Director of Development And Communications

Applications will NOT be accepted through Linked In's job application system. Please see instructions to apply at the bottom of the "About the job" section. About Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF)

Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) is Georgia’s leading health advocacy and policy organization. Our mission is to collaborate with communities and partners to lead policy change that advances health equity for all Georgians. Founded in 2008 and based largely in Atlanta, GHF works through public education, coalition building, strategic communications, and public policy advocacy to improve access to health coverage, care, and public health.

The Director of Development & Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for leading GHF’s fundraising and resource development strategy while overseeing a communications function that advances organizational visibility, credibility and impact. Fundraising and development are the primary focus of this role; communications strategy and storytelling serve as key tools to support donor engagement, public education and organizational influence.

This position reports to the Executive Director, supervises key communications staff and development contractors, and collaborates closely with program, policy and leadership team members.

Status: Full-time

Location: Hybrid (Georgia).

• Note:
  
  Candidates must live in Georgia, but are not required to live in the metro-Atlanta area. We are open to hiring statewide.

Reports to: Executive Director

• Lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including individual giving, major gifts, foundations, corporate support and sponsor ships
• Oversee grant development and management, including prospecting, proposals, reporting and compliance
• Cultivate, solicit, steward and retain individual and institutional donors
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising strategy and donor engagement
• Manage donor data systems (CRM) and track fundraising goals, metrics and progress

• Lead a communications strategy that supports fundraising goals, organizational visibility and mission impact
• Oversee messaging, storytelling and brand voice across digital, print, media and donor-facing materials
• Ensure communications efforts are aligned with development priorities and campaigns

• Supervise and support the Communications Manager, Content Development Manager and contract grant writers
• Foster strong coordination across development and communications functions
• Serve as a member of GHF’s leadership team and collaborate across departments

Some statewide travel (