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As a Director of Business Development, you will serve as a trusted partner to advisors by providing sales ideas, product positioning, case support, and business development strategies designed to ...

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How much do director of development communications jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of development communications in Decatur, GA is $85,180.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,400.00 and $97,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of development communications do?

A Director of Development Communications is responsible for overseeing and managing all communications strategies that support fundraising and donor engagement efforts within an organization, often in the nonprofit or educational sector. They develop and implement messaging, campaigns, and materials that articulate the organization's mission and impact to current and prospective donors. This role collaborates closely with development and fundraising teams to ensure consistent and effective communication across various channels, such as newsletters, annual reports, social media, and events. By building strong relationships and compelling narratives, the Director of Development Communications plays a crucial role in advancing an organization's fundraising goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of development communications?

To thrive as a Director of Development Communications, you need a strong background in fundraising strategy, content creation, and nonprofit communications, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems (such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce), email marketing platforms, and analytics tools is typically required. Exceptional written and verbal communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills set successful candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for effectively engaging donors, leading teams, and driving an organization's mission through compelling messaging.

How does a director of development communications typically collaborate with fundraising and program teams to achieve organizational goals?

A Director of Development Communications works closely with both fundraising and program teams to ensure messaging is aligned and effectively supports fundraising initiatives. This role often involves translating program impact into compelling stories for donors, coordinating campaign strategies, and providing communication support for donor events. Regular meetings, joint planning sessions, and shared project management tools are common ways teams stay coordinated. Strong collaboration helps maximize fundraising success and ensures that all external communications accurately reflect the organization's mission and achievements.

What is the difference between Director Of Development Communications vs Communications Manager?

AspectDirector Of Development CommunicationsCommunications Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees development-focused communication strategies, donor relations, and fundraising campaignsManages day-to-day communication activities, media relations, and content creation
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit communicationsBachelor's degree; experience in media, PR, or corporate communications
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, leadership meetings, collaboration with development teamsContent production, media outreach, internal and external communication tasks

The main difference is that the Director Of Development Communications focuses on strategic communication to support fundraising and development goals, while the Communications Manager handles daily communication operations and media relations. Both roles require strong communication skills and relevant experience, but the director position is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Director Of Development Communications job openings in Decatur, GA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,180 per year, or $41 per hour.

Director of Business Development

Atlanta, GA

SitelogIQ
Facilities Support Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead sales efforts for infrastructure solutions in the K12 market throughout Georgia.

  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships and manage account activities.

  • Track and coordinate the delivery of project deliverables and lead the sales process from prospecting to closing.

Job description

Position Summary
SitelogIQ is seeking a Director of Business Development in the South Business Unit to lead strategic growth initiatives focused on the K12 market in Georgia. As SitelogIQ continues its growth trajectory, we are seeking a dynamic professional experienced in business development who embodies a customer-centric approach and has a proven track record of driving complex consultative solution sales.

The Director of Business Development will lead sales efforts for K12 schools throughout the state of Georgia.  These are large, sophisticated construction projects that require a complex selling process and focused customer management.  Therefore, we are looking for a seasoned account executive with a consistent track record of success leading and driving high-level solutions.  To be successful, the Director of Business Development must be a seasoned sales professional who can drive the process, think creatively, and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplined team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Business Development, this professional will be responsible for the sale and account management of infrastructure solutions including but not limited to building retrofits, controls and automation technology, central plant construction and renovation, new construction, and capital planning.

Key tasks for this professional include the following:

  • Promote the SitelogIQ value proposition to executive level decision makers by providing comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the customer’s business and operational needs.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships and business partnerships within the industry.
  • Track and coordinate the delivery of both internal and external project deliverables
  • Lead the sales process, including but not limited to the following:
    • Identify prospective customers through market research and the development of business strategies
    • Implement SitelogIQ’s sales process to cultivate relationships while qualifying and closing new opportunities
    • Recommend solutions and link customer needs and objectives
    • Positively influence design and construction with owners
    • Collaborate and partner with SitelogIQ’s internal Project Design Engineers. Communicate the vision of the project and work closely on specifications throughout the design phase
    • With support of team, credibly present cost/benefit analysis, financial evaluation, technology and infrastructure options, and differentiators.
    • Prepare customer-facing presentations and written responses to RFQs/RFPs
    • Track customer interaction through the use of SitelogIQ’s CRM platform (Salesforce)
    • Coordinate events centered around customer appreciation

Requirements

Sales and Leadership Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Proven success in complex sales and customer management
  • Ability to credibly communicate with executive level decision makers including K-12 school boards and superintendents, facility directors, C-suite leadership, etc
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings
  • Problem Solver and Self-Starter with a passion for serving customers
  • Emotional intelligence and intuition

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 7+ years of sales experience in the K12 market or corelating experience
  • 3+ years of experience working in the building technology market
  • Construction Industry knowledge
  • Familiarity with accounting and finance principles, procurement, and administration of Georgia public schools

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401K
  • Flex time off
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities to drive our DE&I efforts by joining our affinity groups, Veterans and Allies Leadership Organization, or Women Inspiring & Strengthening Everyone
  • Opportunities to give back to our local communities through organized events or fundraisers

More About SitelogIQ

At SitelogIQ, we’re focused on creating a great environment for our team first so that it is more energizing and rewarding to focus on creating a great customer experience. That’s what we call a win-win.

We partner with clients in K-12, higher ed, government, healthcare, multifamily housing, and industry to optimize energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, address lighting, and improve the customer experience. With offices across the country, it’s rewarding to make a difference in the communities where our teammates live and work.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Organization.

SitelogIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.