Director of Strategic Partnerships
About The Position
Avesta Housing is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead our fundraising and communications efforts and expand support for our work across Maine and New Hampshire. In this senior leadership role, you’ll develop and execute multi-year fundraising and communications strategies, cultivate and steward major donors and partners, and oversee a talented team responsible for grants, donor engagement, and storytelling. You’ll collaborate closely with the CEO, executive leadership, and board to strengthen Avesta’s public presence, align messaging with organizational priorities, and build partnerships that advance our mission. Every day, your work will help generate the resources and visibility needed to improve lives by creating and maintaining quality, affordable homes for people in need. Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.
Requirements
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling messages.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze fundraising and communications data and apply insights to improve performance.
- Strong judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and ability to navigate sensitive external relationships.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and represent the organization professionally in public settings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, partnership development, communications, or related fields within nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing professional staff.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Avesta sites and community events required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in affordable housing, community development, or social-impact sectors.
- Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and institutional funding, including grant writing and donor stewardship experience.
- Experience developing and implementing communications plans, managing media relations, and producing written content for external audiences.
- Experience with CRM systems and digital engagement tools.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
- Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
- Free wellness services for benefits-eligible employees and their dependents
- 13 paid holidays
- Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment
- Professional development assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
