Director, PR ​/ Communications, Non-Profit & Social Impact

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Williamsburg, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. We are a mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality early intervention, early childhood, family support, home visiting, prevention, and community-based services for children and families.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven leader to serve as our
Director of Advancement
. This is an exciting opportunity to do more than raise funds—it is an opportunity to shape CDR's philanthropic future, elevate our brand, expand our community presence, and build meaningful relationships that strengthen our mission for years to come.

The ideal candidate brings a compelling combination of fundraising expertise, marketing and communications experience, creativity, and exceptional interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who can inspire others, tell our story in ways that resonate, and translate relationships and ideas into measurable results.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Advancement leads CDR's fundraising, donor relations, branding, marketing, communications, and community engagement strategies. This position works closely with organizational leadership, the Board of Directors, donors, community partners, and volunteers to strengthen philanthropic support, increase organizational visibility, and advance CDR's long-term sustainability.

This position is based at our Williamsburg, Virginia campus.

The Director of Advancement provides strategic leadership for CDR's comprehensive advancement efforts, connecting fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, branding, and communications into a cohesive strategy that strengthens the organization's reputation and financial sustainability.

This role requires someone who can see both the big picture and the details that bring it to life—a leader who is equally comfortable cultivating a major donor, developing a compelling marketing campaign, presenting to the Board of Directors, overseeing a fundraising event, or identifying new opportunities to expand CDR's visibility and philanthropic support.

The Director will lead and develop the Advancement team, establish measurable goals, evaluate fundraising performance, and build lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.

Most importantly, this position offers the opportunity to combine strategic leadership, creativity, and relationship-building to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families throughout our community.

Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive annual and long-term fundraising strategies that support CDR's mission, priorities, and financial sustainability.

Lead fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual appeals, planned giving, capital campaigns, corporate sponsor ships, and special events.

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, civic, and faith-based donors.

Build meaningful donor relationships through personalized engagement, compelling communications, and thoughtful stewardship.

Oversee grant prospecting, proposal development, submissions, and coordination with program leaders on funding opportunities and reporting.

Establish measurable fundraising goals, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to strengthen philanthropic results.

Lead CDR's brand strategy, strengthening organizational identity, visibility, and recognition throughout the community.

Develop and oversee integrated marketing and communications strategies that communicate CDR's mission, programs, accomplishments, and community impact.

Ensure consistent, engaging, and professional messaging across all communication channels and materials.

Oversee public relations, media outreach, website content, social media, newsletters, fundraising appeals, promotional materials, and organizational reports.

Create compelling stories and communications that inspire donor engagement, community partnerships, and philanthropic investment.

Identify innovative approaches to expand CDR's reach, strengthen its reputation, and connect with new audiences.