Senior Fund Development & Communications Officer

Senior Fund Development & Communications Officer

The Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Development & Communications Officer to lead fundraising grant writing and strategic communications for one of Pittsburghs most impactful community development organizations. This role blends nonprofit development strategic communications and hands-on execution ideal for a candidate with deep experience in grant writing donor relations and revenue generation.

The Senior Fund Development & Communications Officer will drive fundraising strategy foundation and corporate partnerships and capital campaigns while also independently producing high-quality grant proposals reports and donor communications. This role plays a central part in shaping the organizations narrative visibility and positioning translating complex real estate cultural and community development work into compelling cases for investment.

This is an opportunity for a results-oriented professional skilled in nonprofit fundraising grant writing and communications strategy who can operate at both a strategic and execution level in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. Candidates with experience in community development economic development urban planning or real estate development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Operations and Financial

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive revenue strategy that integrates fundraising partnerships sponsorships and earned income opportunities

• Lead in executing long-term fundraising strategy including all potential revenue streams (grant writing campaigns corporate and individual donations events) ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and brand positioning

• This includes direct responsibility for drafting editing and submitting grant proposals reports and donor communications

• Communicate and coordinate with key contacts at existing and potential funding sources to supply needed documentation according to established parameters for reporting and deadlines for grants

• Coordinate internal resources to obtain information and synthesize it quickly into clear compelling cases for support grant reports and proposals under tight deadlines

• Lead efforts to maintain current and develop new foundation corporate government and organizational donor relationships locally and nationally

• Perform research and audience analysis preparing and sending asks and thank you letters handling follow-up communication preparing reports etc.

• Implement necessary technical solutions to promote manage and maximize fund development potential for the organization locally and nationally

• Independently research write and submit high-quality grant proposals reports and close-out documentation in a timely and consistent manner

• Administer existing grants including those from public private and corporate sources maintaining full ownership of compliance reporting timelines and documentation accuracy

• Lead in creating an entrepreneurial and philanthropic culture with the staff and Board of Directors

• Develop and lead fundraising efforts on key organizational projects which are diverse in nature ranging from art culture (ie New Granada Theater) entrepreneurship and community development

• Translate complex real estate and land usedevelopment projects into compelling investment narratives that resonate with philanthropic corporate and public-sector audiences

• Ability to facilitate and support capital campaigns and the various related relational and administrative duties including campaign messaging and donor experience strategy

• Must possess solid analytical and financial skills to facilitate the completion of complex budgets and strategies including reading and understanding local state and federal government grants and contracts

• Utilize data-driven insights to inform targeting segmentation and performance optimization across fundraising efforts

• Support the development and maintenance of an effective donor management system

• Maintain various databases to assure high-level accuracy and expeditious access to data

• Ability to connect the dots on funding-related duties and efforts with internal team members operating as a coach in some cases

• Promptly escalate urgent matters to the President & CEO for action and resolution

• Perform other duties as assigned

Marketing & Brand Strategy

• Lead the development and stewardship of the Hill CDC brand across all external platforms ensuring consistency clarity and impact

• Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support fundraising initiatives program visibility and organizational growth

• Identify and position the Hill CDCs work within local regional and national narratives to attract investment and partnership opportunities

• Oversee content strategy including storytelling digital presence thought leadership and public-facing materials

• Collaborate with leadership to elevate the organizations voice and thought leadership in equitable development

• Ensure alignment between communications development and programmatic priorities to maximize visibility and engagement

• Ensure that all branding and marketing efforts directly support fund development outcomes including proposal development donor engagement and campaign performance

Strategic Communications and Events

• Lead strategic partnerships campaigns and initiatives that elevate the Hill CDCs profile and position the organization as a national model for equitable development

• Lead in the creation and management of fundraising events including capital campaign-related events

• Lead in the creation of strategic communication materials that aid in fund development efforts

• Produce and oversee high-quality written content ensuring clarity precision and alignment with funding requirements and organizational voice

• Ensure all materials reflect a cohesive brand voice and are designed to convert awareness into investment and long-term engagement

• Work with internal and external team members to position the Hill CDC and its work for maximum investment and engagement

• Develop positioning strategies that differentiate the Hill CDC in competitive funding and partnership environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in applicable field. Masters degree a plus. Candidates with commensurate experience and proven results will be considered

• Demonstrated ability to integrate fundraising marketing and communications into a unified strategy

• Exceptional writing ability with a proven track record of independently producing successful grant proposals and donor-facing materials

• Superior written and verbal communication skills are essential

• Proven discernment in knowing who to include in critical asks with key foundation corporate and political audiences

• Experience engaging high-level stakeholders across philanthropic corporate civic and political sectors

• Results-oriented highly organized efficient and self-reliant

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce high-volume high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

• 35 years experience with fundraising software and database management

• Proficiency in Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Salesforce for donor management

• Experience leveraging digital platforms and marketing tools to drive engagement and donor conversion preferred

• Excellent attention to detail

• Coachable; demonstrates use of lessons learned

• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments

• Highly responsive

• Positive professional and amicable demeanor

• Strong problem-solving skills and good judgment

• Ability to work well independently and with other team members

• Ability to interact with diverse groups of people such as community residents elected officials business executives foundation representatives etc.

• Willingness to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution; no task is too small when advancing the mission

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable campaigns and measurable outcomes

Work Environment

• Non-Smoking Work Environment

• Business Casual / Professional Dress

• Valid PA Drivers License and Personal Transportation Needed

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range $70K $85K (Negotiable based on proven experience)

• Paid bi-weekly

• Insurance for Medical Vision Dental (80% Employer Funded)