Development and Outreach Director

The Historic Wilmington Foundation (HWF) Development & Outreach Director manages and directs HWF’s development, marketing, communications, and member support functions, and has responsibility for recruiting sponsors, donors and members, writing grants, and designing and coordinating signature fundraising events. The position utilizes communications skills, including copywriting and graphic design. HWF’s Development & Outreach Director communicates the organization’s mission, initiatives, events and progress to members and the broader public through newsletters, fundraising appeals, website updates/maintenance, and social media. Through collaboration and communication, the HWF Development & Outreach Director helps create, grow, and celebrate connections that allow HWF to perfume its mission and strengthen its impact on the people and places HWF serves.

Medical and Short Term Disability Insurance, SIMPLE IRA, PTO

The ability to utilize creative writing, copy writing, research and graphic design skills to produce social media, newsletters, press releases, website pages, donor and member correspondence, event programs and signage, mid year and end of year appeals, annual reports and grant applications. Proficient in English, writing and speaking.