Summary
Description
Position Overview
The Conflict Center seeks a Communications & Development Director to lead and integrate the organization’s external communications, media relations, and fundraising strategy. This position will elevate The Conflict Center’s visibility, strengthen relationships with donors, funders, and the press, and expand the organization’s capacity to advance its mission of equipping individuals, schools, and communities with practical skills to embrace everyday conflict in order to positively transform relationships and lives.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Development Director will oversee all facets of communications, development, and branding—leveraging innovative tools, including AI, to enhance storytelling, donor engagement, and grant writing. While this is a senior-level position, it does not include direct reports, but will work closely with interns, volunteers, and contract designers, as well as other staff as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Communications & Media Relations
• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications plan, ensuring consistent and mission-aligned messaging across all platforms, including website, newsletters, and social media.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, and feature stories to raise awareness of The Conflict Center’s programs and impact. Pitching certain kinds of earned media will be a requirement for this position; maintaining an up-to-date press list and press connections will be vital.
• Serve as the primary contact for media inquiries, coordinate interviews, pitch stories, and foster relationships with local and regional press outlets.
• Monitor communications analytics and social media metrics to assess engagement and inform future strategies.
• Find and implement tools for communications efforts and metrics tracking. Set and meet engagement and follower growth goals for social media, email list, and press engagement.
• Design flyers, social media graphics, and outreach materials that reflect The Conflict Center’s brand and values.
Development & Fundraising
• Lead the organization’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including annual campaigns, donor communications, events, and stewardship strategies.
• Identify, cultivate, and track donor relationships through database management and outreach activities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, reports, and funding requests that align with The Conflict Center’s strategic priorities.
• Utilize AI and other digital tools to support grant research, writing, and team collaboration, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in submissions.
• Coordinate a small grant-writing team or interns to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality proposals.
• Develop and maintain both annual and more granular monthly communications and development calendars to align outreach, events, and fundraising efforts.
Innovation & Strategic Leadership
• Integrate AI tools and current communications methodologies to enhance storytelling, prospect research, and marketing workflows.
• Stay informed on trends in nonprofit branding, media relations, and philanthropy to ensure The Conflict Center remains at the forefront of effective communication practices.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and program staff to align communications and fundraising strategies with organizational goals.
• Promote The Conflict Center’s mission, programs, and values through authentic, inclusive, and creative communication.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in communications, development, or related nonprofit roles.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and external communications.
• Familiarity with AI tools for writing, research, and campaign management.
• Familiarity and proficiency with Salesforce.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of branding, messaging, and digital engagement strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep commitment to The Conflict Center’s mission and the belief that conflict can be transformed into opportunity.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
This is a salaried position based on a typical 40-hour workweek with some weeknight and weekend hours. This is a hybrid position, typical schedule is two days in the office, three days at home. The Conflict Center’s current benefits package includes $500 monthly stipend towards health insurance (three options to choose from from Kaiser Permanente plus dental care and vision), 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% of salary, generous paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, paid volunteer time off and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
This is a Denver, Colorado based position with a hybrid working environment. Staff are required to be in the office each Wednesday and one other day per week. Full-time remote work is not available for this position. The Conflict Center is unable to provide relocation assistance costs.
Please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter which addresses two specific questions. (1) Why are you drawn to the mission of The Conflict Center, and(2) How do you contribute to a strong team culture? Please submit both via PDF attachment to info@conflictcenter.org and put DevComms Position in the subject line. Submissions will be received through January 31, 2026.
If your application is accepted, the interview process consists of:
- An initial zoom screening interview with the Executive Director and one other staff member
- An zoom interview with the Program staff of The Conflict Center
- A final interview with the Executive Director and 2-3 members of the board of directors
Inclusiveness Commitment
In keeping with our values, The Conflict Center is committed to inclusion and equity and to social justice in the elimination of organizational structures and actions that oppress, exclude, limit, or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, status as an officer or enlisted members of the military forces, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. TCC defines low-income life experience as struggling with stable housing, struggling to secure reliable employment and/or utilizing some form of government or social assistance. We welcome all who share our mission and vision. We are committed to providing our services to all people where individual differences are respected and valued.
A note about searching for jobs
We fully appreciate that this process of looking for a job is both overwhelming and in some ways, trauma-inducing. We are fully committed to transparency during this process and will do our best to move quickly and with care. Do note that in addition to the specific qualifications and experience required, understanding of and contribution to team culture, commitment to mission, and an ability to work amongst diverse perspectives are essential. There are scores of highly qualified individuals looking for a job right now in the social services field – we will do our very best to honor the dignity and professionalism of each one. Thank you for your consideration of working here at The Conflict Center.
