Director of Development And Communications

Director of Development and Communications

Children in Harmony (CIH) is a global, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing youth the tools and resources to make their voices heard through music-making, emotional learning, and community engagement. As a key contributor to our growth, you will partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to drive revenue and amplify CIH’s visibility.

Type :

Contract, Temporary‑to‑Permanent (Hybrid)

Location :

Primarily remote with occasional on‑site work at program locations and the option to work from our Downtown Los Angeles office. Periodic local travel required.

Compensation :

$30–$62 / hour, commensurate with experience. Approximately 20‑40 hours per week.

Schedule :

Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekend hours for performances, events, and board meetings.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and one writing / communications sample (fundraising appeal, press release, or grant excerpt) to

info@ciharmony.org

with the subject line “Director of Development & Communications (Consultant).” In your cover letter, share what draws you to CIH’s mission and how your experience aligns with the role.

No phone calls, please.

About Children in Harmony

CIH’s flagship program, The Amani Project, integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into music education, strengthening emotional intelligence, confidence, and community connection. Since 2017, CIH has reached thousands of youth worldwide and is soon launching in the U.S.

About the Role

The Director of Development & Communications (Consultant) will drive revenue growth and expand visibility for CIH. This role focuses on executing existing development and communications strategies to reach fundraising goals while mobilizing sponsor networks, securing new funding, and enhancing external communications.

Responsibilities

Execute existing fundraising strategies across individual, corporate, foundation, and government funding sources.

Manage all aspects of the grants pipeline, including research, proposal drafting, submission, and reporting.

Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and institutional funders.

Oversee donor management and pipeline tracking.

Support campaign implementation for initiatives such as #MakeMusicDay, the Year‑End Appeal, and other special events.

Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to expand major donor engagement and corporate sponsorships.

Track KPIs and report progress to leadership.

Communications

Create, manage, and post content across CIH’s social media platforms and newsletters to ensure consistent, engaging, and mission‑aligned messaging.

Develop digital, print, and visual materials that support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and organizational storytelling.

Produce and distribute donor communications, including donor acknowledgements, board fundraising collateral, press releases, eblasts, and event collateral.

Assist with public relations efforts, leveraging media, influencer, and entertainment‑industry connections to secure coverage and increase CIH’s visibility.

Build relationships with journalists, editors, and relevant outlets to highlight CIH’s mission and programming.

Track engagement analytics and adapt content to strengthen reach and visibility.

Qualifications

3‑7+ years progressive nonprofit experience across fundraising and communications, including major gifts and campaigns.

Excellent technical skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) a plus.

Demonstrated success securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Expert writer / storyteller with strong brand and digital strategy skills.

Proficiency with donor CRMs (Funraise or similar) and email marketing; WordPress and Canva a plus.

Video editing skills a plus.

Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences.

Ability to prioritize concurrent projects with high attention to detail.

Flexible schedule with availability on some nights and weekends.

Demonstrated interest in nonprofit work and a strong commitment to the mission of Children in Harmony.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Must be flexible in a fast‑paced, nonprofit environment and be willing to use personal equipment such as cell phone and laptop / tablet. Must be willing to undergo clearances / background checks for school and partner sites. The information presented above indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this position; it is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties.

Children in Harmony provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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