Director of Development
- Employer
- Hispanics in Philanthropy
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Nov 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Membership, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Programs, Grant Administration, Grant Making, Other Programs, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Philanthropic Advisors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Director of Development
Location: Oakland, CA or Remote (California, New York, or Washington, D.C., preferred)
Reports to: CEO
Area: Development
Position Type: 100% FTE
Organization Overview
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) is a transnational network of grantmakers committed to strengthening Latino communities across the Americas. HIP connects and convenes funders, nonprofits, researchers, and other leaders to identify emerging needs among Latinos as well as best practices for responsive and effective funding of social change. HIP pioneers new philanthropic models by leading collaborative initiatives and has provided grants and training to help build the capacity of more than 800 organizations and leaders.
Position Summary The Director of Development will lead HIP’s fundraising team, focused on: growing and managing relationships with foundations, corporations, high-net worth individuals, and other donor constituency groups; designing and overseeing all fundraising strategies and processes; developing new tactics to prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors who support our core operating functions, programmatic initiatives, and regranting efforts; and serving as internal champion and external ambassador for HIP’s mission, values, and theory of change. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser to support our work around migration, gender equity, civic engagement, Latinx leadership, Latinx entrepreneurship, racial justice, power-building, and more.
The Director of Development will report to the CEO and will supervise two senior development associates and a part-time coordinator. The Director will share funder relationships with the CEO and some program staff.
Core Responsibilities
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Lead all aspects of fundraising for
the organization in both the U.S. and Latin America
Develop and implement a fundraising
plan that accurately meets HIP’s funding needs and grows a strong
donor pipeline
Maintain and grow strong partnerships
in the foundation world, while building new strategies and results
with corporate funders and individual donors, specifically:
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Create and lead a new individual
donor strategy and pipeline to successfully secure new major gifts
from high-net-worth donors
Design and execute a first-time
Corporate Fundraising strategy to increase HIP support and
engagement with companies and industry leaders
Qualifications
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10+ years of experience in
fundraising, donor relations, and grants management
A commitment to Hispanics in
Philanthropy’s vision and mission
Demonstrated management skills and
experience
Strong organizational and
interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and ability to consistently
meet deadlines
Facility and experience optimizing
Salesforce for good prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and
stewardship
Strategic and visionary thinker, with
solid judgment and demonstrated integrity
Ability to manage high-pressure
situations and respond to the unexpected
Ability to lead and inspire,
nurturing a culture of philanthropy and bringing people into our
cause
Demonstrated project management
skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with
peers in joint efforts
Ability to work remotely with virtual
teams across the U.S. and in Mexico City
Desired Skills
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Fluent in English and Spanish
Familiarity with intermediary
philanthropy and the role of philanthropy support
organizations
Social finance background and/or
demonstrated understanding of the impact investment sector
Experience in nonprofit
management
Deep experience with Salesforce or a
similar CRM database, and Google Suite
Compensation Commensurate with experience, with possibility for growth based on performance results.
Benefits
Hispanics in Philanthropy offers a range of benefits for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, commuter check benefits, discounts on services, as well as sick, vacation, and paid holiday time.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Daily use of computer and phone for regular communications with staff and team members. This position may be a remote position or based out of the Oakland office. Some travel will be required. Employees are required to comply with health and safety measures consistent with CDC guidelines, and federal, state, and local regulations.
How to Apply:
Submit an application (https://forms.gle/CFgzYznZVzQN8cez8) to be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with preference to applications received by November 5th, 2021. Required materials include a cover letter and a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Three references, at least two from a former supervisor, will be requested of candidates.
Hispanics in Philanthropy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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