Sr. Director of Development and Communication

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Phoenix, AZ, US

18 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Sr. Director of Development and Communications

Native American Connections (NAC) is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Sr.Director of Development and Communications (DODC) to lead the organization’s fundraising, managing the organization's public image through communication strategies (public relations). This position is responsible for crafting and executing a comprehensive development strategy, leading the development and communications team, managing donor relations, overseeing grant applications, and expanding revenue sources including growing NAC’s community engagement efforts.

This individual plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s public image, managing media relations, and enhancing brand reputation.

The DODC will lead NAC’s communications strategy, enhancing donor communications, case visibility through the media, digital platforms, and public relations to amplify NAC’s impact.

The DODC will collaborate closely with the President/CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to align messaging with mission objectives, oversee content creation, and ensure consistent voice for organizational communications.

The ideal DODC will bring significant experience in foundation relations, government and public-sector funding, corporate partnerships, and individual giving, along with a strong command of development communications strategies and practices necessary for success in the role. As a member of the SLT, this position requires strong leadership, organizational, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of managing a development team and have a strong passion for NAC’s mission.

• Responsible for leadership of the organization’s overall fundraising strategy, and for establishing and achieving annual development goals and objectives in accordance with the organization’s mission and development operations plan.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with key donors, prospects, and constituents, including individuals as well as foundations, and the government public and corporate sectors.
• Oversee the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, ensuring personalized engagement and communication. Develop and execute strategies for growing the major gifts portfolio, including setting goals and tracking progress.
• Develop and implement comprehensive development strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, and individual giving.
• Research, identify, and help realize new funding opportunities.
• Assess and analyze the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Directs the writing of funding proposals, grants, letters, the annual report, special event materials, and other fundraising support documentation.
• Oversee the stewardship, gift accounting, and reporting functions, ensuring that all donors receive acknowledgement of their gifts.
• Oversee the management of the donor and volunteer database. Implement and maintain a robust database to track interactions, giving history, and engagement levels.

Communications Leadership -

• Working closely with the President/CEO, develop and work with the team to implement a comprehensive communications strategy to build brand awareness, engage the community, and position NAC as a leader in its field.
• Handle internal and external organization communications.
• Oversee all PR activities, including media relations, organization communications, and crisis management.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews with NAC spokespeople.
• Ensure consistent messaging and communication across all NAC channels.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of press releases, articles, and other PR materials.
• Collaborate with the SLT to develop engaging and informative PR content.
• Oversee content creation for various channels (website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and donor communications) to ensure consistency and…