Fund Development Director
About The Position
The Fund Development Director creates and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies to support MICOP’s mission and financial goals. The Director leads and manages the development team, works with the Executive Director and Associate Director, and maintains relationships with the Board of Directors, donors, partners, and grantors to generate unrestricted and program funds. The role oversees fundraising strategy and opportunities, grant research, proposal writing and reporting, budget development and monitoring, donor stewardship, planned giving, special events, public relations, communications materials, fundraising data, and compliance. The Director also supports strategic planning, ensures funding for current programs and future expansion, oversees major projects and future capital campaigns, and manages the Planned Giving Program and the development of an endowment fund.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and database management.
- Understanding of nonprofit financial management and ability to monitor and meet income goals.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in fundraising.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
- Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as nonprofit management, business, or marketing, or five years of experience in a relevant field.
- Proven fundraising experience, including successful donor cultivation and grant writing, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize funding opportunities, including individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundation grants, and special events.
- Contribute fundraising insights and recommendations to the organization's strategic planning process.
- Oversee grant research, proposal writing, grant reporting, and application deadlines.
- Maintain and grow the organization's current annual budget of $10 million, ensure funds support existing operations and future expansions, and oversee major projects and collaborative ventures.
- Develop strategies for future capital campaigns for expansion, remodeling, and major equipment.
- Establish an endowment fund beginning with a Bequest/Legacy Program and manage the Planned Giving Program.
- Plan and carry out the annual Night in Oaxaca fundraising event with the Board, Executive Director, and Associate Director, targeting $100,000 in unrestricted funds.
- Coordinate event logistics, sponsorships, and volunteers; plan an annual TEQUIO Scholarship Fund event and an annual public relations and donor appreciation meeting; and assist the Board with events as needed.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual and corporate donors and manage a donor stewardship program.
- Support, train, and supervise three development department staff members and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Develop and manage the fundraising budget, monitor expenses and revenue, prepare financial reports, and analyze fundraising results.
- Maintain donor databases and CRM systems as needed, ensuring accurate records of donations, communications, and engagement.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications staff on fundraising materials, press releases, and promotional content.
- Represent the organization to external stakeholders and at public events.
- Oversee newsletter writing and publication, prepare press releases, handle media relations, and prepare the Executive Director and Board to represent the agency to the media.
- Prepare and publish fundraising brochures, letters, marketing materials, and annual reports, and develop printed materials and multimedia presentations to generate support.
- Ensure fundraising practices comply with applicable regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
