Development & Communications Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to leigh@greatexpectations.co
Position Overview: Great Expectations is dedicated to partnering with families from pregnancy through preschool by providing evidence-based home visitation programs, supportive parent groups, and critical community resources. Our mission is to strengthen families, promote child development, and create lasting community impact by recognizing and nurturing the unique potential of each family we serve.
As Development & Communications Manager, you’ll architect and champion our resource development strategy, directly enabling us to expand our reach and deepen our community impact. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to secure sustainable funding through grants, individual giving, and corporate partnerships. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Design and execute ambitious annual fundraising strategies aligned with our organizational goals
- Partner with leadership to develop data-driven budgets and growth forecasts
- Deliver compelling presentations to board and stakeholders on fundraising performance and opportunities
- Lead the creation of our annual impact report and program evaluation
2. Revenue Generation & Grant Management
- Identify and secure new grant opportunities that align with our mission
- Craft persuasive grant proposals and ensure timely reporting
- Spearhead annual giving campaigns from concept to execution
- Build and nurture relationships with foundations and institutional funders
3. Donor Engagement & Community Building
- Develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate and retain major donors
- Build meaningful partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders
- Manage our donor database with meticulous attention to detail
- Create engaging donor communications and stewardship programs
4. Communication and Marketing
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies using data
- Oversee creation of compelling content for website, social media, and print materials
- Lead brand development and consistency across all platforms
- Create engaging storytelling campaigns that highlight program impact
- Manage media relations and serve as organizational spokesperson when needed
- Coordinate production of newsletters, annual reports, and marketing collateral
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of nonprofit development experience with demonstrated fundraising success
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Excellence in written and verbal communication, including public speaking
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and donor databases
- Deep understanding of local cultural contexts and community dynamics
- Proven ability to lead collaborative initiatives across staff, board, and volunteer groups
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in fundraising platforms (Givebutter, Kindsight/iwave)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Strong cross-team communication and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to motivate teams and drive strategic initiatives
- Self-directed problem-solver with creative thinking skills
- Microsoft and Google Office suite proficiency
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and education. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, which features medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, a flexible work schedule, a hybrid work option, and an education assistance program. The work environment is supportive and positive, with no weekend hours required. The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 annually
Great Expectations is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
