Maryland Nonprofits
Senior Director of Communications and Development
Maryland Nonprofits, Southern Md Facility, Maryland, us, 20697
The Nova Institute for Health, a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional with outstanding leadership, communications, public relations, and fundraising skills to lead external affairs for the organization. The senior director of communications and development provides both strategic as well as tactical support. As part of the leadership team, the senior director of communications and development also helps determine overall organizational strategy, vision, funding, staffing, programming, and partner collaboration and outreach. The position supervises three staff members and several consultants and manages high-visibility projects.
Primary Responsibilities - Communications (approximately 60% effort)
Manage internal and external communications strategies to raise the organization’s profile, including that of its president and founder, and increase awareness about the many factors that contribute to health and well-being
Develop and implement overall organizational communications strategy and plans
Collaborate with Nova Scholars and Fellows to disseminate their research and publications to a broad audience of media, policymakers, advocates, and interdisciplinary experts
Lead all messaging and branding efforts
Draft organizational remarks, talking points, blog posts, and opinion pieces
Oversee the creation and development of all internal and external organizational materials (i.e., annual reports, one-pagers, fact sheets, white papers, and infographics)
Oversee primary website and social media strategies as well as email marketing
Help to shape and contribute to virtual and in-person conferences, meetings, and forums
Lead media relations and outreach
Prepare materials to report on Nova programs, activities, and impact to staff, board members, Scholars and Fellows, partners, and other key audiences
Manage Media Fellowship program and serve as liaison for the Media Advisory Council
Lead and oversee the Nova Integration Hub online digital space; manage the Hub team
Manage and mentor the communications manager and online community builder
Other duties and tasks as requested
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Primary Responsibilities - Development (approximately 40% effort) Working with the leadership team, Nova staff, and consultants, oversee organizational development and fundraising efforts
Write and review grant proposals, collaborate with funders, and interact with high-level donors
Develop messaging and materials for major donors, funders, and foundations
Develop and finalize fundraising publications and online content and solicitations
Conduct, oversee, and coordinate prospect research
Manage grant writer
Other tasks as requested
Qualifications Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MA, MS, MFA) in a relevant field of study
Ten to fifteen years of relevant work experience, including in a senior leadership position, in communications, public relations, marketing, and/or fundraising
Experience in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or higher education institution and/or government agency
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities, including program development, budget and financial management, and staff mentorship
Superior writing and editing skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Experience with branding, messaging, marketing, and design practices and principles
Experience with digital and social media planning, strategy, and implementation
Experience with grant writing and reporting
Experience with major donor outreach, messaging, and materials
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and work well with a diverse group of stakeholders
Public speaking and group facilitation skills
High degree of flexibility, efficiency, and initiative
High level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Excellent attention to detail
Solid computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google work environments
Knowledge and experience with health and well-being issues, research, or policy is a plus
Compensation & Benefits Hiring annual salary range is between $125,000 and $145,000, commensurate with experience
Mostly remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings and events in the organization's Baltimore, Maryland, headquarters
Vacation, sick, & PTO leave, up to 31 days total for the first full year of employment
13 paid Holidays throughout the year
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance benefits, base employee coverage fully funded by the Nova Institute
HSA with employer funded contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% vesting employer contribution (currently 7.25%) after meeting eligibility requirements (3 months of service)
Employee Assistance Program
To apply, please email a resume and compelling cover letter to Rick Scott, chief operating officer, at opportunities@novainstituteforhealth.org by Friday, January 10, 2025. About the Nova Institute for Health
The Nova Institute for Health is a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Our mission is to catalyze new ideas in health, understand the complex network of factors that influence health, and promote the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Nova Institute was founded in 2007 by Professor Brian Berman, MD, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. Cultivating a broad, transdisciplinary community of thought leaders and partners, the Nova Institute has established an international reputation as a place for exploration and discovery. The Nova Institute looks at the entire lived experience that influences health. Our work examines the full spectrum of health, healing, and flourishing through many lenses—including nature, art, nutrition, planetary health, integrative medicine, primary care, light, social determinants, equity, lifestyle, post-traumatic growth, and more. Our core values, which serve as our compass, shape our culture, and embody our guiding principles and beliefs, are: heart, leadership, curiosity, collaboration, equity, freedom, and can-do spirit.
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Develop and implement overall organizational communications strategy and plans
Collaborate with Nova Scholars and Fellows to disseminate their research and publications to a broad audience of media, policymakers, advocates, and interdisciplinary experts
Lead all messaging and branding efforts
Draft organizational remarks, talking points, blog posts, and opinion pieces
Oversee the creation and development of all internal and external organizational materials (i.e., annual reports, one-pagers, fact sheets, white papers, and infographics)
Oversee primary website and social media strategies as well as email marketing
Help to shape and contribute to virtual and in-person conferences, meetings, and forums
Lead media relations and outreach
Prepare materials to report on Nova programs, activities, and impact to staff, board members, Scholars and Fellows, partners, and other key audiences
Manage Media Fellowship program and serve as liaison for the Media Advisory Council
Lead and oversee the Nova Integration Hub online digital space; manage the Hub team
Manage and mentor the communications manager and online community builder
Other duties and tasks as requested
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Primary Responsibilities - Development (approximately 40% effort) Working with the leadership team, Nova staff, and consultants, oversee organizational development and fundraising efforts
Write and review grant proposals, collaborate with funders, and interact with high-level donors
Develop messaging and materials for major donors, funders, and foundations
Develop and finalize fundraising publications and online content and solicitations
Conduct, oversee, and coordinate prospect research
Manage grant writer
Other tasks as requested
Qualifications Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MA, MS, MFA) in a relevant field of study
Ten to fifteen years of relevant work experience, including in a senior leadership position, in communications, public relations, marketing, and/or fundraising
Experience in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or higher education institution and/or government agency
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities, including program development, budget and financial management, and staff mentorship
Superior writing and editing skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Experience with branding, messaging, marketing, and design practices and principles
Experience with digital and social media planning, strategy, and implementation
Experience with grant writing and reporting
Experience with major donor outreach, messaging, and materials
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and work well with a diverse group of stakeholders
Public speaking and group facilitation skills
High degree of flexibility, efficiency, and initiative
High level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Excellent attention to detail
Solid computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google work environments
Knowledge and experience with health and well-being issues, research, or policy is a plus
Compensation & Benefits Hiring annual salary range is between $125,000 and $145,000, commensurate with experience
Mostly remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings and events in the organization's Baltimore, Maryland, headquarters
Vacation, sick, & PTO leave, up to 31 days total for the first full year of employment
13 paid Holidays throughout the year
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance benefits, base employee coverage fully funded by the Nova Institute
HSA with employer funded contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% vesting employer contribution (currently 7.25%) after meeting eligibility requirements (3 months of service)
Employee Assistance Program
To apply, please email a resume and compelling cover letter to Rick Scott, chief operating officer, at opportunities@novainstituteforhealth.org by Friday, January 10, 2025. About the Nova Institute for Health
The Nova Institute for Health is a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Our mission is to catalyze new ideas in health, understand the complex network of factors that influence health, and promote the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Nova Institute was founded in 2007 by Professor Brian Berman, MD, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. Cultivating a broad, transdisciplinary community of thought leaders and partners, the Nova Institute has established an international reputation as a place for exploration and discovery. The Nova Institute looks at the entire lived experience that influences health. Our work examines the full spectrum of health, healing, and flourishing through many lenses—including nature, art, nutrition, planetary health, integrative medicine, primary care, light, social determinants, equity, lifestyle, post-traumatic growth, and more. Our core values, which serve as our compass, shape our culture, and embody our guiding principles and beliefs, are: heart, leadership, curiosity, collaboration, equity, freedom, and can-do spirit.
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