Community Outreach and Development Director

About This Role

This director-level role focuses on building and nurturing relationships within the community to support the organization's mission. The core of the job involves creating and executing development plans, securing funding, and overseeing all aspects of communication and outreach. It suits a professional with strong relationship-building skills and a desire to work with disenfranchised populations.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute an annual development plan with measurable goals for grants, individual giving, corporate support, sponsorships, events, and donor retention
• Build and manage a qualified donor and partner pipeline; coordinate cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition
• Research and pursue grants in partnership with program and finance leaders; maintain proposal and reporting calendars
• Oversee brand, public relations, digital communications, storytelling, and community outreach
• Lead fundraising events and campaigns with clear revenue, expense, attendance, sponsorship, and engagement targets
• Supervise communications and volunteer/event staff; establish priorities, calendars, standards, and performance measures
• Maintain accurate donor, sponsor, volunteer, and partner records and ensure timely acknowledgments
• Report development performance and forecast risks and opportunities to the Executive Director and Board

Requirements

• Desire to work with disenfranchised populations while supporting TEEG’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business management, marketing, business, or related field
• Strong writing, presentation, relationship-building, project-management, and CRM skills
• Demonstrated success securing gifts, grants, sponsorships, and community partnerships
• Clean record with State Police Bureau of Identification, Department of Children and Families and Department of Motor Vehicles
• Possesses a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of registration and motor vehicle insurance
• Respect for persons without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital/civil union status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or socioeconomic status

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Daily working hours may vary to meet client and agency needs, including occasionally early morning, evening, and weekend requirements
• Frequent local travel in a personal or agency vehicle
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

About the Company

TEEG is an organization that supports disenfranchised populations.