Director of Advancement

Latino-Center-of-the-Midlands-1; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Latino Center of the Midlands seeks a relationship-driven Director of Advancement to lead fundraising and diversify revenue. Reporting to the CEO, the role will build the individual giving program, manage operations, donor engagement, major gifts, and communications and events.

The successful candidate will collaborate with staff, board, donors, and partners to expand support and cultivate a culture of philanthropy, ensuring sustainable growth for the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years in a fundraising role, ideally in a direct, front-line fundraising role.
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, community engagement, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, communications, public affairs, program management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience building authentic relationships across diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands.
• Must reside in the greater Omaha area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and growth of LCM's individual giving program.
• Launch and manage donor cultivation and patron engagement initiatives, including The Green Circle giving program.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising campaigns and appeals, leading team members who contribute expertise in print and digital communications.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and recognition activities.
• Build and manage donor engagement strategies designed to expand LCM's community of supporters.
• Develop donor journeys that move supporters from initial engagement to deeper levels of investment.
• Track donor engagement and giving trends to inform fundraising strategy in the organization’s CRM.

Skills

Relationship-building

Donor engagement

Community engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Little Green Light

StreamlineIQ

Job description

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Director of Advancement

Management Omaha, NE, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Director of Advancement

Department: Administration

Salary range: $90,000-$110,000 ( Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to successfully lead the organization’s advancement efforts)

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Mission

The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands is to cultivate generations of engaged, thriving Latinos through educational foundations, workforce development and leadership opportunities.

Position Summary

The Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM) seeks a relationship-driven and highly organized Director of Advancement to lead the organization's fundraising efforts and help diversify contributed revenue. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the newly created Director of Advancement will be responsible for building and managing LCM's individual giving program, coordinating fundraising operations, strengthening donor engagement, leading major gift cultivation, and overseeing Advancement communications and events.

This position will play a central role in advancing LCM's mission by developing the systems, relationships, and strategies necessary to support long-term philanthropic growth. The Director of Advancement will work closely with staff, board members, consultants, donors, and community partners to expand LCM's base of support and build a sustainable culture of philanthropy.

The successful candidate will be:

Relationship-oriented and community-minded

Entrepreneurial and proactive

Detail-oriented and organized

Comfortable working collaboratively across departments

Curious and eager to learn fundraising best practices

Passionate about strengthening Latino communities and advancing opportunity for all

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Individual Giving & Donor Engagement

Lead the implementation and growth of LCM's individual giving program.

Launch and manage donor cultivation and patron engagement initiatives, including The Green Circle giving program

Develop and execute annual fundraising campaigns and appeals, leading team members who contribute expertise in print and digital communications.

Coordinate donor stewardship and recognition activities.

Build and manage donor engagement strategies designed to expand LCM's community of supporters.

Develop donor journeys that move supporters from initial engagement to deeper levels of investment.

Track donor engagement and giving trends to inform fundraising strategy in the organization’s CRM.

Major Gifts & Philanthropic Partnerships

Partner with the CEO to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.

Develop prospect profiles, cultivation plans, and donor strategies.

Coordinate donor meetings, follow-up, and stewardship activities.

Support campaign, leadership, and board giving initiatives as appropriate.

Maintain an active donor pipeline and prospect tracking system.

Advancement Operations & CRM Management

Serve as the primary administrator of LCM's donor database (Little Green Light).

Support database optimization engagement with StreamlineIQ

Ensure data integrity, gift tracking, reporting accuracy, and donor record management.

Develop and maintain fundraising systems, protocols, and standard operating procedures.

Implement donor segmentation and move management practices.

Produce regular fundraising reports and dashboard metrics for leadership and the board.

Institutional Giving Coordination

Serve as the primary internal liaison to external grant-writing consultants.

Lead cultivation and in-person institutional donor communications, when possible, to support grants revenue.

Working with program staff, gathering programmatic and organizational information needed to support grant applications and reports.

Maintain institutional donor records and funding histories.

Work with leadership and program staff to identify institutional funding opportunities.

Cultivate and expand relationships with corporate and business sponsors while developing and implementing an annual strategy for sponsorship solicitation, engagement, and stewardship.

Advancement Communications

Partner with communications staff to develop donor-focused communications and fundraising materials.

Collaborate on annual appeals, donor newsletters, impact reports, stewardship materials, and fundraising campaigns.

Ensure fundraising messaging aligns with organizational priorities and strategic goals.

Support the Advancement of compelling donor stories, testimonials, and impact narratives.

Events & Community Engagement

Lead Advancement-related event strategy and implementation.

Manage donor cultivation events, stewardship gatherings, and patron engagement opportunities.

Support fundraising efforts related to the annual Destino Gala and other special events.

Take the lead role in implementing an annual "Power Hour" ask event in support of LCM's Green Circle individual giving program.

Ensure events serve as opportunities for donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship, integrating events into the overall fundraising strategy and communications calendar.

Coordinate board and volunteer involvement in fundraising events and activities.

Support the CEO and Board in fundraising activities.

Assist with Advancement committee meetings and initiatives.

Provide board members with fundraising tools, materials, and talking points.

Track donor introductions, referrals, and engagement opportunities generated through board networks.

Take the lead in managing board participation as "Community Messengers" in LCM's Green Circle individual giving program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees the communications team and manages data operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum of 5 years in a fundraising role, ideally in a direct, front-line fundraising role.

Demonstrated success in relationship-building, community engagement, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, communications, public affairs, program management, or a related field.

Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Experience building authentic relationships across diverse communities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Commitment to the mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands.

Must reside in the greater Omaha area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a nonprofit environment.

Experience with fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, Advancement operations, or external relations.

Familiarity with CRM/database systems.

Experience planning events, managing partnerships, or coordinating complex projects.

Experience working with boards, volunteers, or community stakeholders.

First-Year Priorities

During the first 12-18 months, the Director of Advancement will focus on:

Building and implementing LCM's Annual Fund strategy

Strengthening donor stewardship and engagement practices

Expanding the organization's donor pipeline

Launching a patron engagement program

Improving CRM systems and fundraising operations

Increasing board participation in fundraising and donor engagement

Establishing a strong foundation for long-term philanthropic growth

Integrating Destino into expanded individual and corporate sponsorship programs

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, use hands for various tasks, reach with hands and arms, and engage in activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Sitting may also be required. The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and, on occasion, up to 40 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position requires local travel to schools, community sites, and partner locations. The employee may occasionally be required to work evenings or weekends to support programs, workshops, and community events. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. LCM believes in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences and is committed to equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all organizational levels and throughout all programs.

*Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to successfully lead the organization’s advancement efforts.