director of development and communications

Director of Development and Communications TITLE: Director of Development and Communications STATUS: Exempt, Full-time Employee (40 hours a week); Hybrid REPORTS TO: Executive Director SALARY: Minimum starting salary $100k, with industry-leading benefits Trinity Boston Connects (TBC), a respected social justice nonprofit, is seeking a Director of Development and Communications (DoDC) to join this dynamic and fast-growing community change organization. The mission of Trinity Boston Connects is to heal the traumatic impact of systemic racism in Boston, and to create a more equitable Boston in which youth of color can thrive. We work through the integration of racial equity, trauma-informed approaches, and restorative justice practices (our 3 Essential Community Practices) in service of youth, youth workers, and youth-serving organizational leaders and staff. If you are interested in becoming part of a team that ‘walks-the-talk” and are looking for a challenging position with growth opportunities, then please consider the following detailed description and apply! The Position The DoDC is responsible for setting the Development and Communications strategy to reach annual and multiyear goals and for overseeing all activities to achieve those goals including major gifts, annual fund, special events, and corporate, foundation and government support. The DoDC will report to the Executive Director, manage two direct reports and a communications consultant, and serve as a member of TBC’s Leadership Team. Responsibilities Strategy, Management, and Operations Develop department strategy and goals that forward TBC’s mission. Develop inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist fundraising practices. Monitor and report regularly on progress against the plan. Effectively communicate goals, outcomes, and successes to staff, the Board, donors, TBC constituents and stakeholders. Develop and manage annual Development and Communications revenue and expense budgets, projections, and attainment of goals, working closely with the Executive Director and the Finance Director. Manage and support Development and Communications staff including an Associate Director of Individual Giving, Events and Operations Manager, and Communications consultant. Promote a positive multicultural work environment by demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and racial equity. Strengthen Development operating systems, particularly our use of Raiser’s Edge and other donation databases. Development Develop a clear and compelling development strategy that can be shared across the TBC community of stakeholders. With the Executive Director, build the Individual Giving pipeline, focusing on developing a portfolio of Major Gifts. Oversee a major donor program to cultivate deeper ties with donors at all levels and identify and secure new prospects. Communications With the Executive Director and Communications consultant, develop and implement an annual strategic communications plan. Manage the implementation of all TBC media including the website, print and electronic communications, social media, and donor requests. Qualifications 7-10+ years of professional fundraising management experience in a nonprofit organization. Outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated success in a development and communications role with managerial and organizational responsibilities. Strong strategic and systems thinking. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. High digital literacy across all TBC social media platforms. TO APPLY: Please email a resume and cover letter to Charmane Higgins (chiggins@trinityconnects.org). Please use the position title in the subject line. Applications that are missing a resume or cover letter will not be considered. TBC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse team and strongly encourages applications from a wide range of backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr