Top 185 Director of development & community engagement Jobs in New Haven, Ct

Director of Development & Community Engagement
Sterling Community Center Stratford CT —Stratford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Public speaking
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Executive Director
MATCH (Manufacturing And Technical Community Hub) —New Haven, CT
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- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Education
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Milford Senior Center —Milford, CT
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Director of Residential Services (IDD)
KenCrest Services —Stratford, CT
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Senior Director of Program Services
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- 3 years
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Managing Director of External Affairs, CT
Achievement First Network Support —New Haven, CT
- $150,331 a year
- Full-time
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- Spanish
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- Bachelor's degree
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Executive Director
Mary Wade Home —New Haven, CT
- $225,000 - $250,000 a year
- 11+ years
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Director of Public Affairs and Community Relations
JCC of Greater New Haven —Woodbridge, CT
- From $75,000 a year
- Email
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
Associate Director Development, Campaign Events
Quinnipiac University —Hamden, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Databases
- University
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Program Manager - FT 40 hrs Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - VA PTSD
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $61,808.24 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
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- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Director of Peer Education
Quinnipiac University —Hamden, CT
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Director of Donor Acquisition and Special Events F/T
Goodwill Industries Southern New England Inc —North Haven, CT
- $82,173 - $103,291 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Paid time off
- Gym membership
Program Manager - FT 40 hrs Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM - Serenity House
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $64,280.57 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
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- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Cluster Program Manager - FT 40 hrs Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $70,710.95 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
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- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Quinnipiac University —Hamden, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Director Center for Experiential Outreach
ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE —New Haven, CT
- 5 years
- Word processing
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- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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St. Carlo Acutis Early Learning Center —Shelton, CT
- Full-time
- Preschool
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Director of Digital Content Strategy
Quinnipiac University —Hamden, CT
- Full-time
- Master's degree
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Director of Development & Community Engagement

Sterling Community Center Stratford CT
Stratford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team supervision
Project narrative development for grants
Corporate giving fundraising
Major gift prospect cultivation
Bachelor's degree
Business development experience within non-profit sector
Revenue target achievement
Data-driven problem-solving
CRM system proficiency
Productivity software
Corporate sponsorships
Financial management experience
Non-profit experience
Donor and alumni database management
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Director of Development & Engagement

https://www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/
Please visit our wonderful website for a tour

Position Summary
Sterling Community Center (SCC),seeks a strategic, relationship-driven, and results-oriented Director of Development & Engagement to lead all fundraising,
marketing, and community engagement efforts. This role is responsible for designing
and executing a comprehensive, integrated advancement strategy that strengthens
revenue, visibility, and community impact.

The Director of Development serves as the leader of Sterling’s fundraising strategy
and oversees organizational communications, brand management, and community
engagement initiatives. This position ensures alignment between mission,
messaging, and fundraising to deepen relationships and expand Sterling’s reach and
impact.

This role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of
Directors and Development Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Provide active supervision and leadership to development and engagement

staff.

Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics aligned with

fundraising and organizational priorities.

Conduct regular check-ins, evaluations, and support professional

development.

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven team culture, while

promoting cross-functional collaboration across departments.| Lead by example in professionalism, integrity, and community presence.

Support the Development Committee and Board of Directors in supporting

fundraising efforts and engagement opportunities.

Provide regular updates and reports to the Executive Director and Board of

Directors.

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive annual development plan with

clear revenue goals, strategies, and benchmarks.

Develop comprehensive, multi-year campaign strategies, timelines and

milestones aligned with organizational priorities.

Establish and drive fundraising targets across individual giving, corporate

sponsorships, grants, events, and emerging revenue streams.

Monitor and report on progress toward goals; adjust strategies to ensure

targets are met or exceeded.

Create and manage the annual development budget, including revenue

projections and expenses.

Align fundraising priorities with organizational strategic goals and program

growth.

Maintain a consistent pipeline of grant funding opportunities that align with

the organization’s needs. Ensure all grant reporting requirements are met.
Individual Giving & Major Gifts

Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects using a structured moves

management approach.

Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors with a focus on growing major

gifts and recurring giving.

Lead annual giving campaigns, including appeals, Giving Tuesday, and

year-end efforts.

Strengthen donor retention and increase average gift size through

personalized engagement.

Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

Develop and implement tiered corporate sponsorship opportunities aligned

with programs and events.

Identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate partners while strengthening

existing relationships.

Generate both financial and in-kind support to offset costs and enhance

programming.

Fundraising Event Initiatives

Leads all strategic oversight for event fundraising with supervision of the

Special Events Manager to ensure successful planning, execution, and
financial performance.

Evaluate event outcomes and implement improvements to maximize revenue

and engagement.

Marketing, Communications & Brand Management

Oversee organizational marketing and communications to ensure alignment

with fundraising and mission.

Guide the development and execution of an annual marketing and

communications plan.

Ensure consistency in brand voice, messaging, and visual identity across all

platforms.

Oversee vision of content for campaigns, digital platforms, website, email, and

print materials.

Lead development of key communications including the Annual Report and

donor-facing materials.

Manage media relations and identify opportunities to elevate SCC’s visibility.

Community Engagement & External Relations

Strengthen SCC’s presence and visibility through partnerships, outreach, and

community involvement.

Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, and civic

groups.

Serve as a positive, public-facing Sterling ambassador at events, meetings,

and networking opportunities.

Identify opportunities to expand engagement, participation, and community

impact.

Donor Operations & Stewardship

Oversee donor database management and ensure accuracy of records and

reporting.

Ensure timely gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor recognition to

create a culture of cultivation and stewardship.

Utilize data and analytics to inform fundraising and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated

success in revenue generation

Proven track record in major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing
Experience overseeing or collaborating on marketing and communications

strategies preferred

3+ years of staff supervision and leadership experience
Experience managing budgets and achieving revenue goals
Proficiency in donor databases, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital

platforms

Experience with capital campaigns is a plus

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
Confident and effective fundraiser comfortable soliciting gifts
Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking abilities
Strong relationship builder with diverse stakeholders
Skilled in storytelling, messaging, and audience engagement
Data-driven and highly organized
Self-motivated, accountable, and results-oriented
Passionate about community-centered, mission-driven work

Commitment

Full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
Standard schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with flexibility required

during peak periods.

Availability to attend networking and community events in the evenings and

weekends as needed.

SCC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. We believe deeply that diversity on our team strengthens our
service to the community and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.

****In 1918, John Sterling died, leaving Yale a large legacy gift of $30 million. To his sister Cordelia, who we celebrate as our founder, he left the mansion and a sizable legacy. Upon her death in 1931, Cordelia donated the gift in her will, of the Sterling mansion, and its park-like grounds to the people of Stratford.

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