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Michigan Community Resources
Detroit, Michigan, United States • Hybrid
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Lead the organization's external positioning, communications strategy, and public engagement to advance MCR's mission. Develop integrated external affairs strategies to strengthen reputation, elevate thought leadership, and support fundraising and partnership growth.
Requires experience leading communications during organizational growth and developing narrative change strategies for diverse stakeholders. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in communications or journalism and 5+ years of nonprofit communications experience.
Michigan Community Resources (MCR) is a statewide nonprofit organization that seeks to build strong communities through strong organizations, strong leaders, and a strong nonprofit network. Since 1998, we have equipped nonprofit organizations serving income-diverse communities with the tools, resources, training, and consulting they need to do their best work.
We are lawyers, community organizers, artists, writers, activists, advocates, people connectors, and more who share a fierce passion for Detroit and Michigan. We bring experience from across the globe to serve our clients. We value a positive internal team culture that is supportive and encouraging. We promote a healthy work life balance that supports our team members in centering life outside of work. We welcome energetic and innovative thought leaders to apply.
Michigan Community Resources (MCR) seeks a strategic and visionary Director of External Affairs & Communications to lead the organization's external positioning, communications strategy, and public engagement. This role will shape how MCR is understood by nonprofit leaders, funders, public officials, partners, and the broader community, ensuring that our voice, brand, and communications consistently advance our mission and long-term strategic priorities.
The Director will develop and lead an integrated external affairs strategy that strengthens MCR's reputation, expands its influence, elevates the organization's thought leadership, and supports fundraising, partnership development, and programmatic growth. The successful candidate is an exceptional strategist, communicator, and relationship builder who thrives at connecting organizational priorities with compelling narratives and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
The Director will steward MCR's voice not only as an organization, but as a trusted intermediary helping shape how our stakeholders understand what thriving nonprofit ecosystems require. This individual will lead communications that move beyond promoting MCR's work to influencing the broader conversation about community power, nonprofit capacity, and systems transformation. Working across the organization and with external partners, this individual will identify opportunities to elevate shared narratives, challenge outdated assumptions, and position MCR as a leading voice advancing a stronger, more resilient nonprofit sector.
External Affairs & Organizational Positioning
Strategic Communications & Brand Strategy
Leadership and Organizational Support
Starting at $80,000 and may be adjusted according to qualifications and experience
We are extraordinarily proud of the benefits package we offer our employees. PTO includes generous vacation and sick leave, company holidays, and regular Mental Health Fridays. We have competitive health, dental, and vision benefits, and an employer sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.
Michigan Community Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
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