Director of Communications

The Wichita Foundation is seeking a creative and strategic leader to serve as Director of Communications. This full-time job is a hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping the Foundation’s voice while also producing high-quality content across platforms.

About the Wichita Foundation The Wichita Foundation is a public, place-based organization committed to building a Wichita where everyone can thrive. Celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2026, we bring together the resources of individuals, families, and organizations to support nonprofits through grantmaking and invest in community-driven solutions. WF is composed of 275+ funds and assets of $110 million.

Each fund represents a unique philanthropic purpose. In FY25, WF deployed $10.9 million to nonprofit and community organizations.

This is a player-coach role with a focus on high-impact content and strategic communications. The Director will:

  • Directly produce key content and storytelling while leveraging team members and external partners for execution and scale.
  • Lead communications strategy and brand positioning, while creating and overseeing storytelling, publications, and digital content that elevate the Foundation’s impact
  • Lead the Foundation’s voice, storytelling, and public presence, ensuring that its work, impact, and partnerships are clearly and compellingly communicated to the community, donors, and stakeholders
  • Leverage a strong understanding of policy, research, and community context, helping translate complex issues and systems into accessible narratives that inform and engage the public.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Communications Strategy and Brand

  • Set and execute the Foundation’s communications strategy and annual plan
  • Ensure clear, consistent messaging across audiences and channels
  • Position the Foundation as a trusted voice on community issues and impact

Create and Produce Content

  • Write and edit key communications: newsletters, reports, announcements, donor communications
  • Oversee digital content including website, email, and social media
  • Work with Design and Content Coordinator on visual content (graphics, photography, video)
  • Manage publications and storytelling that highlight community impact
  • Pitch and support media relations and earned media opportunities

Translate Policy, Research and Impact

  • Partner with program and strategy staff to understand community issues, data, and trends
  • Translate complex policy, research, and systems challenges into clear, compelling narratives
  • Help audiences understand the why behind the Foundation’s work

Manage Channels and Performance

  • Oversee website, email marketing, and social platforms
  • Monitor engagement and performance metrics
  • Use insights to refine messaging, campaigns, and channel strategy

Lead and Support Others

  • Supervise communications staff and contractors
  • Manage external vendors (designers, printers, media, etc.)
  • Equip staff and board as brand ambassadors
  • Manage communications budget and priorities

Collaborate Across the Organization

  • Partner with the philanthropy team to support donor engagement and campaigns
  • Align communications with programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities
  • Support internal communications and organizational alignment

The Ideal Candidate

Capabilities

  • A strong writer and storyteller who enjoys producing content as well as working collaboratively with other team members
  • A strategic thinker who can connect communications to mission and impact
  • Comfortable moving between big-picture planning and day-to-day execution
  • Curious about community issues, policy, and systems change
  • Collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Experience

  • 6–10+ years in communications, PR, marketing, or related field
  • Experience in a mission-driven or community-focused organization preferred
  • Proficiency with digital tools (email platforms, CMS, social media, design tools)

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000
  • Generous PTO package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • FSA and HSA options for flexible healthcare planning
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Employer-provided life insurance
  • Possible hybrid work environment. Once training period is completed, employee may be eligible to work remotely up
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