The Chicana Latina Foundation is seeking a Development Manager. The Development Manager will be responsible for building partnerships with funders, overseeing fundraising operations and systems, and seeking out fundraising opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability of the organization. The ideal candidate is a passionate, entrepreneurial, culturally competent team player who is also a solutions-oriented problem solver.

About the Chicana Latina Foundation:

The Chicana Latina Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the professional and leadership development of Latinas, who are the fastest-growing population in California and are projected to make up the largest share of the workforce by 2030. Despite rising college graduation rates, many Latinas still face poverty and low median earnings, making it crucial to support their preparation for future success. The Foundation invests in helping Latinas carve their own paths while also paving the way for others by easing financial burdens through scholarships, cultivating leadership skills via workshops and the Leadership Institute, celebrating cultural identity to foster pride and passion, and encouraging civic engagement to inspire young women to use their talents for positive social change in their communities.

Responsibilities

Explore opportunities to grow and expand Chicana Latina Foundation’s revenue model, including earned revenue opportunities, corporate/foundation partnerships, sponsorships, etc.
Drive an annual fundraising development plan to reach fundraising goals.
Work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to schedule and attend (as needed) virtual meetings, conference calls, and in-person tours; support follow-up and sponsorship fulfillment.
Lead fundraising and committee efforts of our Annual Awards Celebration and other fundraising events.
Work with Alumnae to create fundraising opportunities
Submit grant applications and identify opportunities for new funding sources.
Implement and lead robust grants management and coordination processes.
Create monthly development reports and analyze fundraising trends
Maintain financial records, associated grant allocations, and grant letters.
Build out effective fundraising infrastructure and systems that support CLF

Qualifications

Proven organizational leadership experience, including the capacity to guide strategic fundraising planning and the ability to link long-term vision with day-to-day development decisions and needs
Strong nonprofit fundraising planning
Responds to inquiries and questions with sensitivity, promptness, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to create messaging and written materials for a variety of different communication mediums and audiences
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multi-task, possess good judgment, and work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze administrative, financial, and technical problems and recommend effective solutions.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant fundraising development experience
Extensive experience with Excel, Microsoft/Google Suite, and Google Apps