Development Director

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Development Director to lead fundraising initiatives that advance its mission and support the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. The role focuses on securing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations while cultivating relationships with donors, community organizations, tribal entities, and other partners.

The Development Director develops sustainable fundraising strategies, creates proposals and campaigns, supports strategic planning, and coordinates donor recognition events and outreach. The role also maintains accurate donor records, monitors fundraising progress, prepares reports, and ensures thoughtful stewardship, confidentiality, and ethical practices. Through building trust and partnerships, the position helps connect philanthropic supporters with IPCC priorities and strengthen ties with the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least four years of fundraising experience, including direct solicitation of contributions, volunteer leadership support, written and verbal presentations, and strategy and market development.
• Current, valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background investigation.
• Knowledge of institutional fundraising, philanthropy, public affairs, and promotional strategies.
• Ability to secure major gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources.
• Strong strategic planning, program development, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with donors, tribal entities, community leaders, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Experience coordinating special events, media activities, budgets, and fiscal reporting.
• Strong research, analytical, database management, recordkeeping, and reporting skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, ethical decision-making, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grant writing, proposal development, and securing philanthropic funding.
• Familiarity with local print and electronic media.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Experience developing donor relationships, coordinating fundraising events, and supporting organizational development goals.
• Native American preference will be given.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and donor engagement strategies to secure gifts and grants.
• Cultivate relationships with donors and community partners and identify new philanthropic opportunities.
• Develop proposals and fundraising campaigns.
• Contribute to strategic planning.
• Coordinate donor recognition events and outreach initiatives to strengthen IPCC visibility and community connections.
• Maintain accurate donor records, track fundraising progress, and prepare reports.
• Ensure thoughtful donor stewardship, confidentiality, and ethical practices in development activities.
• Build sustainable funding opportunities and partnerships that advance the IPCC mission and support the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director