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McKinley · 3 weeks ago

Senior Vice President of Development & Communications

San Dimas, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

McKinley is a multi-service human-services organization providing mental health, educational, residential, and supportive services across Southern California. The Senior Vice President of Development & Communications will lead fundraising efforts, develop integrated communication strategies, and strengthen donor relationships to support the organization's mission and growth.

EducationHealth CareMental HealthTraining

Responsibilities

Drive sustainable revenue growth aligned with mission expansion

Position McKinley as a compelling philanthropic investment

Strengthen donor confidence, engagement, and long-term partnership

Ensure communications and fundraising move forward as one integrated strategy

Lead enterprise-wide fundraising across individuals, foundations, corporations, and campaigns

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that elevate brand visibility and donor engagement

Partner with the CEO and Board in donor cultivation, stewardship, and advocacy

Shape high-impact campaigns, initiatives, and signature events

Build and lead a sophisticated, relationship-centered development and communications team

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipStrategic communicationsDonor engagementNonprofit developmentIntegrated communications strategiesTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsStorytellingRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree required

7–10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in nonprofit development, philanthropy, and strategic communications

Demonstrated success leading comprehensive fundraising programs, including major gifts, foundation and corporate giving, campaigns, and special initiatives

Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies that elevate brand visibility, donor engagement, and public trust

Track record of aligning storytelling, marketing, and messaging with fundraising and organizational strategy

Experience partnering with Boards, executive leadership, and external stakeholders

Ability to lead, mentor, and scale high-performing development and communications teams

Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate mission and outcomes into compelling narratives and investment opportunities