Director of Development and Community Relations

Director - Development and Community Relations

Bethpage, NY

Full-Time

Salary: $120K - $130K/yr

Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER! Work with a team that takes pride in their work!

ACLD is a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1300+ staff and providing over 80 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER.

The Director of Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership for all fundraising, donor relations, marketing, communications, special events, and development initiatives. This position oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive fundraising strategies designed to secure philanthropic support, strengthen community engagement, and advance the organization's mission and long-term sustainability.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, direct mail, and grant development; cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and funding partners.
• Partner with the Board of Directors and volunteers to strengthen fundraising efforts, recruit and engage committee members, and support Board development and stewardship.
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising, donor recognition, community engagement, and organizational events that advance awareness, relationships, and philanthropic support.
• Direct integrated marketing, communications, digital, social media, and media relations strategies; serve as a spokesperson and brand ambassador to enhance organizational visibility and engagement.
• Recruit, develop, and supervise Development staff; oversee departmental budgets, revenue, expenses, donor data integrity, website content, and operational effectiveness.
• Support implementation and measurement of the organization’s strategic plan, lead internal engagement initiatives, and cultivate community partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and priorities.

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master's preferred in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive fundraising or business development experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management and supervisory experience; Five years or more preferred.

Career Paths | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Training | Government Loan Forgiveness | Employee Recognition | Management and Colleagues enjoy working together | We offer affordable Master’s Degree Program

Director of Development, for immediate consideration, please apply now!

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Career Paths | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Training | Government Loan Forgiveness | Employee Recognition | Management and Colleagues enjoy working together | We offer affordable Master’s Degree Program