Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate an integrated Communications and Development strategy that aligns with SEEC’s mission, strategic priorities, organizational goals, and brand.
• Translate organizational priorities into clear departmental goals, initiatives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Establish annual and multi-year priorities for the department and ensure resources, staffing, and activities are aligned with those priorities.
• Serve as the primary leader and decision-maker for the Communications and Development function, providing direction, accountability, and strategic guidance to the department.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive resource development strategy designed to strengthen SEEC’s financial sustainability and support organizational priorities.
• Lead and oversee fundraising strategies, donor development and stewardship, grant development, corporate and foundation relationships, sponsorship opportunities, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
• Establish measurable fundraising goals and monitor progress against revenue, grant, donor, and development targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, funders, community partners, and other stakeholders that advance SEEC’s mission and resource development objectives.
• Identify emerging funding opportunities and develop strategies to position SEEC for sustainable growth and increased external support.
• Develop and oversee an integrated communications strategy that strengthens SEEC’s brand, reputation, visibility, and presence within the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, development, fundraising, marketing, public relations, stakeholder engagement, or a related nonprofit leadership function, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic plans that translate organizational priorities into measurable departmental goals, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one core area of communications, development, fundraising, marketing, or public relations, with sufficient breadth of knowledge to effectively lead the broader Communications and Development portfolio.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing resource development strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship, grant development, foundation and corporate relationships, sponsorships, and other resource-generating opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing organizational communications strategies across internal and external audiences, including digital communications, social media, newsletters, public relations, organizational messaging, and brand management.
• Experience building, organizing, and leading high-performing teams, including establishing roles and responsibilities, recruiting and developing staff, setting performance expectations, and holding employees accountable for results.
• Experience developing departmental budgets and managing financial and operational resources in alignment with organizational priorities.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans.
• Competitive Pay
• STD & Basic Life Insurances
• Matching 403B
• Paid Vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Program Assistance.
• And more!