Donor Relations & Resource Mobilization Manager

CIMMYT; Texcoco de Mora; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Vacation premium

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social benefits (IMSS/SAR)

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking a Donor Relations and Engagement Specialist within its Engagement function to design and manage donor engagement, training, and CRM activities across programs.

The role focuses on cultivating relationships with donors and institutional partners, supporting the fundraising pipeline, and reporting on progress against institutional targets. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in multi-project environment with international exposure.
• Experience in donor-facing communications and relationship management.
• CRM and donor database management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage an annual donor engagement plan with senior management and scientists.
• Provide tools, services, and training on donor relationship management to project leaders.
• Set up and manage a donor community and plan communications and engagement activities.
• Establish and manage donor databases and CRM systems across the institution.
• Build relationships with donor counterparts focused on grant outcomes and results.
• Support proposal development, positioning, and donor-facing communications products.
• Track and report fundraising and partnership pipeline performance against targets.

Skills

Donor relations

CRM management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Communication / International Development / Business Administration / Public Relations

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CIMMYT is seeking a Donor Relations and Engagement Specialist within its Engagement function to design and manage donor engagement, training, and CRM activities across programs.

The role focuses on cultivating relationships with donors and institutional partners, supporting the fundraising pipeline, and reporting on progress against institutional targets. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.