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Director of Donor Relations and Communications

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The Director of Donor Relations and Communications (DDRC) is a full-time, live off-campus position, working closely with the Executive Director to plan, implement, and coordinate fundraising and communications efforts that will encourage, maintain, and increase philanthropic support to meet the short-term and long-term needs of Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for the Development Department
  • In partnership with the ED, execute high-quality donor relations by coordinating donor mailings and producing high-quality written communications
  • Assist ED in devising donor solicitation strategies including new fundraising campaigns and donor engagement opportunities
  • Develop, cultivate, and maintain a positive relationship with all donors
  • Oversee the grants program in coordination with the CEM
  • Manage all pledge collection follow-up communications
  • Assist with the design, printing, and distribution of marketing and communication materials
  • Serve as a primary point of contact on event communications
  • Assist ED in creating processes and streamlining event protocols
  • Assist with any day-of-event tasks
  • Maintain database (Salesforce)
  • Learn and manage development database (Salesforce)
  • Oversee donor recognition process
  • Develop protocol for all specialized gifts
  • Maintain digital platform and any necessary paper records of contributors and grants
  • Coordinate with Business Manager to monthly revenue reconciliations
  • Provide custom queries, reporting, data analysis, and mailing lists as needed
  • Oversee the development and implementation of a communication plan
  • Oversee the production of press releases, publications, videos, collateral, social media content, and other printed materials
  • Oversee the management of the organization’s website
  • Communicate and collaborate with a range of people and organizations
  • Manage external communication strategies
  • Manage Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York’s Microsoft Outlook inbox

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in nonprofit management, public administration, business management, or similar concentration preferred
  • 5 years experience in fundraising or constituent relations with an educational institution or non-profit
  • Management or supervisory experience preferred
  • Literacy in the Microsoft Office suite
  • history of learning new technology quickly
  • Experience with Salesforce or other similar development database software preferred
  • Experience with prospecting and conducting wealth screening with software such as iWave
  • Proven experience in producing marketing pieces, including web-based communications and social media
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong reasoning skills
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office suite programs
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated success in developing school programs and school culture
  • A “whatever it takes” mentality and willingness to adapt and problem-solve for concrete outcomes
  • Zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
  • Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
  • Ability to handle conflict professionally and productively
  • Commitment to Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York’s mission and vision
  • Schedule flexibility is a must as the position will entail some later evening and weekend hours as well as local and regional travel

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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