Director of Development & Communications

Salary (Minimum - Maximum): $90,

Job Classification: Full-time, FLSAexempt position with benefits

Supervised by: Executive Director

Location: Hybrid in Greater Boston with local travel required. Some evenings and weekends required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About the Organization: Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) invests in Asian American and low-income communities by creating and preserving affordable and vibrant neighborhoods in Chinatown and Greater Boston.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned development leader who will collaborate with a supportive Executive Director and Board team as you establish a strong major donor program and create the development infrastructure to support the goals of our 5-Year Strategic Plan. The Director of Development & Communications will play a key role in building out a capacity campaign with a $2-3 million goal to support the organization’s expansion.

The Director of Development & Communications leads and manages all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and communications strategies. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive fundraising and storytelling efforts that support the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability.

The Director of Development & Communications oversees multiple revenue streams, which include individual giving, major gifts, foundations, corporations, events, and campaigns. They provide leadership to development staff and partners, work closely with executive leadership and the board of directors, and ensure that fundraising systems, processes, and metrics are in place to support growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship-driven leader with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to inspire confidence among donors, staff, and volunteers.

• Foster a strong internal culture of philanthropy across the organization.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals, budgets, and priorities.
• Oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
• Personally manage a portfolio of key donors and prospects, as appropriate to organizational size and structure (50+, smaller number of high-level prospects).
• Develop and implement individualized donor engagement strategies, achieving an agreed-upon annual minimum of visits, virtual meetings, and phone/email communication visit contacts across the portfolio.
• Lead or support capacity campaign planning and execution with campaign consultants and committee members, when applicable.
• Oversee foundation, corporate and governmental relations to generate grant funding, event sponsor ships, and other funding opportunities
• Supervise two to three full-time development and communications staff and relevant vendors or consultants.
• Ensure effective use of the donor database (CRM) to track prospects, donor engagement, and performance metrics.
• Establish and monitor key fundraising metrics, including donor retention, growth, and pipeline health.
• Oversee development operations to ensure timely gift processing, acknowledgment, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the organization.

• Oversee content creation and distribution across ACDC’s communications channels.
• Manage media relations by pitching stories, drafting and distributing press releases, and coordinating interviews.
• Represent the organization in donor engagements, events, and community settings, to strengthen the organization’s philanthropic presence and reputation.

• Partner closely with the Executive Director on fundraising strategy and donor engagement.
• Engage, train, and support board members and committees in fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Prepare fundraising reports and updates for monthly board meetings as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in…