Development Manager

Sacbar; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inquilinos Unidos (IU), a Los Angeles-based tenant's rights organization, seeks a Development Manager to lead the fundraising strategy to sustain growth and impact.

You will oversee institutional giving, donor cultivation, sponsorships, events, and stewardship, collaborating with the ED and board to translate impact into support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field.
• 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven success in securing grants and donor cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development strategy and annual development plan.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Donor management software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About Us

Inquilinos Unidos (IU) is a Los Angeles-based tenant’s rights organization with over 45 years of experience advancing safe, decent, and affordable housing for underserved tenants. We primarily serve low-income, immigrant, and Spanish-speaking communities through direct tenant services, community education, organizing, leadership development, and policy advocacy.

Our work is rooted in the belief that tenants should not only understand their rights, but also have the knowledge, confidence, and collective power to exercise them. We partner with tenants, public agencies, legal service providers, and community organizations to strengthen housing stability while advancing long-term housing justice throughout Los Angeles.

As a growing organization, our staff have the opportunity to develop deep expertise, collaborate across multiple program areas, and contribute meaningfully to improving the lives of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The Development Manager serves as Inquilinos Unidos’ lead fundraising professional and is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s fundraising strategy to support long-term financial sustainability and organizational growth. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this position leads institutional giving, individual donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and donor stewardship while helping build a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will help translate Inquilinos Unidos’ impact into compelling fundraising opportunities that deepen investment in tenant leadership, housing stability, and community-driven change. The ideal candidate is a strategic and relationship-driven fundraiser who enjoys building systems, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and communicating the organization’s mission in ways that inspire lasting support and investment.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy

• Lead the development and implementation of Inquilinos’ comprehensive fundraising strategy and annual development plan to support the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.
• Develop strategies to diversify and grow contributed revenue through institutional funding, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, special events, major gifts, and emerging philanthropic opportunities.
• Establish annual fundraising goals, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and recommend strategies to strengthen the organization’s fundraising capacity.
  Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to foster a culture of philanthropy and shared responsibility for fundraising.

Grant Management & Donor Stewardship

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals, reports, and supporting documentation to secure and maintain institutional funding.
  Develop and maintain a grants calendar to ensure timely submission of proposals, reports, and funder requirements.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and other funding partners.
• Collaborate with program staff to collect data, stories, and program outcomes that strengthen grant proposals and donor communications.

Events, Sponsorship & Communications

• Lead planning and execution of Inquilinos Unidos’ annual Garden Party and other fundraising events, including sponsorship development, donor cultivation, volunteer coordination, and post-event stewardship.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and cultivate partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and philanthropic partners.
  Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop fundraising appeals, newsletters, annual reports, donor communications, and other development materials.
• Support the Board of Directors by preparing fundraising materials, identifying engagement opportunities, and strengthening Board participation in donor cultivation and stewardship

Development Operations

• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising activity using donor management software and CRM systems.
• Track fundraising metrics, grant activity, donor engagement, sponsorships, and revenue projections.
• Provide fundraising reports and analyses for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen development systems, donor stewardship practices, and fundraising operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Inquilinos Unidos’ mission.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience).
• Experience: Three or five years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising or development experience.
• Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success securing grants, cultivating individual donors, developing corporate sponsorships, planning fundraising campaigns, and achieving fundraising goals.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners, Board members, and community stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Experience using donor management software, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Working Conditions

This position requires occasional evening and weekend work to support fundraising events, donor meetings, Board meetings, and community functions. Regular travel throughout Los Angeles County is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inquilinos Unidos (IU) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the communities we serve.