Director for Development and Communications (Full-Time)

About the role

The Director for Development and Communications will lead Chhaya's fundraising efforts to both sustain and strengthen existing programs and facilitate the organization's growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of an annual fundraising plan that aligns with the organization’s Strategic Plan and prioritizes a sustainable operating budget, in addition to special projects such as the current development of a Chhaya community center.
• Support the Manager of Development and Communications to track all donors/funders interactions, plan touchpoints, and grow the individual donor base.
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events.
• Work with the Board of Directors to harness their support, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary materials and information to meet their fundraising obligations, including their annual give/get.
• Supervise and support the Manager of Development and Communications and consulting grantwriter.
• Oversee the visioning, planning, and execution of fundraising and cultivation activities, including the annual gala.
• Develop and execute an organizational brand strategy and visibility campaign, ensuring that Chhaya’s brand and narrative support programmatic goals.
• Oversee all organizational communications, including annual reports, newsletters, social media posts, promotional materials, and the website.
• Supervise and support the Communications Associate, helping them develop and execute a communications workplan and outreach strategy.
• Maintain substantive knowledge on community development and follow industry trends in order to proactively meet Chhaya’s annual fundraising and communications goals.
• Strategically lead the Senior Leadership Team, participating in organization-wide strategy, including budgeting, communications, and program development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in non-profit fundraising and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, build trust, design and execute comprehensive fundraising processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated success developing individual donor programs (i.e. monthly sustainers, young professionals’ groups, major donors).
• Experience in event planning with precision.