Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director Donor Communications is responsible for overseeing the marketing, communications, and branding of the Harris Health Strategic Fund (Strategic Fund) and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation (Foundation) to include development and implementation of marcom strategies and programs to ensure the development team's strategic priorities are achieved while elevating awareness internally and externally of development priorities. The Director provides strategic leadership through communication expertise including researching, writing, editing, proofing, and publishing information that effectively and accurately supports development goals across print, digital and electronic venues.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
- Bachelors: Communications, marketing, journalism, non-profit management, business, or related field.

Work Experience:
- Seven (7) Years Work Experience: Development communications, non-profit marketing and/or communications, or related field - health care or comparably complex organization preferred.
- Three (3) Years Work Experience: Generating and leading non-profit communications programs to establish and strengthen high-quality relationships with donors.

Management Experience:
- Five (5) Year of Management Experience: Overseeing and managing staff, including hiring, training, performance management and professional development management experience, preferably in non-profit communications.

Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
- Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
- Writing/Correspondence
- Writing/Reports

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Analytical Abilities
- Design
- Other: Possesses an advanced knowledge and understanding of donor stewardship and relationships, analytical techniques, and development operations.

Work Schedule:
- Weekends
- Flexible
- Travel
- On Call
- Eligible for Telecommute

Other Requirements:
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful donor communications strategies. Fluency in social media and web trends and best practices. Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams. Demonstrates a complete understanding of all policies and procedures concerning marketing and communications activities with emphasis on privacy and release of information. Ability to lead through influence to motivate staff and direct work. Knowledge and experience in the nature and dimensions of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering, research and cultivation practices, and standard fundraising techniques.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and PC.