Development/Communication Director

JOB TITLE:                   Development & Communications Director – The Vashti Center
DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUPERVISOR:   Executive Director
PAY SCALE:                  Salary - Exempt
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Development & Communications Director is responsible for growing Vashti’s reach and capabilities by securing funding and support which advances the organization’s ability to fulfill our mission. Resource development responsibilities include:
Finding and securing operational support in the form of annual, recurring, and major gifts.
Identifying and securing designated gifts in support of existing programs and new programs.
Managing the grant application process, from identifying opportunities, to writing grants, to reporting on grants received.
Working in collaboration with the Executive Director and program directors to  solicit contract dollars from local, regional, state, and national entities in support of new and existing programs.
Diversifying Vashti’s revenue streams in innovative ways to meet and exceed financial goals.A portion of the position is dedicated to marketing, education, and outreach activities, which includes:
Newsletter writing and publication.
Preparation of press releases, handling of media relations and representation of the organization or preparation of the Executive Director and Board trustees to represent agency to the media.
Coordination of the publication of documents to include fundraising brochures, letters, and other marketing materials, annual reports.
Generation of print materials, multi-media presentations to generate interest and support in existing and new markets.
Management of the organization website and social media.
Assisting the Executive Director with gift acknowledgements and correspondence.
Cultivation and management of employer partnerships pipeline for served clients of The Vashti Center.
Working with the Board to plan and carry out one major event with revenue goals, annually.

Execute a minimum of 4 giving days with revenue goals, annually.
Assist in events as needed. 
Will work closely with:
Executive Director and Board of Trustees in coordinating, integrating, and reporting on resource development activities and strategies.
Finance Manager in campaign performance, and matters related to payments and pledges and gift acknowledgements.
Executive Director and Associate Director in the development of messaging and materials. 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field and three to five years’ relevant workplace experience.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent certification a plus.
Team player with strong organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
Ability to establish contacts with various audiences and donors.
High degree of professional integrity to ethically manage confidential information.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent computer skills and aptitude to learn new donor software tools such as EveryAction and Canva.
Flexibility to work non-traditional hours when necessary.The Ideal Candidate Will:
Understand and commit to our mission
Have demonstrated fundraising success with five- and six-figure gifts.
Have demonstrated fundraising success in annual fund development and donor acquisition.
Have demonstrated relationship-building acumen and moves management success.
Demonstrate professional proficiencies in written and oral communications.
Have at least 5 years of professional experience in non-profit fundraising.