Director of Development and Communications

Job Title:                  Development & Communications Director

Reports to:              Executive Director

FLSA Status:            Exempt     

Job Type:                  Full Time

Salary Range:          $55,000-$75,000

Position Summary

The Development & Communications Director is a key member of MCVP’s leadership team, responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive strategies that grow and sustain our fundraising, communications, and public engagement efforts. This position plays a critical role in increasing donor support, elevating community awareness, and advancing the mission of ending interpersonal violence through prevention, advocacy, and education.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Develop and execute fundraising plan, including major gifts, annual giving, grant funding, and campaigns/events.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
• Lead grant proposal development and reporting in partnership with key staff.
• Oversee and maintain the donor database ensuring accurate gift tracking, donor segmentation, and timely acknowledgments.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board on fundraising efforts.

Communications and Public Engagement

• Lead a strategic communications plan that supports development goals, elevates MCVP’s public profile, and strengthens community partnerships.
• Create compelling content for digital and print communications, including newsletters, website, social media, press releases, appeals, annual reports, and educational campaigns.
• Serve as the primary media contact and represent MCVP with key stakeholders.
• Ensure all public messaging reflects trauma-informed principles and amplifies the voices and experiences of survivors and communities.
• Support organizational communications and storytelling to strengthen culture and alignment with mission and values.

Organizational Strategy and Leadership

• Work closely with program staff to understand impact and communicate success stories.
• Participate in organizational planning, budgeting and strategy development.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience (3–5 years) in nonprofit development and/or communications, with success in donor cultivation, grant writing, and campaign execution.
• Strong communication skills, including excellent writing, public speaking, and the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships with donors, partners, and colleagues.
• Proficiency with tools such as donor databases (e.g., Network for Good), email marketing platforms, and social media management tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed practices, equity, and survivor-centered work in a mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence, healing justice,
• Proficiency in a second language and experience working with different 

Compensation and Benefits

• Ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Benefits include health and dental insurance, employer contributions to a SEP IRA, and generous paid time off (full details available upon request)

Equal Opportunity Statement

MCVP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We encourage applications from all candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including but not limited to people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and survivors of violence. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

Additional Requirements

• Availability for occasional evening or weekend hours to support on-call coverage, client needs, or special events
• Complete 40 hours of “Foundations of Advocacy” training through NHCADSV in accordance with NH RSA 173C