Director of Development and Communications

Are you looking for: A fun, flexible work environment where you can help shape the future of sexual healthcare in Minnesota and make a positive impact on young people’s lives? An organization committed to patient-centered care including longer scheduled patient appointment times? A predictable work schedule with generous benefits and paid time off? (Full-time employees qualify for up to 37 paid days off in their first year!) Who We Are The Annex Teen Clinic provides sexual health care and education for young adults through age 25 in a friendly, non-judgmental, and comfortable atmosphere. Our services are low-cost, medically accurate, and developmentally appropriate. The Annex Teen Clinic has been providing services in Northwest Hennepin County and North Minneapolis since 1971. Why You’ll Love Working Here The Annex Teen Clinic is the industry leader in sexual health and education for young people through the age of 25. We pride ourselves on creating a comfortable, relaxed, and social work environment for mission-driven employees. We provide the full range of birth control methods, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and all-options counseling and referrals, as well as sexuality education. Wages $85,000 - $95,000 annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience Benefits Paid vacation time, sick time, and personal time policies 9 paid holidays per year and 2 floating holidays Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions up to $1,200/year for high-deductible health plans, and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employer-paid basic life & AD&D insurance with option for additional employee-paid coverage Employer-paid premium for long-term disability insurance. ATC sponsors a retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution after one year of service. Because the Annex is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, Annex Teen Clinic employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University: Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs Professional development opportunities Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice) The Annex is seeking a Development and Communications Director to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and grant development efforts that support the organization's mission and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to make a meaningful impact on youth health and well-being. The Development & Communications Director plays a critical role in securing the resources, partnerships, and community support that enable the Annex to advance its mission and expand its reach. Responsibilities will include: Fundraising & Development Developing and overseeing annual, major gift, planned giving, and capital fundraising initiatives. Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government funding partners. Conducting prospect research and leveraging donor data to inform fundraising strategies and ensure accurate reporting and recordkeeping. Developing grant strategies and managing the full grant lifecycle, including proposal writing, reporting, and compliance. Partnering with the Executive Director on revenue forecasting, budget planning, and fundraising from federal, state, county, and city government sources. Planning and leading successful fundraising events, coordinating staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders. Building and expanding legacy and multi-year giving programs to support long‑term organizational sustainability. Communications & Public Relations Developing and implementing strategic communication and marketing plans. Ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all external communications and publications, including the annual report. Managing media relations and serving as a spokesperson or coordinating organizational responses to media inquiries. Overseeing the organization's website, social media presence, and multimedia content development. Supporting executive leadership with internal and external communications and representing the Annex at community events and partner engagements. Strategic Leadership Collaborating with the Executive Director and senior leaders on strategic planning, annual objectives, and organizational priorities. Monitoring and reporting progress and outcomes to the Board of Directors. Promoting cross-department collaboration and a culture of excellence and service. Team Leadership & Supervision Providing coaching, performance management, professional development, and ongoing support to staff. Overseeing recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for team positions. Establishing clear performance expectations and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and human resources practices. Who You Are A bachelor's degree in management, human services, communications, or a related field is preferred; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. An accomplished fundraiser, sales professional, or related leader with five or more years of experience, including management responsibility, and a verifiable track record of raising funds and/or closing deals. Knowledgeable and accomplished in organizational financial management, with experience summarizing and reporting financial and operating results to a Board of Directors. Experienced in drafting annual development plans and materials, as well as researching and developing strategies for individual, foundation, and corporate gift prospects. Skilled at working in diverse environments with people from a variety of intersectional racial and cultural backgrounds. Experienced in developing annual operating Splans and materials, along with researching and creating strategies for individual, foundation, and corporate major gift prospects. Effective in partnering with and supporting a volunteer board of corporate, community, and philanthropic leaders. A leader who brings integrity, accountability, initiative, and passion for youth health, along with the relationship‑building skills needed to advance fundraising and communications goals. Able to inspire confidence, demonstrate sensitivity to others, bring high energy, and maintain the capacity for hard work. A strong communicator who can effectively engage and build relationships across diverse communities and audiences in both public and private settings, while demonstrating excellent listening skills. Deeply committed to the principles of Racial and Reproductive Justice. In possession of a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Annex Teen Clinic’s driving record requirements. If the license was not issued in Minnesota, able to obtain a Minnesota driver's license or permit within 60 days of becoming a Minnesota resident. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Annex Teen Clinic. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight. Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials. Annex Teen Clinic participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at #J-18808-Ljbffr