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Development and Communications Manager (On-Site)
Division or Department: Development
Position Classification: Full-time, Exempt. Paid semi-monthly. Full-time exempt status benefits.
Salary: $50,000 Paid semi-monthly. Full-time exempt status benefits.
Position Reports to: Director of Development and Communications
Date of Position Description: November 2026
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Summary of Position:
The Development & Communications Manager plays an integral role in advancing Durham Arts Council’s mission through fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. Working closely with the Director of Development & Communications, this position helps strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and audiences while supporting the organization’s growing fundraising and communications initiatives.
This role combines creative storytelling with hands-on fundraising coordination and administrative support. The Manager supports the implementation of development and communications strategies established by the Director of Development & Communications, managing day-to-day projects, donor database operations, fundraising campaign & event logistics, and communications activities. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing creative projects with detail-oriented administrative responsibilities.