Posted: Mar 26, 2025

Director of Development and Marketing

Compass for Kids - Springfield, IL
Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Nonprofit

Job Summary

The Director of Development and Marketing is responsible for overseeing both the Development and Marketing functions of Compass for Kids. This Development and Marketing Professional needs to be an excellent, experienced supervisor and able to successfully hold people accountable for meeting their deadlines and goals. The successful candidate will be highly organized, and have a blend of ‘big picture’ oversight skills and paying attention to small details that matter for quality. It’s important for the Director of Development and Marketing to have strong relationship-building skills as this person will be interacting frequently with the organization’s stakeholders.

The Development Department includes all fundraising events and campaigns, donor relations (individual and corporate), grants and grant reporting, and ultimately raising the funds needed for organizational sustainability and growth. The Marketing Department includes marketing and communications, advertising, brand awareness, social media, website, Public Relations, and graphic design. The Director of Development and Marketing works closely with the Board of Directors and supervises the Development and Marketing teams. The successful candidate will be a highly capable, experienced professional who is able to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and exhibit leadership. 

Responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application information listed in attached Job Description.