Harbor House of Central Florida
Director of Development and Communications
Harbor House of Central Florida - Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
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Director of Development and Communications
Harbor House of Central Florida
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. Harbor House of Central Florida is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development and Communications to lead our fundraising and marketing efforts. This role is critical to advancing our mission by developing and executing strategic initiatives that increase community engagement, donor support, and brand awareness.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Director to implement a comprehensive development and marketing plan. You will oversee donor relations, special events, fundraising campaigns, and communication strategies while leading and mentoring a dedicated development team.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic fundraising and marketing plan to advance the mission and financial sustainability of Harbor House. Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors for annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events. Oversee all aspects of special events, including planning, execution, and sponsorship acquisition. Manage and ensure the accuracy of the donor database (Salesforce experience preferred), ensuring proper tracking, reporting, and donor engagement. Lead and supervise development and marketing staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities. Develop compelling communication strategies, including digital marketing, social media, public relations, and storytelling to enhance awareness and engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and the community. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field preferred. Relevant professional experience may be substituted at the discretion of the CEO. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in development, fundraising, marketing, and donor relations. Proven track record in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and successfully managing fundraising events. Experience with donor management software (Salesforce preferred) and data-driven fundraising strategies. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising and mentoring staff. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Passion for the mission of Harbor House and a commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence. Why Join Us?
By joining Harbor House of Central Florida, you will play a vital role in supporting survivors of domestic violence. Your work will directly contribute to the well-being and empowerment of those in need. Harbor House is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We provide a dynamic and rewarding workplace environment with excellent benefits. Join a team that saves lives every day. To apply visit our website at: https://www.harborhousefl.com/give-help/about/careers/ No calls please.
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Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. Harbor House of Central Florida is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development and Communications to lead our fundraising and marketing efforts. This role is critical to advancing our mission by developing and executing strategic initiatives that increase community engagement, donor support, and brand awareness.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Director to implement a comprehensive development and marketing plan. You will oversee donor relations, special events, fundraising campaigns, and communication strategies while leading and mentoring a dedicated development team.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic fundraising and marketing plan to advance the mission and financial sustainability of Harbor House. Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors for annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events. Oversee all aspects of special events, including planning, execution, and sponsorship acquisition. Manage and ensure the accuracy of the donor database (Salesforce experience preferred), ensuring proper tracking, reporting, and donor engagement. Lead and supervise development and marketing staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities. Develop compelling communication strategies, including digital marketing, social media, public relations, and storytelling to enhance awareness and engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and the community. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field preferred. Relevant professional experience may be substituted at the discretion of the CEO. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in development, fundraising, marketing, and donor relations. Proven track record in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and successfully managing fundraising events. Experience with donor management software (Salesforce preferred) and data-driven fundraising strategies. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising and mentoring staff. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Passion for the mission of Harbor House and a commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence. Why Join Us?
By joining Harbor House of Central Florida, you will play a vital role in supporting survivors of domestic violence. Your work will directly contribute to the well-being and empowerment of those in need. Harbor House is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We provide a dynamic and rewarding workplace environment with excellent benefits. Join a team that saves lives every day. To apply visit our website at: https://www.harborhousefl.com/give-help/about/careers/ No calls please.
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