Director of Strategic Communications

Director of Strategic Communications

Full Time Clerical AT Office Location, Atlanta, GA, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The Low Income Investment Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that mobilizes capital and partners to achieve opportunities, equity and wellbeing for people and communities. LIIF innovates financial solutions to create more equitable outcomes for all by building and preserving affordable homes, quality educational opportunities from early childhood through higher education, health clinics, healthy food retail and community facilities.

In this way, LIIF provides a bridge between private capital markets and communities. LIIF's headquarters is in San Francisco and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C.

This position reports to the Vice President, Communications

The Director of Strategic Communications will strengthen and elevate LIIF's external voice and visibility across housing, early care and education, and community investment, while helping to position the organization as a thought leader in community development finance.

This leader will help develop and drive a compelling enterprise-wide narrative that clearly connects LIIF's mission, strategic plan, lending activities, policy priorities, and impact. They will translate complex financial, policy, and community development work into clear, relatable stories that resonate with diverse audiences, including funders, policymakers, peer CDFIs, developers, community partners, and the media.

Storytelling, Messaging and Content Creation - 35%

Develop and maintain an organization-wide messaging framework that aligns LIIF's strategic plan, impact, and work across housing, early care and education, lending, and policy initiatives.

Create and refine a compelling narrative that helps external audiences understand how LIIF's investments drive opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve outcomes for families.

Translate complex community development finance, lending, and policy concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging communications tailored to diverse audiences.

Identify, develop, and elevate stories that demonstrate the real-world impact of LIIF's work through the voices of borrowers, developers, community partners, families, and other stakeholders.

Write or edit LIIF's blogs, op-eds, speeches, and other thought leadership content.

Produce high-profile publications and communications materials, including but not limited to the annual report, thought pieces, email marketing, public testimony, regulatory comments, and other public communications.

Partner with the policy and development teams to align communications strategies with LIIF's development goals and policy priorities.

Develop communications strategies and materials that support the case for impact reporting, policy campaigns, public testimony, coalition engagement, and regulatory advocacy.

Lead the planning and production of LIIF's annual report, including developing the report theme, managing the budget, and identifying key projects and initiatives that highlight organizational achievements and impact.

Communications Strategy, Brand & Digital Platforms - 30%

Participate in developing, implementing, and continuously refining LIIF's communications strategy, editorial calendar, and content priorities.

Direct all-digital, print, and multimedia storytelling platforms, including the website, newsletters, social media channels, and emerging communications platforms.

Edit publications, ensuring consistency of tone, message, brand identity, and organizational voice.

Strengthen LIIF's brand positioning and visibility among key audiences, including funders, policymakers, peer CDFIs, developers, community partners, and the media.

Enhance existing communications and influence strategies with strong digital and audience engagement lens.

Monitor communications performance and recommend strategies to increase reach, engagement, and impact.

Executive & Field Support - 15%

Understand and effectively represent the communication styles and voices of LIIF's leadership.

Support the Executive Team and staff in articulating LIIF's theory of change, strategic priorities, and impact.

Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and stakeholder engagement.

Prepare and support executives for media engagements, interviews, speaking opportunities, and public appearances.

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