Director of Communications and Development

Position Summary. The Director of Communications and Development is Jubilee’s chief fundraiser and leads communications and marketing for Jubilee Association of Maryland. The essence of this role is communicating Jubilee’s mission in a way that is compelling and designed to systematically sustain and grow financial and other support for Jubilee. The Director of Communications and Development is a member of Jubilee’s Executive Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team including four other communications and development team members
• Implement the Benevon fundraising model, including serving as the Jubilee’s Benevon team leader and executing Jubilee Living Our Best Lives tours (points of entry) and all follow-up activities according to the Benevon model
• Articulate and support the vision, mission, goals and core values of Jubilee
• Direct a comprehensive fundraising program, including donor cultivation and solicitation, annual appeals, grants, planned giving, and fundraising events
• Supervise the Communications Manager and provide oversight to the organization’s communications and marketing, including monthly and quarterly newsletters, annual reports, website, and social media
• Liaise with the Jubilee Association Board of Directors to sustain and build Jubilee’s network or supporters
• Oversee a grants program to support Jubilee’s ongoing budgetary needs and innovative projects
• Ensure that all data is appropriately captured in Jubilee’s donor database
• Serve as a member of Jubilee’s Executive Team, participating in overall organizational leadership and strategy
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising and communications
• Demonstrated experience in positions that require leadership skills, leading a team of direct reports, interactions with donors, and liaising with boards of directors
• Experience with the Benevon fundraising model strongly preferred
• Experience and high level of proficiency in donor database management; experience with Jubilee’s database software, Bloomerang, preferred
• Passion for Jubilee’s mission
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to work in a fast-paced and complex environment with sharp attention to detail and accuracy
• Good judgment and the ability to work independently and reliably and meet deadlines with a minimum amount of supervision
• Advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; People-first language and thinking is essential
• Spanish language fluency is a plus
• Ability to interact and develop relationships with a diverse group of people in a collaborative and professional manner
• Desire to work with and learn from people who have intellectual disabilities
• Jubilee requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Requests for health and religious exemptions will be reviewed.
  
  

Jubilee's is currently operating a hybrid workplace model for most administrative roles. Candidates should live within commuting distance of our Kensington, MD office.

Salary Range. $90,000 - $100,000

About Jubilee. Jubilee Association of Maryland is a faith-based nonprofit that provides opportunities and support for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their community while fulfilling their personal, family, social, and spiritual needs. Jubilee was started by Hyattsville Mennonite Church in 1978 as part of the movement to bring people with intellectual disabilities out of segregated institutions and into the community. Since then, Jubilee has grown to be a leader in person-centered disability services, currently supporting more than 140 people who are included in their communities across Montgomery County, Maryland. The organization has a staff of more than 300 and an annual budget of more than $20 million. Through partnerships, innovation, and attentive care, Jubilee is a leader in providing the highest quality services and demonstrating the power of inclusion. Learn more at www.jubileemd.org.

Jubilee Association of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or religion.