Director of Advancement & Donor Growth

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

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.