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Associate Director of Development 

  • Hybrid. *May be required to travel to other sites, as needed
  • Hybrid
  • $69,000 - $74,000

Description:

  • Mujeres Latinas en Acción is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Associate Director of Development to lead the management and implementation of our diverse funding portfolio, including government, foundation, private, and individual giving. This role provides critical oversight of the full grant cycle and ensures institutional sustainability through best practices in donor stewardship and relationship management. Working closely with the President and CEO, the Associate Director of Development will shape the organization’s development strategy to strengthen our mission of empowering Latinas and advocating for social justice.
  • Reports to: President & CEO
  • FSLA Status: Exempt

Key Responsibilities:

  • Grant and Portfolio Management: Manage and implement the full lifecycle for government, foundation, private, and individual funds to ensure financial sustainability.
  • Grant Oversight: Provide rigorous oversight of the grant cycle, including tracking deadlines, preparing high-quality proposals, and ensuring timely reporting.
  • Strategic Planning: Partner with the President and CEO to design and implement all development and fundraising activities.
  • Financial Compliance: Partner with the Controller on financial planning and grant compliance.
  • Partnership & Stewardship: Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, and partners through consistent communication and alignment with stewardship best practices.
  • Donor Cultivation: Engage the volunteer councils in ongoing donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.
  • Internal Collaboration & Evaluation: Work alongside program staff to translate programmatic priorities into compelling grant proposals and impact reports.
  • Database Management: Conduct relevant database management and archival maintenance to measure the impact of development strategies.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive development experience, with a experience in securing multi-year government and private funding.
  • Communication: Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Leadership: Strong strategic planning abilities and experience managing complex projects or teams.
  • Mission Alignment: A deep commitment to the mission of Mujeres Latinas en Acción and racial and gender equity.
  • Language Skills: Proficiency in both Spanish and English is strongly preferred.
  • Cultural Competency: Experience with Latino/a/e, immigrant, or social justice organizations is highly desirable.

Education & Certifications:

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

  • Work Schedule: This position follows a hybrid work schedule, which includes a weekly in-office presence.
  • Environment: Duties are performed in a standard office environment.
  • Physical Demands: Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.
  • Travel: Ability to travel to other Mujeres office locations as required.
  • Availability: Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events or programming.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits

  • Medical: Multiple PPO and HMO health plans. (employee contribution required).
  • Dental & Vision: Optional plans.
  • Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement: Optional 403(b) plan.
  • Supplemental Coverage: Optional insurance plans available.
  • Vacation: Based on years of service.
  • Sick Leave: Accrual of 5.83 hours per month for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • Personal Days: 5 paid personal days per year (accrued monthly).
  • Winter Wellness Days: 3 additional paid days between December and March.
  • Summer Hours: Early dismissal (1:00 p.m.) on alternating Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays including Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples Day, and Winter holidays.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to join our team? Apply now by submitting your application, including your resume and a cover letter to hr@mujereslat.org.

Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by a second interview if applicable. We look forward to receiving your application.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at mujeres@mujereslat.org. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of Mujeres pay equity commitment, it’s our policy that upon offering employment, we do not negotiate salary or benefits.

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