Position Description:
The Director of Development and Communication assures that the agency has a dynamic plan and sufficient fund-raising activities to secure financial resources to support and develop programs and sustain the administration and capital improvements necessary for the mission of IFA and that the work of IFA is communicated in a timely and compelling fashion to supporting congregations and individuals, community leaders and organizations, and other interested parties. The Director of Development and Communication has primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the structures needed to grow the budget through the solicitation of major gifts, government grants, special events, planned gifts and congregational, corporate, and foundation support.
This person reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO/COO will be involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives, ensure accuracy in reporting of revenue, and build up long-term, financial sustainability as well as planning for IFA’s growth.