Friends In Deed · 3 days ago
Director of Development and Communications
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
6+ years expFriends In Deed is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerability. The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for overseeing fundraising and communication strategies that support the organization's mission, working closely with various stakeholders to engage donors and enhance organizational sustainability.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision and leadership to department full-time staff:
Grants Manager
Development Manager, Marketing and Communications
Development Manager, Events and Advancement Services
Set clear departmental goals, monitor progress, and provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on fundraising, communications, and growth initiatives
Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual and multi-year development plan aligned with organizational priorities
Oversee the Development and Communications budget, forecasting revenue and managing expenses
Ensure all fundraising and communications practices meet ethical standards, nonprofit regulations, and compliance requirements
Lead all fundraising efforts, including individual giving, major gifts, institutional giving, events, and campaigns
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through a variety of outreach efforts and engagement strategies
Develop new and creative fundraising initiatives to expand Friends In Deed’s donor base and revenue streams
Maintain and refine the annual development calendar, including campaigns, grant deadlines, stewardship touchpoints, and events
Research, cultivate, and manage corporate and foundation relationships
Schedule and manage the Board Advancement Committee in partnership with the Committee Chair
Mentor and train staff and Board members in fundraising best practices and donor engagement
Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts in the $10,000–$100,000 range and above
Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
Create individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies for top prospects and Board-led asks in collaboration with the CEO
Lead stewardship strategies for major donors, ensuring meaningful engagement, recognition, and impact reporting
Play a leadership role in the planning and execution of Friends In Deed’s capital campaign, including prospect strategy, donor engagement, and solicitation support
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with foundation, corporate, and institutional funders
Work closely with the Grants Manager on prospect research, grant strategy, applications, reporting, and compliance
Track and report on the impact of grants and institutional gifts to ensure continued support
Provide strategic oversight for fundraising and cultivation events
Evaluate and oversee the annual events calendar, working closely with the Development Manager, Events and Advancement Services
Work closely with Development staff, Board, committees, contractors, and volunteers to ensure successful execution
Oversee organizational communications and branding strategy
Develop a media and publicity plan, working with the Development Manager, Marketing and Communications
Guide content development for website, newsletters, donor communications, annual report, and fundraising materials
Oversee writing and distribution of external communications
Oversee donor database integrity and data management (Little Green Light, DonorSearch)
Ensure timely acknowledgments, receipting, and donor recognition
Use data and reporting to inform fundraising strategy, donor retention, and growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; CFRE or Master's degree preferred
6–10 years of progressive nonprofit development experience, including major gifts, institutional giving, and events
Demonstrated experience leading fundraising strategy and managing revenue goals
Proven supervisory experience with the ability to mentor and develop staff
Strong knowledge of fundraising databases; experience with Little Green Light and DonorSearch preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor-facing storytelling
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative leadership style with strong relationship-building skills
Creativity, initiative, and sound judgment in advancing fundraising and communications efforts
Preferred
CFRE or Master's degree
Experience with Little Green Light and DonorSearch
Benefits
10 days of vacation, plus one organization-wide week off in the winter and one in the summer (4 work weeks total)
Paid sick time
All major holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision fully paid
403(b) plan with employer match
Up to $500/year for professional development
Employee assistance program
Mileage reimbursement
Friendly work environment
Company
Friends In Deed
Friends In Deed is an interfaith organization that provides supportive services to meet basic human needs, so our homeless and at-risk neighbors can rebuild their lives through compassion, connection, and dignity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase