Development & Communications Director

Bayview Overview

Bayview is a nonprofit organization that combines affordable housing, social services and arts programming to elevate people’s lives and provide them with the essential ingredients their families need to thrive. Bayview’s model is effective in helping to end intergenerational poverty, ensuring children succeed in school and enabling seniors to age in place. You can find more information about Bayview at www.bayviewfoundation.org.

Position Summary

The Development and Communications Director is responsible for overseeing Bayview’s fundraising and communications strategy and implementation, including but not limited to donor relationship building/stewardship, corporate relations, grant writing, annual appeals, public awareness and fundraising/friendraising events, communications materials, as well as website and social media promotion. This position is part of Bayview’s senior leadership team and contributes to setting the goals and vision for the organization. Prior experience in fundraising and communications work is required, with an emphasis on strong communication, relationship building, writing/storytelling and administrative skills.

Hours and Compensation

The Development Director is a full time position, 40 hrs/week, with an annual salary of $70,000-75,000 depending upon experience. Eligible for medical and dental benefits. Accrued PTO (sick, vacation, personal days) and holidays. Optional 403b retirement plan with a generous match of up to 6%.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, direct and evaluate an engaging and meaningful fund development, donor stewardship and communications strategy
• Work closely with the executive director to ensure development strategy is in alignment with organization vision and goals
• Build relationships with the community members and families to ensure deepen connections and build trust in program outcomes, storytelling/communications and documentation
• Research and prioritize grant opportunities, documenting funder priorities, preferences and grant requirements
• Create and maintain annual grant prospect and award tracking spreadsheets
• Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals; Monitor and track responses; Respond to inquiries
• Develop and oversee effective methods for gathering quantitative and qualitative data and program/project documentation to share with stakeholders
• Develop and implement integrated communications, storytelling, website and social media strategy and annual calendar
• Create promotional materials including organizational brochure, flyers, electronic newsletters, website, and social media platforms; Prepare and share annual report
• Prepare requested documentation and respond to questions and queries related to the annual financial audit
• Oversee fundraising committee made up of board members and other volunteers
• Supervise and evaluate Development Coordinator
• Develop annual fundraising campaign and coordinate mailings; Oversee Giving Tuesday, The Big Share and other annual fundraising/friendraising campaigns and opportunities
• Oversee donor prospect research and build electronic contacts database
• Ensure timely follow-up and regular correspondence to funders, sponsors, and partners to maintain strong communication and positive relationships
• Oversee grant compliance. This includes working with staff and partners to finalize contract materials, develop and track budgets, and report outcomes
• Manage annual events (up to four) aimed at increasing awareness, visibility and donor interest in Bayview
• Participate in Community Shares of Wisconsin meetings and manage membership commitments
• Manage media relations, write press releases and follow-up on coverage
• Identify and develop strategic relationships for grant partnerships. Participate in collaborative efforts with universities, organizations, and projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships within Bayview in order to help align ideas and goals with funding opportunities
• Maintain donor database and provide quarterly reports to Executive Director
• Participate in leadership team meetings and provide support and insight as requested
• Conduct tours and manage public speaking engagements

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in fundraising, communications, donor relations and grant writing
• Degree in communications, English, journalism, and/or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising strategies and methods, grant proposal submission, donor relations and stewardship and storytelling
• Talent for translating complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling content
• Extreme comfort with public speaking, relationship building, and collaboration
• Loves being part of a team and contributing ideas, creativity, effort and talents
• Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost discretion

Requirements

• Experience with databases (preferably donor focused), Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and anti-racism

To Apply

Submit the following application materials to Bayview at employment@bayviewfoundation.org and include “Development & Communications Director” in the subject line:

1. Cover letter describing your work experience related to this role
2. Resume

Bayview’s hiring process for this position includes the following steps:

Step 1: Phone Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (~30 minutes)

Step 2: In Person Interview (~ 1 hour)

Step 3: Reference Checks

Step 4: Possible follow-up interview and/or team meet & greet

Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.