What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development & Communications position at The Mockingbird Society?
Job Title : Director of Development & Communications
Status : Regular, Full Time
Reports To : Executive Director
Compensation : $90,000 - $110,000 DDOE
Program : Development
Classification : Exempt / Nonexempt
Home Office : Seattle / Hybrid : Required in the office 3 days a week & 2 days remote. Office hours : 8 : 30-4 : 30
Application Requirements :
To be considered, applicants must apply online : https : / / mockingbirdsociety.org / about / careers and include a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant’s commitment to racial equity.
ABOUT THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY
The Mockingbird Society (TMS) is a non-partisan advocacy organization focused on transforming foster care and ending youth homelessness. We do this by creating, supporting, and advocating for racially equitable, healthy environments that develop youth and young adults at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Development and Communications will create and implement key short- and long-term strategies to support the resource development, communications / marketing, and community relations activities of the organization. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director will develop the annual development plan and ensure effective execution of the plan. The Director will oversee grants, major gifts and individual giving campaigns, and special events. The Director will also oversee the planning and execution of agency communications efforts, including social media, web, media relations, and brand management. The Director will serve as a key member of the senior management team and will work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure strategic goals are met.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fund Development
- Create and implement annual fund development plans designed to increase overall agency funding and to build a diversified and robust base of individual and institutional supporters.
- Manage the grants program, working in close collaboration with program teams, the Development team, and contract grant writer(s) to develop proposals and reports, as well as track restricted revenues.
- Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events, including program plans, audience development, and sponsorship outreach.
- Plan, implement and grow the annual individual donor campaign, including, but not limited to developing and executing strategic direct solicitations, peer to peer, workplace and planned gift campaigns.
- Identify, cultivate, and steward portfolio of committed donors; facilitate significant and lasting relationships to encourage major gifts.
- Ensure timely and compelling donor stewardship and communications, implementing strategies to ensure supporters are engaged at regular intervals throughout the year.
- In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Director of Finance & Administration, create revenue forecasts, build and monitor Development department budgets, and reconcile records with Finance.
- Work with Communications Manager to plan, organize and implement programs to utilize corporations, business and individual volunteers to support agency goals.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Philanthropy Committee of the Board of Directors.
- Ensure timely and accurate tracking, reporting and acknowledgement of grants and contributions.
- Supervise and support the Communications Manager, the Communications Development Coordinator.
- Communications
- Develop plans and strategies for increasing public awareness of TMS and its mission and vision.
- Lead the agency’s communications activities, working across departments to create unified external messaging that supports program and development efforts.
- Work with Communications Manager to develop compelling social media and web content; ensure regular updates.
- Lead agency-wide branding and marketing efforts.
- Supervise and support the Communications Manager and Development & Communications Coordinator.
- Monitor industry trends and follow evolving best practices around PR, marketing, and communications.
- Support Executive Team with leadership and strategic recommendations for new agency initiatives, internal policy matters, and communications including crisis communications.
QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, The Mockingbird Society offers :
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
The Mockingbird Society is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, culture, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. We welcome all applicants, especially individuals with experience as caregivers, alumni of foster care, and those who have experienced youth homelessness. We recognize that women are statistically less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you do not meet all the qualifications, we hope you will still consider applying.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, applications must include a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant's commitment to racial equity.
Submit your resume and cover letter by going to our website career page : https : / / mockingbirdsociety.org / about / careers
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
