Senior Director, Development Communications

The Senior Director of Development Communications is a visionary and collaborative leader responsible for architecting and leading the communication strategies that drive philanthropic engagement and accelerate fundraising success across a complex and diverse portfolio of entities

• Architect and oversee the execution of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide fundraising communication strategy
• Serve as the chief strategist and content architect for all major donor-facing materials
• Partner with executive leadership and program teams to frame and articulate complex, multi-million dollar investment opportunities
• Drive the integration of communications into all philanthropic revenue plans
• Serve as the lead brand steward for philanthropy, maintaining and enhancing the identity of each distinct entity within the portfolio
• Mentor and guide communications and development colleagues and oversee a range of freelance and agency support staff
• Partner with the Senior Director Philanthropy Strategy and Director of Development Operations to ensure communications are aligned with donor data, segments, channels, entity fundraising strategies and goals, donor preferences, and giving history

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising communications
• Demonstrated, career-defining success in leading communications for multi-year, nine-figure comprehensive fundraising campaigns
• Proven experience managing communications strategy across a portfolio of distinct brands or service lines within a complex, multi-entity organization
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is strongly preferred

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states