What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications position at NAYA Family Center?
Description
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NAYA Family Center seeks a dedicated and experienced development professional to serve as our Development and Communications Director, leading a team of six development and communications staff and serving on NAYA’s leadership team. This is a robust and important leadership role at NAYA, reporting to the CEO.
NAYA has a large and involved community and a history of successful event-based fundraising. From this strong foundation, the Development and Communications Director will grow our individual giving programs, including major gifts and legacy giving.
NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (and affordable care for family), 401(k) retirement plan with 6% match, paid vacation and paid holidays.
Starting salary is $120,000 to $140,000 / year.
Who You Are
- You are a fundraising professional with at least five years of experience in development. CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification is preferred but not required.
- You have experience leading and mentoring a high-performing team.
- Ideally, you have knowledge of Native American history, culture and the local urban Native community.
- You have experience with major gifts, legacy gifts, corporate giving and foundation grants.
- Ideally, you have experience with capital campaigns of at least $3M.
- You are a skilled writer and creative storyteller.
- You have strong events planning experience. You enjoy planning and attending fundraising events.
- You are a detail-oriented person by nature and you know that the success of events depends on the details.
- You are proficient in fundraising technologies including donor management systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge), event platforms (e.g. Greater Giving) and communication tools (e.g. Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp, and Canva)
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, Native American studies or other related field, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What You'll Do
Questions? Want to chat about this role before you decide to apply? Contact Michelle Valintis, NAYA Recruiter.
When you apply, please include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and working at NAYA.
NAYA is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. Our mission is to serve Urban Native youth and families, so we strongly encourage members of the Native community to apply. We encourage applications from members of other historically marginalized groups, as well, including women, people of color, those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and those who have served in the military.
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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000