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Director, Development and Community Relations

ACLD


Job Location:

Bethpage, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120000 - 130000
Posted: 13 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director Development and Community Relations


Primary Purpose of Job

The Director of Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership for all fundraising donor relations marketing communications special events and development initiatives. This position oversees the planning implementation and evaluation of comprehensive fundraising strategies designed to secure philanthropic support strengthen community engagement and advance the organizations mission and long-term sustainability.


Requirements

Bachelors degree required. Masters preferred in a related field.

Minimum of five years of progressively fundraising or business development experience.

Minimum of three years of management and supervisory experience. Five years or more preferred.


Essential Functions

Fundraising and Donor Relations

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to identify cultivate solicit and steward individual donors.

Recruit cultivate and expand the organizations planned giving program.

Establish and monitor short-term and long-term fundraising goals for existing and prospective funding sources.

Cultivate solicit and steward major gift and capital campaign donors.

Develop and oversee direct mail campaigns annual appeals major gift initiatives and other fundraising solicitations.

Plan and implement donor recognition programs stewardship activities and appreciation events.

Track manage and oversee submissions of grant proposals to corporations foundations and other funding sources.

Research identify prepare and submit foundation and corporate grant applications in collaboration with the Development team.


Board and Volunteer Engagement

Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen fundraising efforts and provide strategic guidance and support.

Participate in the cultivation recruitment orientation and stewardship of ACLD Foundation Board members.

Recruit engage and support fundraising event committee members and volunteers.


Event Management

1. Plan develop and oversee fundraising and community engagement events including the annual Gala Golf Outing Bowling Event and other agency-sponsored events.

2. Coordinate and execute program celebrations donor events and recognition activities.

Job Title: Director Development and Community Relations


Marketing and Communications

Direct and manage organizational marketing and communications strategies in collaboration with the Agency of Record.

Develop and implement digital marketing initiatives across all platforms to increase awareness engagement and fundraising support.

Promote the organization through print digital and social media channels.

Lead media relations efforts and identify opportunities to enhance public visibility and community engagement.

Serve as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the organization.


Leadership and Administration

Recruit train mentor and supervise Development department staff.

Oversee departmental budgeting monitor revenue and expenses and ensure sound fiscal management.

Maintain oversight of donor database integrity and ensure accurate data management within Raisers Edge.

Serve as the primary administrator and content manager for the organizations website.

Provide leadership in the development implementation and measurement of the organizations strategic plan.


Organizational Engagement

Coordinate facilitate and lead the Care Connection and Culture Committee.

Schedule organize and oversee the Family Association Council.

Represent the organization within the community and foster relationships that advance its mission and strategic priorities.


Non-Essential Functions

Serve as a member of the Association for Fund Raising Professionals and other associations as appropriate


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FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary range: $120000- $130000


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