Booz Allen Hamilton · 1 month ago
Director of Development & Communications
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expSparc is an organization seeking a Director of Development and Communications to provide strategic leadership and management for their development and communications functions. This role focuses on securing philanthropic revenue, enhancing brand awareness, and fostering relationships with donors and the community.
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Responsibilities
Provide Directions, supervision, and mentorship to development and communications staff, including direct oversight of the Grants Coordinator
Develop and execute departmental improvement and expansion initiatives aligned with agency-wide priorities
Establish annual departmental goals, performance indicators, and evaluation benchmarks to measure effectiveness
Ensure productive cross-departmental collaboration to support organizational cohesion and shared mission outcomes
Lead all fundraising activities, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate partnerships, planned giving efforts, and foundation relations
Develop and implement strategies for donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, and long-term relationship building
Oversee all fundraising events, such as the Annual Breakfast and Annual Appeal, ensuring event objectives, revenue goals, and engagement outcomes are met
Manage donor recognition activities, ensuring thoughtful, timely, and accurate acknowledgment processes
Identify and pursue new revenue-generating opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives to diversify and expand funding streams
Provide guidance and high-level oversight for the grants function, including research, proposal development, compliance, and reporting
Ensure grant strategies support organizational goals and align with funding priorities and opportunities
Hold primary responsibility for all agency publications, branding, and media relations
Develop and oversee comprehensive communication strategies that effectively articulate the agency’s mission, programs, and impact
Lead the creation of digital content, including website updates, social media strategy, e-newsletters, and marketing collateral
Serve as the organization’s media liaison, cultivating positive relationships with local and regional media outlets to enhance visibility
Support crisis communication planning and implementation as needed
Serve as representative of the organization within the community, building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, businesses, families, guardians, and other stakeholders
Participate in select board, staff, and community committees and attend meetings on behalf of or in place of the Executive Director when appropriate
Cultivate and manage a robust volunteer network to support agency initiatives
Develop and recommend development and communication policies for board approval—both for departmental operations and agency-wide application
Ensure full compliance with all relevant local, state, and national regulations and accreditation standards
Prepare monthly reports for the Outreach & Philanthropic Committee and additional reports as requested
Implement systems for financial accountability, efficiency, and transparency across development and communication functions, while ensuring responsible stewardship of resources
Build and maintain productive relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies, funding sources, businesses, families, and guardians
Serves on assigned community committees to represent the agency and advocate for individuals supported
Perform day-to-day duties that reflect Sparc’s mission and core values by being actively involved in the programs and the people that Sparc programs support
Perform other agency-related duties as assigned or required reasonably within the scope of the above-mentioned duties
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma is required
Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of development and public relations is required
Knowledge of community resources and dynamics
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with diverse staff, the individuals supported, families, guardians, and members of the Sparc community
Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the proven ability to meet competing deadlines in a dynamic work environment
Must have basic knowledge and experience utilizing computers, electronic timekeeping systems, and various software programs, including Microsoft Word, database applications, desktop publishing, and Outlook
Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance
Must possess reliable transportation
The ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule as needed/required
The ability to physically handle any special needs of individuals supported by Sparc, to assist program staff in emergencies, including the ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in advertising, journalism, marketing, or a related area is preferred, or a related combination of education and experience from an accredited university or college is preferred
Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, elderly populations, or in a healthcare setting is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, prescription, group-paid life, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
Pay rate increases for every 5 years of Sparc service.
Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days annually based on years of service.
Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
A minimum of eleven (11) paid holidays with the ability to earn additional leave time for holidays worked.
Employees earn eight to twelve (8-12) paid sick days annually based on years of service.
Retirement savings plan options.
Pre-tax Healthcare Flexible Spending Account option.
Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account option.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development opportunities.
Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
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2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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