Director of Development – Communications
City Heights Community Development
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead the organization’s communications, marketing, development, and community engagement strategy
- Oversee donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement, including individual donors and corporate sponsors
- Plan and execute the organization’s annual fundraising event, additional fundraisers, and donor appreciation events
- Develop and manage relationships with corporate sponsors and external partners
- Supervise the communications team and ensure timely execution of marketing and communications strategies across all platforms
- Oversee community engagement initiatives, events, and outreach efforts
- Ensure consistent brand messaging, storytelling, and visual identity
- Collaborate with executive leadership and program teams to align communications, fundraising, and engagement goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in communications, marketing, development, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in donor relations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to supervise and develop teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with diverse communities and community-based organizations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of nonprofit operations and mission-driven work preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year
- Offices are closed every other Friday (9/8/80 schedule)
- Flexible and remote work schedule available
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
donor relationscorporate sponsorshipsfundraisingcommunications strategymarketing strategycommunity engagementevent planningbrand messagingstorytellingvisual identity
Soft skills
leadershipteam supervisionwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsrelationship managementcommunity outreachcollaborationstrategic planningmultitasking
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree