, training, or recertification related to the current position.

What This Job Offers

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