Director of Development & Marketing Job at BESTstaff, Inc in Albuquerque

Director of Development & Marketing

Job Summary
A leading non-profit, whose mission is to inspire connection and investment to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of all Hispanic people through experiences, art, culture, and humanities, seeks a dynamic and visionary fundraising and development leader, a skilled communicator, strategic thought partner, and people leader to serve as the Director of Development & Marketing for the organization. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will have a demonstrated commitment and connection to the Foundation’s mission, experience at the senior levels of organizational, departmental, and/or unit leadership, a track record of success in leading development and communications efforts, and coaching teams to deliver on ambitious goals. The ideal candidate for this role is a creative and entrepreneurial leader who is both a big thinker in their approach to strategy and solutions development but also has a proven ability to effectively execute on initiatives from start to finish. This individual will be driven by a passion to advance the Foundation’s mission to preserve, promote and advance Hispanic culture, arts, and literary arts programming and be a crucial member of a high performing team at a key moment of opportunity, growth, and change in our organizational history.

Responsibilities:

Development

• Develop and execute aspirational fundraising and marketing plans, in partnership with the CEO and Board of Trustees, that achieve quantifiable outcomes in areas that include annual giving, planned giving, major gifts campaigns, special events, as well as donor stewardship, appreciation, and attraction.
• Prepare budgets and effectively manage financial, staff and personal resources to achieve these goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the writing, submission, and successful achievement of general operating and capacity building grants. Writes and submits the associated grant reports in partnership with the grant writer.
• Investigates, researches, and pursues program partnerships and strategic alliances that enhance and extend the Foundation’s brand and increase avenues of support.
• Manage major gifts and planned giving programs, including identification of prospects, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential and actual donors. Work in partnership with volunteer board members and key stakeholders in team-focused solicitations.
• Collaborate across departments to brand and promote cultural programs, series, events, and notable achievements across multiple platforms. Create unified messaging that connects all fundraising campaigns and activities including direct mail, social media and telemarketing.
• Strategically identify, pursue and select sponsorship opportunities and community outreach events that elevate the Foundation’s profile and brand awareness.
• Work with the Board of Directors Development Committee to review, monitor and assess fund raising programs, and identify meaningful ways for Board members to participate in revenue-generating activities.
• Develop and implement donor-focused operating plans to secure and manage external events, including the Foundation’s annual gala, health fair, 5K Fun Run, and other events as they arise across the campus and virtual spaces. Regularly review successful metrics and work with leadership to meet annual revenue and performance goals.

Marketing

• Direct the creation, production, and distribution of all marketing materials (print and digital) that leads to measurable action by key audiences. Responsible for creation, maintenance and organizational commitment to a brand style guide.
• In partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team, responsible for development and implementation of an annual communications plan (including media relations), and an annual evaluation of results achieved.
• Direct deployment of digital and print content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action.
• Responsible to lead development and execution of strategies and campaigns that attract new supporters, keep current supporters and support the achievement of new school, organizational and other partnerships.
• Work with senior leadership to develop marketing and branding strategies for new programs that attract new organizational partnerships.
• Use data and knowledge of fundraising/not-for-profit communications trends to support the achievement of annual objectives and the effective allocation of resources.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 5 years or more of full-time work experience, with at least 3 years spent in a development role.
• Significant experience in planning and leading successful initiatives and projects from concept through planning and execution.
• Demonstrated superior writing skills with ability to write effectively for varied audiences; experience producing written and visually appealing collateral material (organizational reports, briefs, fact sheets, blog posts, grant proposals, PPT presentations).
• In addition to development and fundraising expertise, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: marketing, communications, external affairs, media, people, culture building, professional writing (e.g. research/reports, organizational communications, academic writing, or journalism).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a reputation for structured critical thinking.
• Strong ability to build relationships and effectively work internally and across teams with and without formal reporting authority in a hybrid office environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence positive change among a variety of audiences – including through written communication, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements

·         50-60% of time spent using a computer

·         Lifting and carrying typical office & event supplies, materials, etc. (15-20 lbs.)

Other Requirements:
Must be able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Simple IRA Plan
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous PTO
• Limited work from home options
• Professional Development

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift – 40 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends required.

Work Location:

• Albuquerque, NM 87102: Relocate before starting work (Required)