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Next Step To Success is hiring a Director of Development!
Position Type: Full Time
The Director of Development plays a pivotal role in enhancing our organization’s branding, community engagement, donor development, and fundraising efforts. The position works with the board chairman and senior management in building an important new organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families.
This role leads and executes comprehensive communications strategies, recruits, and manages NSTS giving platform, assists with fundraising efforts, and coordinates impactful special events. This multifaceted role requires creativity, exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, flexibility, and a commitment to advancing the mission of our departments and organization.
The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive positive change and make a lasting impact on our organization’s growth and ability to serve our community.
Location: This position requires a minimum of three days per week onsite, with additional in-office time as needed to support business needs. NSTS is in Norfolk, VA.
Salary based on qualifications and experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
2–3+ years of experience in fundraising and donor relations (5+ years preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling, audience-specific messaging
Creative, strategic thinker with experience in public relations, brand awareness, donor engagement, and fundraising
Confident public speaker able to engage and present to diverse audiences
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Adaptable, proactive team player with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Proficient in social media management, content creation, and digital platforms (including CMS and fundraising tools)
Experience with donor/CRM systems and data management, with a strong understanding of marketing and brand representation
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with leadership to develop and execute strategic communications that build brand awareness, support fundraising, and engage stakeholders.
Create and manage content across digital platforms, including website, newsletters, and marketing materials.
Oversee social media strategy, content, and engagement across key platforms.
Build and maintain positive relationships with media to support public relations efforts and increase visibility.
Support donor development by managing relationships, assisting with fundraising campaigns, and maintaining accurate records.
Plan and execute events, fundraisers, and donor/volunteer engagement initiatives.
Serve as a brand ambassador within the community and at events.
Recruit, support, and recognize volunteers while maintaining organized records and programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Paid sick leave
Tuition reimbursement, details below:
$3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
$5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
Employee events and activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual performance reviews
Opportunities for advancement
And more!
Next Step to Success provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Disclaimer: This position is for Next Step To Success (NSTS). Please note that NSTS is it’s own 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
We believe that, by working together, we can cut Norfolk's poverty rate in one-half within a generation, resulting in a community that is safer, better educated, more prosperous and richer in opportunity for everyone. For too long, we have listened to people declare that “someone - 'they' - should do something about our high rate of poverty in Norfolk” (whoever “they” are). Well, at Next Step to Success we have decided that we and our community parties are “they”.
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Your support ensures our students have access to the resources, mentors, and experiences they need to thrive—at no cost to them or their families.
Together, we’re building a generation equipped with grit, resilience, and the tools for lifelong success.
Donate today and be the reason a young person gets to their next step.
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