Director of Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) seeks a Fund Development Director to design and execute fundraising strategies, lead the development team, and build strong donor and grantor relationships in California’s Central Coast region.

The role partners with the Executive Director and Board to sustain unrestricted and program funds, drive strategic giving, and plan major campaigns while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stability for MICOP’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, or marketing, or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven fundraising and grant-writing experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Ability to lead a development team and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with MICOP's goals.
• Identify and prioritize funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, corporations, and events.
• Contribute to strategic planning with insights on fundraising opportunities and challenges.
• Oversee grant-seeking, including research, proposals, and reporting.
• Identify grant opportunities and manage deadlines for applications.
• Maintain and grow MICOP's annual budget and ensure funds for operations and expansion.
• Oversee major projects, new programs, and collaborative ventures.
• Plan capital campaigns including expansion, remodeling, and equipment.
• Institute an endowment fund and manage Bequest/Legacy programs.
• Oversee the Planned Giving Program and donor stewardship.

Skills

Communication

Donor relations

Grant writing

Budget management

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management

Job description

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) seeks a Fund Development Director to design and execute fundraising strategies, lead the development team, and build strong donor and grantor relationships in California’s Central Coast region.

The role partners with the Executive Director and Board to sustain unrestricted and program funds, drive strategic giving, and plan major campaigns while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stability for MICOP’s mission.