Director of Development & Communications

Anchorage, AK (On-site)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 13 days ago

Job Summary

Owns the fundraising and communications program at APF, guiding donor relations, community engagement, and partnership development to drive revenue and visibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Fundraising Planning & Implementation
  • Build on APF’s established fundraising program and donor relationships, maintaining strong existing revenue streams while developing new opportunities for growth.
  • Develop and implement annual Fundraising Plan in partnership with the Executive Director.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, foundations, and other funders.
  • Manage annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising campaigns.
  • Develop compelling proposals, appeals, presentations, and other fundraising materials. Maintain accurate donor records and strengthen development systems, processes, and reporting.
  • Identify new funding opportunities and ways to increase revenue and leverage resources.
  • Communications & Public Engagement
  • Lead APF’s communications and marketing strategy across digital, print, social media, email, website, and media relations.
  • Develop compelling stories, photos, and other content that showcase the impact of APF’s work.

Requirements

  • At least five years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, communications, or a related field, with demonstrated experience advancing fundraising efforts.
  • Demonstrated success cultivating donors, sponsors, funders, or community partners.
  • Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
  • Experience developing and executing fundraising and/or communications strategies, with experience in areas such as grant writing, corporate partnerships, media relations, or community engagement.
  • Aptitude for building relationships across diverse sectors and communities and comfort representing an organization publicly.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity working with donor databases, email marketing, social media, websites, and other communications tools.
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to work independently.
  • A genuine interest in building community around Anchorage’s parks, trails, and green spaces.

Benefits

  • Health care reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement match
  • Generous PTO and holidays
  • Wellness stipend
  • Flexible, supportive work environment
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Anchorage Park Foundation

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The Anchorage Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization that builds Healthy Parks & Healthy People by mobilizing public support and financial resources for Anchorage parks, trails, and recreation opportunities.

Founded in 2004
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
12 employees (1 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$80K/yr – $95K/yr

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Grant

Funding History

  • Oct 2025
    Grant

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Current headcount: ~12
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Director of Development & Communications

Anchorage Park Foundation · Anchorage, AK · On-site