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Employment Opportunity
WANTED: Director of Development and Communications
The Mid-Fairfield County Chapter of the American Red Crossprovides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.We are seeking a creative, highly motivated and team oriented Director of Development and Communications who can operationalize the strategic plan set forth by the Board of Directors related to Chapter financial development, communication and marketing. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for annual fund, major gifts, corporate support, and direct marketing campaigns. This position directly supervises and manages the Development Manager and the Manager of Communications. This role is accountable for promoting awareness and visibility of the American Red Cross and Mid-Fairfield County Chapter. The Director of Development and Communications oversees special events and the grant writing functions. This position also oversees external communications and acts as the primary contact and “gatekeeper” for all external communications.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus 5 -7 years experience in financial development, including grant writing, special events, annual campaigns and management experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in raising significant charitable gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations and will have media and communications experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of fundraising methods and laws pertaining to fundraising, gift acknowledgement and recording. Proficiency in data base management required, Raiser’s Edge a plus.
Interested applicants should send a resume and salary history to the American Red Cross, 158 Brooklawn Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604; email: Theresa.Addison@mfcarc.org; Fax to (203) 576-0080.
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