Director of Communications

Background: The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) is a nonprofit organization deeply dedicated to partnering with philanthropists to build opportunity and advance equity in Delaware. Our mission is to strengthen Delaware through community-based philanthropy, and we are looking for a Director of Communications & Marketing who shares our passion and commitment.

Opportunity: The DCF seeks an innovative, adaptable, and collaborative team member with a passion for communications and marketing work to join our organization as Director of Communications & Marketing. The individual filling this new position will provide a strategic vision and implementation of robust communications and marketing efforts for DCF and its associated organizations, particularly Healthy Communities Delaware. The main objectives of the role include 1) positioning the DCF as the leading voice of philanthropy in Delaware, 2) strengthening meaningful communication with internal and external stakeholders, and 3) driving inquiry from potential donors and recipients.

The Director exemplifies DCF’s commitment to excellent donor service and inspires fulfillment of our Donor Promise, to help people give with joy and confidence, throughout the entire organization. Each employee of the DCF is expected to embody and pursue the core values of the DCF, including serving with joy, engaging inclusively, pursuing excellence, and leading with integrity.

The position reports directly to the Vice President of Communications & Marketing and is based in the DCF’s Wilmington headquarters. DCF staff are currently working in a hybrid in-office/remote model.

To learn more about the specific role responsibilities, please visit our website careers page – https://delcf.org/careers/

Skills and Competencies:
• Five or more years’ experience in communications and/or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with media, public and private sector stakeholders, and the public.
• Excellent verbal and short- and long-form written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), and basic understanding of website content management systems (i.e., Word Press) and email campaign programs (e.g., Mail Chimp).
• Experience with graphic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar) is a plus.

Salary range depends on experience and education: $80,000-$95,000. Benefits include no-cost coverage for employees for health; 100% employer-paid premium for vision and dental insurance; option to add additional family members at a low cost; 403B retirement contribution with 100% vesting on day 1; employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance; 9 core holidays plus 4 floating holidays; generous paid time off.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2024. Only complete applications will be considered, and all applications will be strictly confidential.

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DCF is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you’re excited about this role and passionate about our mission, but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement below, we encourage you to still consider applying. Your lived experience is valued and recognized, and we look forward to considering you for this or a future role!

The Delaware Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, religion, ethnicity, sex, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.