Development Manager

Date Posted: March 11, 2020
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Entre Hermanos seeks a qualified Development Manager for its Seattle-based nonprofit that serves the Latino LGBTQ community.

About the Position

Entre Hermanos is seeking a self-directed Development Manager to join our dedicated team who strive to bring social justice and equity to the Latino LGBTQ community. The Development Manager works in partnership with fellow staff and board members to formulate and implement a dynamic fundraising and communications plan that supports our programs and services. The right individual will recognize this as an exceptional opportunity to apply their skills and experience in nonprofit fund development in an expanding leadership position that requires discretion, sound judgement, proven people skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

About Entre Hermanos

Entre Hermanos was formed in 1991 by a group of Latino Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning individuals in response to the HIV crisis, and the lack of healthcare and social support needs within the Latino LGBTQ community. Today, Entre Hermanos is a bilingual leader in HIV prevention including testing, community education and PrEP navigation, healthcare and social support for people living with HIV, advocacy for access to programs and services, voting rights and inclusion in the U.S. census, and legal assistance for LGBTQ Latinos seeking asylum in the U.S. due to violence and repression in their home country. To learn more, visit www.entrehermanos.org.

Scope of Work

The Development Manager plans, leads, and administers all aspects of Entre Hermanos’ strategic fund development plan. They are responsible for guiding and collaborating with fundraising efforts. The scope of fundraising includes individual donor development and stewardship, corporate and foundation giving, and event planning and execution.

Donor and Volunteer Relations (50%)

Collaborate with the Executive Director and Fundraising Committee to develop a comprehensive Fund Development Plan, including setting annual and long-range goals for fundraising, and performance evaluation vis-à-vis the plan
Engage and train Entre Hermanos’ Board of Directors to support individual fund development and related activities
Collaborate with and support the Fundraising Committee
Maintain donor and foundation prospecting and cultivation processes
Coordinate cultivation of existing donors through targeted outreach, communications, and event strategies
Identify and coordinate cultivation of new donors and foundation prospects while seeking input from staff, past and current Board members, existing donors, colleagues, and other sources
Develop and coordinate direct mail and direct ask solicitations

Events (30%)

Full responsibility to organize and lead two annual fundraising events, the Cinco de Mayo Spring Brunch, and the Dia de Los Muertos Fall Gala; this includes securing venues and catering, working with Board and staff to identify and secure event sponsorships, secure auction items, create event programs, and managing guest registration with outstanding customer service
Responsible for coordinating Pride Month events including Pride Parade
Coordinate planning and implementation of other donor stewardship events
Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain composure in high stress/pressure situations are essential

Administration and Communications (20%)

Execute day-to-day administrative fundraising tasks to maintain top performance
Prepare fundraising communications including emails to Board and committee members, meeting minutes, draft solicitation letters, regular donor updates, and acknowledgment letters
Create reports from the CRM database to assist and inform fundraising efforts
Create timely gift receipt and gratitude letters to donors
Adept at managing multiple tasks that have competing deadlines
Other duties as needed
Coordinate with grant writer to submit proposals in a timely manner

Experience and Qualifications:

3 – 5 years demonstrated nonprofit fundraising experience
A passion for serving the Latino LGBTQ community and a commitment to Entre Hermanos’ mission, vision, and values
Articulate on sexual orientation and gender identity rights, as well as social justice and equity
Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive donor communications
Excellent interpersonal communication skills; excellent oral communication and ability to participate in public speaking events in addition to board and team members, and key stakeholders
Spanish fluency a plus
Outstanding organizational skills; ability to develop project work plans, handle multiple concurrent assignments, and meet competing deadlines
Strong administrative and computer skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel, database management (Little Green Light a plus), document design, navigating the web, and electronic marketing systems
Ability to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule (some evening meetings required, and very occasionally, weekend days)
Enthusiastic, positive demeanor and desire for professional growth in the fund development arena

Bilingual Spanish-English fluency a plus.

Salary up to $60,000/year DOE. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, company-sponsored retirement plan, generous PTO, monthly gas card.

To apply, submit ALL of the following items electronically to mark@entrehermanos.org:

Resume
Cover Letter
3 Professional References
Salary requirements

To be considered, all materials must be in either MS Word or PDF format.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Entre Hermanos does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal justice system, or any other basis prohibited by law. We strongly encourage individuals to apply from traditionally underrepresented communities, especially the LGBTQ and Latino communities.

Candidates for employment at Entre Hermanos should be aware that this is a unique work environment in which topics of sexuality and sexual orientation are integral to our everyday prevention and work. Individuals who are uncomfortable with such topics, discussions and the occasional related graphic representations may choose not to work at Entre Hermanos.

Terms of Employment

Washington State is an “at-will” state. This means that employers have the right to terminate an employee without notice, warnings, or reasons. It also means that the employee has the right to leave their job without giving warning, notice, or reasons.

All new Entre Hermanos employees are subject to a six-month probationary period. This period is used to determine if the employee demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the tasks required of the position. At the close of the probationary period, the new employee will receive a performance evaluation. If performance is determined to be satisfactory, the employee’s status will change from probationary to permanent. Probation does not alter or supersede the “at-will” conditions of the previous paragraph.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Privacy Policy In the course of employment with Entre Hermanos, employees will encounter confidential and proprietary information about Entre Hermanos, including information about its clients, donors, volunteers, service providers, Board members, services, plans, finances, and sources of funding. This information is proprietary to Entre Hermanos and its confidentiality must be upheld by all employees. Such non-public information belongs solely to Entre Hermanos and not to the employee or any other entity. By law, a duty is imposed on employees to maintain the confidentiality of this information, and to use it only for Entre Hermanos purposes. This obligation is maintained during employment and continues after separating employment with Entre Hermanos.

Employees may not copy, distribute, or use written or electronic materials owned by Entre Hermanos. Furthermore, materials prepared in connection with employment by Entre Hermanos, unless authorized by the Executive Director for the benefit of the organization. When an employee leaves employment with Entre Hermanos, all copies of Entre Hermanos’ documents must immediately be returned as well as electronically recorded organization information and other tangible things belonging to Entre Hermanos.