Director of Development and Engagement

Job Title:
Director, Development and Engagement

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $75K - $85K

Location: Hybrid, Windsor, CT

The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC) is dedicated to raising voices and visibility of people with brain injury and improving lives through support, education, and advocacy. We are a small, mission-driven team committed to making a difference across Connecticut.

The Director of Development and Engagement is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy to advance BIAC’s mission. This role provides both strategic leadership and hands‑on execution across fund development, donor engagement, marketing, events, and organizational communications.

The Director oversees all revenue‑generating activities—including individual giving, corporate sponsor ships, peer‑to‑peer campaigns, and events—while ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms. In a small team environment, this role also supports key operational and administrative functions that enable effective donor engagement and organizational efficiency.

• Develop and implement an annual fund development plan in partnership with the Executive Director
• Lead diversified fundraising efforts, including:
• Individual giving and major donor cultivation
• Corporate sponsor ships and partnerships
• Annual appeals and online campaigns
• Peer‑to‑peer fundraising initiatives
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and sponsors
• Support major gift strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Track performance metrics and analyze fundraising outcomes to inform strategy

• Oversee donor stewardship strategy, ensuring timely and meaningful communication (acknowledgements, impact reporting, year‑end summaries)
• Serve as primary administrator of BIAC’s CRM (Donor Perfect), ensuring data integrity, reporting, and effective donor tracking
• Manage gift processing, acknowledgements, and financial tracking in coordination with the bookkeeper
• Produce reports and analytics for internal leadership and Board of Directors

• Lead planning and execution of BIAC’s signature fundraising events and community initiatives
• Integrate peer‑to‑peer fundraising strategies into events to maximize revenue and engagement
• Oversee all event logistics, including sponsor ships, registration, volunteer coordination, and post‑event reporting

• Golf Tournaments
• Walk for Thought
• Bike for Thought
• Annual Conference
• Serve as liaison for third‑party and community‑led fundraising events (e.g., Giving Tuesday, Facebook fundraisers)
• Collaborate with committees, volunteers, and partners to ensure successful execution

• Develop and implement an integrated communications strategy to support fundraising, programs, and public awareness
• Lead content creation across platforms, including:
• Monthly e‑newsletter (The Buzz)
• Fundraising appeals and campaign materials
• Website and social media content
• Oversee website management and digital presence, coordinating with external vendors as needed
• Manage social media strategy to increase engagement, visibility, and donor participation
• Ensure consistent branding and storytelling across all communications

• Oversee BIAC’s membership programs (Individual, Professional, Providers Council), including recruitment, retention, and engagement
• Maintain accurate membership data and reporting within the CRM

• Serve as staff liaison to the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors
• Prepare reports, support meetings, and engage board members in fundraising efforts
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers supporting events, fundraising, and administrative functions

• Support day‑to‑day administrative functions that impact donor engagement and organizational effectiveness
• Oversee donor communications, mailings, and database‑related operational systems
• Coordinate with the bookkeeper on financial…