Director of Advancement and Engagement

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of Advancement and Engagement

About Mending Hearts
Mending Hearts provides a safe, structured environment where women healing from addiction, trauma, homelessness, and co-occurring mental health disorders can find hope, community, and long-term recovery.

Position Summary

The Director of Advancement and Engagement leads the organization’s communications, community engagement, donor relations, and fundraising support efforts to strengthen organizational visibility, deepen stakeholder relationships, and support long-term sustainability. This role works collaboratively across departments to share the mission and impact of through storytelling, events, donor engagement, community partnerships, and strategic communications. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, highly organized, creative, and comfortable working independently in a growing nonprofit environment.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Advancement and Fundraising

• Support fundraising initiatives through donor engagement, sponsorship outreach, communications, and relationship management
• Assist in planning and implementing annual giving campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and donor stewardship efforts
• Maintain donor records and engagement tracking within CRM and fundraising systems
• Assist in identifying and cultivating community partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, and donor relationships
• Collaborate with leadership to support organizational fundraising and advancement goals

Communications and Storytelling

• Lead organizational storytelling and external communications efforts across digital, print, and community platforms
• Develop and manage content for newsletters, donor communications, social media, campaigns, promotional materials, and community outreach initiatives
• Maintain consistent organizational branding, messaging, and public presence
• Strengthen community awareness and engagement through strategic outreach and relationship-building efforts
• Represent Mending Hearts at community events, networking opportunities, and partnership meetings as needed

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• Coordinate community engagement events, donor appreciation efforts, alumni engagement opportunities, and organizational outreach activities
• Develop and lead volunteer and ambassador engagement programs
• Assist in strengthening relationships with corporate sponsors, community partners, and supporters
• Support collaborative outreach efforts that increase community awareness and engagement with the organization’s mission

Grants and Institutional Support

• Support grant development efforts through research, coordination, and collection of supporting documentation as needed
• Track, manage, and communicate grant-related records, reporting deadlines, and organizational materials
• Collaborate with leadership and external partners to support institutional funding opportunities

Development Operations and Administration

• Track engagement efforts, campaign outcomes, donor communications, and community partnership activity
• Assist with maintaining advancement calendars, outreach timelines, and campaign materials
• Support the development of systems and processes that strengthen long-term advancement and engagement efforts
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced nonprofit environment

Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborate with leadership, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders to support organizational advancement initiatives
• Participate in organizational events, meetings, and strategic initiatives as needed
• Contribute to a positive, mission-driven culture that supports women in recovery and long-term community impact

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, or related field preferred
• Experience in nonprofit communications, community engagement, fundraising support, marketing, or related field preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Experience with social media management, content creation, and community outreach preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Experience using CRM systems, donor databases, communication platforms, or fundraising software preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively while also functioning independently in a growing organization
• Commitment to the mission of supporting women in recovery and strengthening community partnerships

Additional Requirements

• Occasional evening and weekend availability required for events and community engagement activities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits & Job Perks

Mending Hearts is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and professional growth of our employees. Current benefits and perks include:

Compensation & Time Off

• Competitive, mission-aligned compensation
• Paid time off (PTO) accrued into a separate bank
• Paid sick time accrued into a separate bank
• Paid time off may roll over from year to year, and employees are encouraged to take personal time to support well-being and balance
• Eight paid organizational holidays annually

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with 70% of employee premiums paid by Mending Hearts
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage up to $15,000, with the option to elect additional coverage at the employee’s expense
• Supportive, recovery-informed workplace culture that prioritizes sustainability and well-being

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Simple IRA retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable nonprofit organization

Professional Growth & Leadership

• Opportunities to influence organizational strategy, systems, and program development
• Collaboration with an engaged executive leadership team and board of directors
• Support for professional development and leadership advancement aligned with organizational needs, including paid continuing education units (CEUs), conferences, workshops, and trainings, as well as LADAC supervision

Mission-Driven Work Environment

• Purpose-driven work supporting women in recovery
• Values-based, collaborative organizational culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the community

How to Apply

email resumes to View email address on cnemt.org

Details

• Date Posted: May 29, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Salary Range: 75-95,000
• Working Hours: 40hs/wk