Director of Development and Communications

Responsibilities

• The Director of Development and Communications will lead the growth and strategic direction of Agate's philanthropic fundraising program, marketing, and internal and external communications.
• This role is responsible for achieving individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising goals that support the organization's operational and capital needs, while strengthening Agate's visibility, reputation, and engagement with key stakeholders.
• The Director will ensure that strategies are aligned with Agate's mission, organizational priorities, and strategic objectives .
• Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will oversee and manage fundraising strategies, including annual giving, major and planned gifts, corporate and foundation partnerships, donor stewardship and acknowledgment, gift processing, data management, and fundraising events.
• The Director will also lead Agate's marketing and communications efforts, developing and implementing strategies to strengthen brand awareness, elevate the organization's impact, and ensure consistent, compelling messaging across internal and external communications channels.
• This includes supporting effective communication and information-sharing among staff, as well as engaging donors, partners, community members, and other external stakeholders.
• The Director will provide leadership and oversight of the development and communications team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and progress toward organizational goals.
• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director will work closely with senior staff, board members, and other key stakeholders to shape fundraising and communications strategies, cultivate and engage high-level donors, strengthen relationships, and expand philanthropic support.
• The Director will also collaborate closely with the government contracts department to ensure alignment in messaging, budgets, and funding strategies across projects and initiatives, maintaining consistency in how Agate communicates its work, impact, and priorities to internal and external audiences.
• Position Responsibilities: Fundraising Development Strategy and Direction - Time allocation - 40 %

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of proven professional fundraising experience.
• Proven experience developing and executing fundraising strategies and closing major gifts.
• Experience securing major grant funding and working with funders.
• Must possess a genuine passion for and commitment to the mission of Agate Housing and Services.
• Proven success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents, individual donors, foundations, and corporations
• Proven experience developing and managing donor plans
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Formidable team leader with demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively & foster productive relationships with colleagues, clients, volunteers, vendors, donors, and community

Preferred

• advanced degree preferred