Senior Director of Development and Communications

The Senior Director of Development and Communications is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the Alliance for Collective Action’s fundraising, communications, and marketing strategies. As part of a small but mighty (and fun!) team, this individual will partner with the Executive Director to raise approximately $1M per year to help the Alliance deliver impact. They will oversee the brand's identity, manage donor relations, and ensure effective communication across all channels. The role requires a dynamic professional with a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, relationship building, and significant hands-on digital marketing experience to drive the organization’s growth and impact.

Description

• Position Title: Senior Director of Development and Communications
• Organization: The Alliance for Collective Action
• Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week at the Alliance Center in Downtown Denver, Colorado
• Reports To: Executive Director
• Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director, focusing on sustainable growth through a variety of channels
• Oversee base donor relationship management, ensuring that all donors receive timely and meaningful engagement, growing our number of individual donors from 150 to 500+ over two to three years
• Design and execute 1-3 fundraising events per year raising a total of $50K+
• Implement online fundraising campaigns that inspire donors and achieve revenue goals.
• Implement the organization’s major donor strategy, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with 50+ key supporters
• Develop and manage sponsorship strategies, securing corporate partnerships that align with the organization’s mission
• Oversee the organization’s Salesforce donor database and ensure accurate and up-to-date records; generate reports and analyze fundraising data
• Support selected programmatic grant applications and reports led by the Director of Programs

Marketing and Communications Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and lead the organization's brand strategy, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms
• Design and implement comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies to increase visibility and engagement among the Alliance community of current and potential tenants, coalition members, and supporters
• Develop and execute a communications strategy that effectively reaches and resonates with the organization's key audiences
• Lead public relations efforts in partnership with the Executive Director to enhance the organization’s reputation and manage its presence in the media
• Create and curate compelling content that tells the organization's story and highlights its impact
• Oversee and edit all communications materials to maintain a high standard of quality and alignment with the brand
• Apply basic graphic design skills to create visual content, when necessary, or oversee graphic design consultants

Digital Media Management:

• Lead the organization’s email marketing and communication efforts, developing and managing campaigns that drive engagement, donations, and a growing understanding of our mission—bringing people together to develop and advance solutions for a thriving planet.
• Oversee relationships with website and email marketing vendors, ensuring high-quality service and performance
• Manage the content and functionality of the organization’s website in partnership with our website management vendor, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and effective

Core Competencies:

• Fundraising: Expertise in developing and executing a variety of successful fundraising strategies—including major donors, foundation grants, email marketing/fundraising, and sponsorships—with a strong understanding of donor behavior and motivation
• Donor Relations: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors and supporters
• Donor Management Software: Proficiency in donor management software to track and report on relationships, donations, and campaign effectiveness (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Email Marketing: Proficiency in email marketing strategies, tools, and vendor management (MailChimp experience preferred)
• Writing and Editing: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create and refine content for various audiences
• Graphic Design: Basic skills in graphic design to support marketing and communication efforts
• Public Relations: Experience in managing or supporting public relations efforts, including media relations and crisis communication
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, guide, and collaborate with a small team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Values Alignment: A commitment to the Alliance values
• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in fundraising and/or communications
• Proven track record of successful fundraising and donor engagement, raising $1M+/year
• Strong leadership and project management skills; experience managing teams and/or cross-departmental projects
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to advancing regenerative solutions
• A commitment to the Alliance values

Benefits:

This is a full time, salaried, non-exempt position. The salary range is between $90,000-$110,000 annually, depending on experience.

Additional benefits include:

• Hybrid working environment, requiring at least 2-3 days in the Alliance Center office per week
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer paid premiums for employees, flexible medical savings plans
• Employee Wellness Program to encourage work-life balance
• Retirement matching program
• Generous paid holidays (most federal holidays, plus a two-week-long organization-wide break in late December), paid time off (15 days to start and 20 days after three years of employment), and sick pay (10 days per year)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

About the Alliance for Collective Action:

The Alliance for Collective Action (The Alliance) is building a connected, collaborative community that advances a shared vision of a regenerative future. The Alliance Center, our downtown Denver headquarters, is a co-working space housed in an innovative green building that is both LEED and WELL certified. Our programs spark collaboration and among community members working to advance environmental, social, and economic impact. The Alliance was founded in 2004 and recently rebranded from The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado to The Alliance for Collective Action. Visit www.afca.earth and www.thealliancecenter.org to learn more.

Application Process:

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every qualification.

To apply, please submit your resume, and a one-page cover letter addressing the following:

• Interest and Fit: Explain why you’re excited about this role and how your experience aligns with our mission.
• Relevant Experience: Highlight key achievements in fundraising, marketing, and communications that prepare you for this position.
• Key Strengths: Share how your skills (aligning with some of the Core Competencies) will set you apart from other candidates

Salary:

$90,000 - $110,000 per year