Careers & Volunteers
Join our team of dedicated professionals as a staff member or volunteer! We are looking for people who want to make a difference supporting VOICES meaningful work.
VOICES seeks volunteers throughout the year to work with our full-time staff – supporting programs, services and special events – including our annual Remembrance Symposium, Always Remember Gala, and Golf Outing. Though special skills are always welcome, the only requirement for volunteers is a desire to assist others and further our mission. Contact our office for more information or to begin working with us.
Current Open Positions
Director of Development
Voices Center for Resilience is seeking a Full-Time Director of Development in our New Canaan, CT office.
Job Description
Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) is a nationally recognized non-profit that provides long-term support services and access to mental health care and resources for thousands of victims’ families, survivors and responders impacted by 9/11. VOICES leverages its expertise to assist individuals and communities impacted by other tragedies, working with our partners in the United States and abroad. Our three business lines include support services, educational events and trainings.
The Director of Development works collaboratively with VOICES Executive Director, Board of Directors and our staff to lead all fundraising and financial resource development efforts. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy that supports the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can think strategically and execute tactally building donor relationships, writing proposals and tracking data. The candidate must be passionate about our mission and interested in expanding professional expertise to help us serve those impacted by traumatic events. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Work with Executive Director and Board to secure major gifts and stewardship plans
- Develop and lead overall fundraising and public relations strategy
- Execute annual giving program and fundraising campaigns, including donor cultivation events with a nationally segmented focus
- Diversify funding streams – individuals, foundations, corporations, campaigns, etc.
- Help plan annual fundraising events – Luncheon, Golf Outing, Symposium, Gala
- Manage existing donor relationships and cultivate new donors
- Provide reports on fundraising progress, trends, projections
- Maintain development database and donor acknowledgement letters
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree with five years of development and public relations experience, preferably for a non-profit organization
- Highly effective organization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, oral and written communication
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to anticipate, plan, prioritize and react to changing needs and situations with professionalism and integrity
- Proficient in M.S. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using relational databases
This is a full-time, competitively salaried position, based in our New Canaan, CT office. The Director of Development is expected to meet with existing and prospective donors about 50% of the time. The position includes medical coverage, paid sick time, vacation days, personal days and paid holidays. If you are ready for an extraordinary professional experience in a growing organization, we look forward to meeting you.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to resume [at] voicescenter.org (resume[at]voicescenter[dot]org)
About Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES), formerly Voices of September 11th
From 9/11 to today, VOICES provides long-term support and resources that promote mental health care and wellness for victims’ families, responders and survivors and assists communities in preparing for and recovering from tragedy. Leveraging over 20 years of expertise, VOICES works collaboratively with public-private partnerships to share lessons learned, conduct training and research, in the United States and abroad.