Director of Development & Communications

Director of Development & Communications

Description:

Director of Development & Communications

Salary (Minimum - Maximum):$85,

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.

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.

Position Summary

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.

Fundraising Strategy, Leadership, and Execution

• 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.

Communications

• 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.

Board & Executive Partnership

• 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.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and flexible spending account.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days per year, with an increase to 20 days after 3 years of service.
  13 holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s, 6 sick days, and 2 personal days per year.
• 3% Employer contribution with 1% additional match in 401k for eligible employees.
• Optional flexible 4-day, 40-hour work week.

ACDC’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are actively interested in ensuring that ACDC represents a range of experiences and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…