Director of Marketing and Development

Description

Title:

Director of Marketing and Development

Position Type:
Full-time, Exempt

Reports to:

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Base

Location:

Newburgh

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Pay Rate: $90,000/yr - $100,000/yr

Since 1987, Independent Living Inc. (ILI) has been increasing access, encouraging self-determination, and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in the Hudson Valley, of New York. Following the traditional independent living (IL) model, the majority of ILI’s board and staff are individuals with disabilities and use personal, lived experience to support others in the community – turning perceived deficits into assets.

• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a barrier-free society and supporting independent living
• Be part of a collaborative workplace that embraces diversity and innovation, where every team member’s voice and lived experience are respected and valued
• Be part of an organization that champions inclusive hiring practices and actively welcomes individuals of all abilities, recognizing the value of both visible and non-visible disabilities
• Help increase the visibility and impact of a disability-led organization serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.
• Play a strategic role in building sustainable financial support and partnerships that advance ILI’s mission.

The Director of Marketing and Development provides strategic leadership for Independent Living, Inc.’s marketing, communications, fundraising, and community development initiatives.

The Director is responsible for strengthening ILI’s public visibility, communicating the impact of its programs and services, cultivating relationships with donors and community partners, and generating sustainable philanthropic support.

As a member of the organization’s leadership team, the Director works collaboratively with the CEO, senior management, program directors, Board of Directors, and community stakeholders to advance ILI’s mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and regional presence.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, effective communicator, relationship builder, and results-oriented leader who combines creativity with strong organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising and resource development plan with measurable financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other philanthropic supporters.
• Develop strategies to increase charitable contributions, donor retention, recurring gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Establish and maintain an effective donor relationship management system to track contributions, communications, prospects, and fundraising performance.
• Identify opportunities for corporate giving, sponsor ships, employee giving campaigns, and community fundraising partnerships.
• Collaborate with grant-writing consultants, the CEO, and program leadership to identify and pursue appropriate private foundation and charitable funding opportunities.
• Prepare fundraising appeals, sponsorship proposals, donor communications, and stewardship reports.
• Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular progress reports to the CEO and Board.

• Develop and implement an agency-wide marketing and communications strategy aligned with ILI’s mission and strategic plan.
• Strengthen ILI’s brand identity, visibility, and recognition throughout the Hudson Valley.
• Oversee the organization’s website, social media platforms, digital…