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Job Summary The Executive Director (ED) of Development and Communications provides overall executive leadership for Avalon Center in the areas of advancement, communications, and external operations. Working alongside the ED of Programming and Internal Operations, the ED of Development and Communications is responsible for cultivating and stewarding donor relationships, guiding Avalon Center's fundraising efforts, and increasing Avalon's visibility across the service area, while serving as one of the primary links between donors, the Board, and the community. The ED of Development and Communications reports directly to the Board of Directors and is guided by Avalon's mission and strategic plan. Avalon Center is a growing nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed, survivor-centered services and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, along with community and youth education and prevention programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that diversifies revenue sources and ensures long-term financial sustainability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with local, regional, and statewide agencies, coalitions, and stakeholders to advance the mission and expand the agency's impact.
• Maintain Avalon Center's financial health in accordance with agency priorities.
• Develop, with a team, Avalon's annual fiscal budget.
• Secure grant funding and monitor compliance to current and new grants.
• Represent Avalon at community events, civic meetings, and philanthropic gatherings.
• Oversee communications and marketing across traditional and digital platforms.
• Monitor the agency's compliance with state policies, accreditation standards, the strategic plan, and Avalon's mission.

SKILLS Leadership experience with a focus on fundraising, development strategy, or communications. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals, reports, and marketing content. Ability to understand how an organization operates and achieves its strategic goals in order to make strong financial decisions. Ability to inspire and maintain relationships with donors and key stakeholders. Experience in grant writing, grant monitoring, and researching new funding sources preferred. Proficient in budgeting; knowledge of the budgeting process. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent verbal communication skills, including public speaking. Ability to fundraise and advocate for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required; higher degree preferred in Business, Development, Administration, Non-profit Management, or related field.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit finances, and/or nonprofit leadership.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Development:

3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Required)

Work Location:

In person