Director of Development & Community Engagement

Director of Development & Community Engagement

Do you want to play a key role in expanding resources for survivors of domestic violence? Do you thrive on crafting innovative fundraising strategies and strengthening donor connections?

Transition House is hiring a Director of Development & Community Engagement to join our team. They have retained River walker Talent for this search.

Transition House’s mission is to end domestic violence and create communities where survivors can live in safety and thrive. Transition House has been providing holistic support for nearly 50 years. Our greatest asset is our employees, encompassing a variety of origins, concepts, viewpoints, and life journeys. We've established a diverse and inclusive atmosphere filled with individuals who share a common purpose.

Our leadership is characterized by openness, approachability, genuineness, and a commitment to nurturing our staff.

We seek a Director of Development & Community Engagement who will work and lead from a philosophy that sees people, not problems, and is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is social justice centered. A few of the key responsibilities for this role will be in strengthening Transition House’s fundraising capacity through donor relationships, fundraising initiatives, and brand strategy. In 2026, Transition House will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a major milestone for the organization, planning and executing the anniversary events will be a core part of this role.

A successful Director will feel energized by building authentic relationships and processes to support the mission of Transition House with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, collaboratively and with innovation.

• Plan and execute fundraisers throughout the year, including, supporting planning and logistics for fundraising events
  Develop and implement donor cultivation strategies, including legacy gifts and major gifts programs.
• Support Executive Director with annual and summer fundraising appeals.
• Develop a donor stewardship annual plan and engage new donors.
• Collaborate to design innovative fundraising strategies that reflect the strengths and needs of the communities we serve and develop diverse funding streams.

• Create and execute social media strategies aligned with development goals.
• Maintain and enhance monthly donor newsletters, ensuring compelling storytelling and engagement.

• Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with local businesses, community groups, and partners to expand awareness and support for Transition House.
• Represent Transition House at community events and networking opportunities to strengthen visibility and build goodwill.
• Collaborate with program staff to amplify survivor-centered community narratives and ensure community engagement efforts are trauma-informed and mission-aligned.
• Develop outreach strategies that engage diverse communities and build a broader base of supporters and allies.

• Coordinate volunteer engagement for events, as needed
• Strategically engage volunteers as future donors, advocates, and community ambassadors.

• Provide grant coordination and management, ensuring compliance and reporting (this is not a grant writing position)
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify data needs for grants, and develop strategies for using data to tell compelling stories while upholding the confidentiality and dignity of the survivors we serve.

We believe successful candidates will be proactive, strategic, and creative development professionals with a track record of growing funding streams (we imagine this will mean 3–5 years of related experience or clearly transferable skills and results).

Beyond experience, we’re seeking someone who brings both strong technical skills and the relational qualities that make development work meaningful. A self-starter with collaborative capacity will thrive as leadership encourages autonomy and innovation.

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