Director of Strategic Communications and Informed Communities

4 weeks ago

Denver, Colorado, United States GFF Full time
About the Role

Gates Family Foundation (GFF) is seeking a highly skilled Director of Strategic Communications and Informed Communities to lead our comprehensive communications strategy. This role will provide strategic direction to develop, refine, and implement a multifaceted strategic communications plan that advances our mission, amplifies our initiatives, and fosters informed and engaged communities across Colorado.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic direction to continually develop, refine, and implement a multifaceted strategic communications plan that advances the Foundation's mission, amplifies its initiatives, and fosters informed and engaged communities across Colorado.
  • Work with program teams to develop strategic communications strategies, highlight impact, and amplify success stories in all program areas.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Learning and Evaluation to help codify and share key learnings from the Foundation's grantmaking and initiatives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
  • Lend strategic thought leadership and hands-on communications support to key high-impact initiatives across program areas.
  • Oversee all aspects of external communications for the Foundation, including digital strategy, content creation, media relations, and public relations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community and foundation leaders, strategic partners, and media outlets.
  • Serve as a spokesperson and representative for the Foundation at public events, conferences, and other engagements.
  • Support internal communication and learning among the board of trustees and the staff.
About the Team

GFF is a dynamic and collaborative team of 12 staff members, with a strong commitment to our values of respect, creativity, engagement, place, and equity. We are deeply rooted in Colorado and are dedicated to supporting community-based newsrooms and promising new ventures in the state.

Requirements
  • Passion for the Foundation's mission and a deep commitment to fostering a thriving, diverse local news ecosystem accessible to all Colorado citizens.
  • Leadership experience in communications, with experience developing and executing successful communication strategies that affect positive change at a systems level.
  • A robust and well-rounded communications skillset, including experience in digital media and multimedia content creation, media relations, public relations, and campaigns.
  • A track record of leading powerfully through collaborative relationships, with deep experience in coalition building, facilitating partnerships, and playing an advisory role to a wide array of stakeholders.
  • Exceptional storytelling, writing, and oral communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences and distill complex information into concise, digestible formats.
  • Experience working in an ambiguous, entrepreneurial context and launching innovative projects or initiatives.
  • A track record of building trusted relationships across many lines of difference (ideological, sector, political, racial, socioeconomic, geographic, etc.).
  • Experience working on a small team with a highly collaborative, 'all hands on deck' approach; ability to juggle many competing priorities at once.
  • Familiarity with Colorado's local journalism landscape and trends in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • An entrepreneurial orientation, with experience and comfort in an environment that requires generating new ideas and approaches, handling shifting priorities, working autonomously, and adapting to rapid change.
  • A demonstrated commitment to equity, community-driven change, and disrupting traditional power dynamics.
  • A bold strategic thinker who achieves impact while maintaining ease, values-alignment, and voice for all stakeholders.
  • A servant leader who centers listening, humility, and relationships to achieve goals.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a culture of learning, feedback, coaching, and reciprocal support among the team.
  • A commitment to Colorado and a never-ending curiosity regarding the challenges and opportunities the state faces, ideally including working knowledge of the state.
  • A leader who brings new and varied perspectives and experiences to the team that are reflective of Colorado's diverse communities.

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