Senior Director of Development and Marketing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate organization-wide fundraising, communications, and community engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to align development and marketing efforts with agency priorities and funding needs.
• Develop and execute annual and multi-year development and communication plans, including goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Direct all fundraising efforts, including major gifts, annual fund, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special campaigns.
• Oversee cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major donors and prospects; support President and board in high-level donor engagement.
• Supervise development of grant strategies and proposals.
• Lead the development and implementation of integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Guide messaging, content creation, branding, and public relations efforts.
• Ensure consistent, mission-aligned representation across all channels—print, digital, events, and earned media.
• Directly supervise and mentor department leaders.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to external vendors, consultants, and contractors in marketing and fundraising.
• Support and oversee strategies to grow and sustain volunteer engagement and community partnerships.
• Partner with Finance to develop, monitor, and manage budgets for development and marketing functions.
• Establish and report on KPIs for fundraising, marketing ROI, donor retention, and engagement.
• Serve as a thought partner to the President and Executive Team; attend board and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Provide strategic updates and data-driven insights to board and leadership on development and marketing progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or fundraising certification preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership in development with a track record of success.
• Marketing experience.
• Strong experience managing teams, supervising external vendors, and developing integrated strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in donor databases, digital marketing tools, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff and projects toward measurable outcomes.
• Deep commitment to the mission of Next Door.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed and travel locally.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle with required insurance coverage.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree or fundraising certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7-10 years of leadership in development