Director of Advancement

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico seeks a Director of Advancement to lead development, marketing/communications, volunteer engagement, and events, supervising three managers. You will set fundraising strategy, strengthen donor and corporate relationships, and expand statewide reach, with a focus on driving engagement.

The role requires 5+ years in nonprofit leadership, 3+ years managing teams, and strong CRM/data skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in nonprofit leadership or management roles.
• 3+ years managing teams with supervision of multiple managers.
• Strong fundraising track record and donor relationship development.
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates across programs and operations to align messaging, volunteers, partnerships, donor records, and acknowledgments with organizational needs.
• Leads three managers, supports hiring and performance management, and models respect, compassion, and family-centered care.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Donor relations

Event planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic fundraising

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Director of Advancement leads development, marketing/communications, volunteer engagement, and events, supervising three managers. They own the Drive Engagement priority, set fundraising strategy, strengthen donor/corporate relationships, oversee brand storytelling, grow volunteer capacity, advance McDonald’s partnerships, and expand statewide reach. Ideal candidates bring cross‑functional leadership experience and value volunteers and partners as capital.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Collaborates across programs and operations to align messaging, volunteers, partnerships, donor records, and acknowledgments with organizational needs. Leads three managers, supports hiring and performance management, and models respect, compassion, and family‑centered care. Requires 5+ years’ nonprofit experience, 3+ years managing teams, cross‑functional leadership, fundraising success, strong communication, and CRM/data skills.

Other Information/Requirements:

Primary work is office‑based, with regular attendance at donor, community, and partner events statewide. Must sit or stand for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. As a 24/7 organization, flexibility beyond standard weekday hours is required, including evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement.
Benefits: 403(b) matching, health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off. Work location: In person.