Director of Development and Communications

Director of Development and Communications

Ignite Peace (formerly Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center) is seeking a mission-driven Director of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and strategic communications efforts. This hands‑on leadership role is for a dynamic team player with a passion for social justice, a talent for donor engagement, and the ability to tell powerful stories of impact.

Full‑time | Exempt |

Reports to:

Executive Director

Pay range: $57,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Ignite Peace values collaboration—our small team shares responsibilities and supports one another.

• Lead all major annual fundraising campaigns and donor appeals
• Plan and manage the Annual Gathering, our signature development event
• Coordinate peer‑to‑peer fundraising through recruitment and administration of our Flying Pig Marathon team
• Steward donors with timely thank‑yous, receipts, and relationship‑building
• Maintain and analyze donor data (Salesforce, Go Fund Me Pro , Quick Books)
• Partner with the Executive Director and Development Committee on long‑term strategy

• Lead organizational communications strategy and implementation
• Oversee website, email communication, and social media (Word Press, Mail Chimp, Facebook, Instagram)
• Create engaging content for newsletters, annual reports, and event materials
• Represent Ignite Peace at public events, in the media, and with stakeholders
• Design graphics and promotional materials (Canva)

• Support financial tracking, donor reporting, and database management
• Collaborate on organizational policies, legal filings, and office systems
• Recruit and supervise interns or volunteers as needed

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
• Proven success with donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and events
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or other CRM), Canva, Mail Chimp, and Quick Books
• Skilled in digital platforms and analytics
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects
• Deep commitment to peace, justice, and nonviolence
• Generous PTO and flexible schedule

Submit resume and cover letter via email to careers. Priority resume review will begin January 12, 2026
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Ignite Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We encourage applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply.