Senior Director of Development and Communications

Reports To: Executive Director

Job Status: Full-time – 35hrs/wk

Location: Candidate must reside in Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Region, Northern Virginia

preferred

Hybrid – in-office Fairfax, telecommuting

To apply: send cover letter and resume to admin@britepaths.org.

Role Summary

At Britepaths, we’re proud of our 41-year history of meeting evolving community needs. To help us build resources and position the organization for future growth, we’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced director of development and communications to join our senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will have senior fundraising and communications experience in a dynamic nonprofit setting. The role requires outstanding organizational and leadership skills – and an ability to develop and nurture strong relationships across donor sectors, synthesize data for compelling storytelling, and plan and execute a range of revenue generating and thought leadership campaigns and events.

Objectives of this role

• Collaborate with executive director in the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies aligned with the organizational goals
• Steward and grow existing portfolio of government and foundation grants, corporate sponsors, and major donors to identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and major gifts
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team in a highly visible internal and external capacity

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and expand the Development and Communications Team, including staff positions of Community Development Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Communications Manager, and Data Architect
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment while managing team performance, setting goals, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback
• Cultivate and steward existing donor relationships
• Build and maintain a robust donor base
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects
• Plan and execute donor engagement activities, including events and meetings
• Oversee the implementation of and data migration to new donor database
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations
• Create and implement a communications plan to promote the organization and its mission
• Engage board of directors in giving, fundraising, and volunteerism
• Serve as staff liaison to board development committee
• Represent the organization at community events and fundraising activities
• Support programmatic planning and communication

Required education, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in nonprofit leadership, business development, or related field
• Eight (8) or more years in nonprofit fundraising/communications role
• Strong working knowledge of Greater Washington, D.C. governmental and foundation grantmaking and corporate philanthropy
• Proven track record of securing major gifts, six-figure foundation and government grants, legacy funding, and corporate sponsorships
• Masterful organization, written and verbal communication, and leadership skills
• Artful public speaking and presentation skills
• Superior working knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, program evaluation, and team building
• Impeccable attention to detail and deadlines
• Experience in developing cases for support, business plans, and budgets

Position requires 35 hours/week, with at least 3 days/week in the Fairfax office, commensurate with an annual salary in the range of $80,000 to $90,000, dependent upon experience and track record. Work schedule is flexible, with core hours Monday – Friday 10am to 3pm. Reliable internet connection at home is required for telecommuting; laptop will be provided. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Must have own transportation. Greater Washington regional travel required.