Marketing and Development Director

SOS Recovery Community Organization is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Development & Marketing. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work in a creative and vibrant environment close to the Seacoast of NH.   As an organization, we believe that our participants and the community are a priority and we support any positive change.   We embrace change and encourage innovation and advocacy while building an epic and inclusive workplace. Together, we bring our passion and have fun.

This is a dynamic position overseeing all marketing and development for a rapidly growing recovery community organization.  This position will provide a competitive base salary along with a generous and unique incentive plan that will reward success and results to help the right candidate grow with our organization. The Director of Marketing and Development will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals and strategies.  In addition you will help to build and manage SOS Recovery Community Organization's (including our Fold'd Community Diner social enterprise restaurant) brand and all aspects of marketing communications in order to raise the awareness of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the marketing and development department and staff.
• Assigns, plans, and oversees the work of development staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Is involved in and handles hiring, development, discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with the Executive Director to determine the mission, purpose, and priorities of the organization.
• Sets annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals.
• Establishes fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one year, five year, and longer-term goals.
• Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Oversees marketing and communication strategies for the organization and collaborates with the board of directors, executive director and director of operations to build strategic marketing plans across the organization.
• Oversees social media platforms, website updates, and communications to the community.
• Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the public.
• Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding.
• Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
• Plans and oversees organization of fundraising events including the annual Recovery, Inclusion, Community and Harm Reduction Conference and Recovery Rally and any other events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster and develop relationships and partnerships with stakeholders and donors.
• Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Working knowledge and ability to maintain social media platforms and websites (Wordpress and Elementor based).
• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as necessary
• Working knowledge of harm reduction strategies and a variety of addiction recovery modalities and ability to articulate the delivery of multiple pathways of recovery in a community-based setting is preferred.
• Ability to consider and incorporate diverse perspectives, while brokering positive relationships
• Ability to adapt approach, style, and methods to best engage and empower community partners
• Ability to listen and integrate community stakeholder feedback and recommendations

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree preferred, or combination of education and significant demonstrated experience.
• Extensive and diversified background with at least 3 years of development and marketing experience.
• 3 years of experience in fundraising, preferably in a non-profit organization.

The mission of SOS Recovery Community Organization is to support all people affected by substance use with peer-based solutions and advocacy to reduce the harm and stigma of drugs.

SOS Recovery Community Organization envisions a world where recovery is widely embraced through low-barrier access to inclusive and respectful supports, and where all who seek recovery have access to the care and resources they need to achieve their self-defined goals.