Foundation Communities

Foundation Communities
Looking to hire
Director of Development & Communications

The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for the overall fundraising and communications program of the organization. The position reports to the Executive Director and is part of the senior leadership team.
Foundation Communities is a nonprofit organization that creates affordable housing where families succeed and provides tools that empower people to increase their educational and financial standing. Foundation Communities raises over $2 million annually, or about 10-15% of the organization’s operating budget, through grants and gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals. Foundation Communities is supported by United Way Capital Area and is a charter member of NeighborWorks America. More details about our housing model and service programs are at www.foundcom.org Please respond by email to resumes@foundcom.org. Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary responsibilities include:
Fundraising/Development
Plan annual fundraising strategy for organization, including grants, individual donations, major gifts, etc. Write and supervise the writing of proposals to foundations, corporations, government agencies and individuals for capital projects and program operations. Work closely with program staff in the development of funding proposals, completion and submission of grant reports, etc.
Implement individual fundraising program through monthly luncheons and other events, systematic follow up, annual fundraising luncheon, stewardship, and thank you events
Identify, research, strategize, and develop relationships with prospective donors
Work with Executive Director, Board, and Fundraising Committee to support their participation in fundraising, strategy, and follow up
Oversee systems to track grant and evaluation deadlines, record contacts and follow up, maintain mailing list and acknowledge gifts. Ensure grant reporting requirements are fulfilled
Communications
Lead the planning and implementation of strategies to promote the organization to the general public, clients and key stakeholders
Supervise the creation of materials that represent the organization, including design and production of printed matter (newsletters, brochures, reports), organization video and website.
Represent organization at tours, speaking events, etc.
Oversee internal staff and volunteer communication pieces
Coordinate public relations response in event of crisis or unscheduled events
The Director leads a team of four staff: Grant Writer/Development Manager, Public Relations Manager, Volunteer and Special Projects Manager, Database Administrator (pt).
Key skills and qualities
· Significant development and supervisory experience preferred, especially within the Austin area
· Proficient grant writer: clear, concise, quick, audience specific. Enjoys working with program staff to translate and present strong proposals.
· Able to connect with residents and clients to tell their story. Can connect personally with our work and mission.
· Understands outcome measurement relevant to our areas of work
· Highly productive and self motivated, likes variety and flexibility
· Donor database experience (Sage)
· Experience with Benevon model of individual fundraising desirable