The Alliance for Collective Action
Senior Director of Development and Communications
The Alliance for Collective Action, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
The Senior Director of Development and Communications is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the Alliance for Collective Action’s fundraising, communications, and marketing strategies. As part of a small but mighty (and fun!) team, this individual will partner with the Executive Director to raise approximately $1M per year to help the Alliance deliver impact. They will oversee the brand's identity, manage donor relations, and ensure effective communication across all channels. The role requires a dynamic professional with a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, relationship building, and significant hands-on digital marketing experience to drive the organization’s growth and impact.
Description
Position Title:
Senior Director of Development and Communications
Organization:
The Alliance for Collective Action
Location:
Hybrid, 2-3 days per week at the Alliance Center in Downtown Denver, Colorado
Reports To:
Executive Director
Employment Type:
Full Time
Key Responsibilities:Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director, focusing on sustainable growth through a variety of channels
Oversee base donor relationship management, ensuring that all donors receive timely and meaningful engagement, growing our number of individual donors from 150 to 500+ over two to three years
Design and execute 1-3 fundraising events per year raising a total of $50K+
Implement online fundraising campaigns that inspire donors and achieve revenue goals.
Implement the organization’s major donor strategy, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with 50+ key supporters
Develop and manage sponsorship strategies, securing corporate partnerships that align with the organization’s mission
Oversee the organization’s Salesforce donor database and ensure accurate and up-to-date records; generate reports and analyze fundraising data
Support selected programmatic grant applications and reports led by the Director of Programs
Marketing and Communications Strategy and Execution:
Develop and lead the organization's brand strategy, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms
Design and implement comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies to increase visibility and engagement among the Alliance community of current and potential tenants, coalition members, and supporters
Develop and execute a communications strategy that effectively reaches and resonates with the organization's key audiences
Lead public relations efforts in partnership with the Executive Director to enhance the organization’s reputation and manage its presence in the media
Create and curate compelling content that tells the organization's story and highlights its impact
Oversee and edit all communications materials to maintain a high standard of quality and alignment with the brand
Apply basic graphic design skills to create visual content, when necessary, or oversee graphic design consultants
Digital Media Management:
Lead the organization’s email marketing and communication efforts, developing and managing campaigns that drive engagement, donations, and a growing understanding of our mission—bringing people together to develop and advance solutions for a thriving planet.
Oversee relationships with website and email marketing vendors, ensuring high-quality service and performance
Manage the content and functionality of the organization’s website in partnership with our website management vendor, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and effective
Core Competencies:
Fundraising: Expertise in developing and executing a variety of successful fundraising strategies—including major donors, foundation grants, email marketing/fundraising, and sponsorships—with a strong understanding of donor behavior and motivation
Donor Relations: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors and supporters
Donor Management Software: Proficiency in donor management software to track and report on relationships, donations, and campaign effectiveness (Salesforce experience preferred)
Email Marketing: Proficiency in email marketing strategies, tools, and vendor management (MailChimp experience preferred)
Writing and Editing: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create and refine content for various audiences
Graphic Design: Basic skills in graphic design to support marketing and communication efforts
Public Relations: Experience in managing or supporting public relations efforts, including media relations and crisis communication
Leadership: Ability to inspire, guide, and collaborate with a small team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Values Alignment: A commitment to the Alliance values
Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget
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Description
Position Title:
Senior Director of Development and Communications
Organization:
The Alliance for Collective Action
Location:
Hybrid, 2-3 days per week at the Alliance Center in Downtown Denver, Colorado
Reports To:
Executive Director
Employment Type:
Full Time
Key Responsibilities:Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director, focusing on sustainable growth through a variety of channels
Oversee base donor relationship management, ensuring that all donors receive timely and meaningful engagement, growing our number of individual donors from 150 to 500+ over two to three years
Design and execute 1-3 fundraising events per year raising a total of $50K+
Implement online fundraising campaigns that inspire donors and achieve revenue goals.
Implement the organization’s major donor strategy, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with 50+ key supporters
Develop and manage sponsorship strategies, securing corporate partnerships that align with the organization’s mission
Oversee the organization’s Salesforce donor database and ensure accurate and up-to-date records; generate reports and analyze fundraising data
Support selected programmatic grant applications and reports led by the Director of Programs
Marketing and Communications Strategy and Execution:
Develop and lead the organization's brand strategy, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms
Design and implement comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies to increase visibility and engagement among the Alliance community of current and potential tenants, coalition members, and supporters
Develop and execute a communications strategy that effectively reaches and resonates with the organization's key audiences
Lead public relations efforts in partnership with the Executive Director to enhance the organization’s reputation and manage its presence in the media
Create and curate compelling content that tells the organization's story and highlights its impact
Oversee and edit all communications materials to maintain a high standard of quality and alignment with the brand
Apply basic graphic design skills to create visual content, when necessary, or oversee graphic design consultants
Digital Media Management:
Lead the organization’s email marketing and communication efforts, developing and managing campaigns that drive engagement, donations, and a growing understanding of our mission—bringing people together to develop and advance solutions for a thriving planet.
Oversee relationships with website and email marketing vendors, ensuring high-quality service and performance
Manage the content and functionality of the organization’s website in partnership with our website management vendor, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and effective
Core Competencies:
Fundraising: Expertise in developing and executing a variety of successful fundraising strategies—including major donors, foundation grants, email marketing/fundraising, and sponsorships—with a strong understanding of donor behavior and motivation
Donor Relations: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors and supporters
Donor Management Software: Proficiency in donor management software to track and report on relationships, donations, and campaign effectiveness (Salesforce experience preferred)
Email Marketing: Proficiency in email marketing strategies, tools, and vendor management (MailChimp experience preferred)
Writing and Editing: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create and refine content for various audiences
Graphic Design: Basic skills in graphic design to support marketing and communication efforts
Public Relations: Experience in managing or supporting public relations efforts, including media relations and crisis communication
Leadership: Ability to inspire, guide, and collaborate with a small team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Values Alignment: A commitment to the Alliance values
Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget
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