Title: Development and Communications Director
Position: Full-time, Exempt
Location: AZ
Starting Salary Range: $80,000+ DOE
Reports to: Executive Director
https://verdevalleysanctuary.org
(928) 239-4874
Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) is seeking an experienced Development and Communications Director who is a passionate advocate for VVS's mission, which is to provide safety, services, and comfort to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Leading, planning, and organizing VVS’s fundraising and communications efforts, this position is an essential role in VVS and is a leadership team member. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ability status, age, or veteran status are encouraged to apply.
The Development and Communications Director is responsible for providing leadership, planning, and direction for Verde Valley Sanctuary’s (VVS) fundraising efforts, including, but not limited to, individual donor cultivation, major gifts, annual appeals, planned giving, and special events. This position is also responsible for working closely with the Executive Director on developing and maintaining VVS’s marking and communication materials across all mediums to ensure VVS is recognizable as a brand and trusted service in the community. This Development and Communications Director also collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, donors, and community partners to develop and maintain meaningful relationships among all parties. This position is a vital member of the VVS Leadership Team and is expected to model and uphold VVS’s mission, vision, and values.