Executive Director

Position Summary .  The Director of Communications and Development is Jubilee’s chief fundraiser and leads communications and marketing for Jubilee Association of Maryland.  The essence of this role is communicating Jubilee’s mission in a way that is compelling and designed to systematically sustain and grow financial and other support for Jubilee. The Director of Communications and Development is a member of Jubilee’s Executive Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team including four other communications and development team members
• Implement the Benevon fundraising model, including serving as the Jubilee’s Benevon team leader and executing Jubilee Living Our Best Lives tours (points of entry) and all follow-up activities according to the Benevon model
• Articulate and support the vision, mission, goals and core values of Jubilee
• Direct a comprehensive fundraising program, including donor cultivation and solicitation, annual appeals, grants, planned giving, and fundraising events
• Supervise the Communications Manager and provide oversight to the organization’s communications and marketing, including monthly and quarterly newsletters, annual reports, website, and social media
• Liaise with the Jubilee Association Board of Directors to sustain and build Jubilee’s network or supporters
• Oversee a grants program to support Jubilee’s ongoing budgetary needs and innovative projects
• Ensure that all data is appropriately captured in Jubilee’s donor database
• Serve as a member of Jubilee’s Executive Team, participating in overall organizational leadership and strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Jubilee's is currently operating a hybrid workplace model for most administrative roles. Candidates should live within commuting distance of our Kensington, MD office.

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising and communications
• Demonstrated experience in positions that require leadership skills, leading a team of direct reports, interactions with donors, and liaising with boards of directors
• Experience with the Benevon fundraising model strongly preferred
• Experience and high level of proficiency in donor database management; experience with Jubilee’s database software, Bloomerang, preferred
• Passion for Jubilee’s mission
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to work in a fast-paced and complex environment with sharp attention to detail and accuracy
• Good judgment and the ability to work independently and reliably and meet deadlines with a minimum amount of supervision
• Advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; People-first language and thinking is essential
• Spanish language fluency is a plus
• Ability to interact and develop relationships with a diverse group of people in a collaborative and professional manner
• Desire to work with and learn from people who have intellectual disabilities
• Jubilee requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Requests for health and religious exemptions will be reviewed.