Alzheimer's Association®

Director, Donor Communications

Alzheimer's Association®

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of compelling philanthropic communications.
  • Shape the messaging that fuels transformational philanthropy and create high-caliber materials.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive donor communications strategy.
  • Develop messaging frameworks, narrative arcs, and communication calendars.
  • Manage and maintain the Donor Communications budget.
  • Supervise staff and grow the Donor Communications team.
  • Act as lead writer/editor for high-impact materials.
  • Lead the development of high-level donor event materials.
  • Direct the development, production, and distribution of all donor-facing collateral.
  • Support leadership communications by producing presentations and speeches.
  • Ensure all materials demonstrate impact and recognize donors and volunteers.
  • Collaborate with leaders across various divisions to maintain accurate communication on funding priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Humanities, or related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.
  • 8-10+ years of progressive nonprofit communications experience , ideally within an academic medical center, voluntary health association, scientific research environment, or similarly complex institution.
  • 5+ years of experience developing content for high-net-worth donor audiences and understanding of donor motivations and expectations.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience managing and inspiring staff or cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives.
  • Proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects independently, meet deadlines, and drive work from concept to completion.
  • Experience producing high-quality collateral across print, digital, and multimedia formats; proficiency with communications tools preferred (e.g., Ovrture, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, ThankView).
  • Experience with responsible use of AI to develop communications is a plus.
  • Understanding of a federated nonprofit structure and ability to work collaboratively across functions and departments preferred.
  • Mastery of digital platforms, content strategy, and social media best practices.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to excellence; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Flex accounts
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Long term care insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 12 annual holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Annual Cultural & Heritage Day
  • Annual Volunteer Day

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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