Director, Fundraising and Resource Development

Groundworks New Mexico; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico in Las Cruces seeks a Director, Fundraising and Resource Development to lead the agency's fundraising, grants, and donor relations. You will supervise the Deputy Director, develop campaigns, and cultivate community partnerships to support immigrants and the poor.

The role emphasizes program leadership, large-scale events, grant administration, and annual fundraising budget planning in a bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• College degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of success in fundraising, organizing special events, and staff and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s fundraising initiatives including grant writing, reporting, events, and donor solicitations.
• Supervise the Deputy Director who manages outreach programs and direct financial assistance.
• Establish community organizing initiatives for the agency’s ministry to the poor, immigrants, and migrant farm workers.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Staff management

Event planning

Education

College degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Director, Fundraising and Resource Development

The director will: 1.) lead the agency’s fundraising initiatives which include grant writing and reporting, fundraising events, and the solicitations of individuals, foundations, and businesses, 2.) supervise the work of the Deputy Director who manages the agency’s outreach programs including direct financial assistance; 3.) establish community organizing initiatives which include the agency’s ministry to the poor, immigrants, and migrant farm laborers.

Additional Areas of Responsibility

Lead and manage the agency’s fundraising program through the successful solicitation of individuals, foundations, government entities, and businesses. Ensure the success of large-scale fundraising events through individual and corporate sponsorships. Assist in the administration of public and private foundation grants and work with the executive director to develop and evaluate annual fundraising campaigns, goals, and budgets.

Other Information / Requirements

College degree required, master’s degree preferred. Fluency, written and verbal English and Spanish is preferred, as is a demonstrated track‑record of success in fundraising, organizing special events, and staff and project management.

Salary Range

$55,000 to $60,000