• Develop and implement Enlace Latino NC’s comprehensive fundraising strategy 

• Work with organization leadership to establish revenue goals and establish an annual fundraising plan and calendar

• Coordinate the work and the strategy of the sponsorship coordinator

• Engage with national, regional, North Carolina-based foundations; maintain and expand a portfolio of additional foundation/grant prospects; write and submit grant applications and reports

• Organize our major gifts program and prospects, with responsibility for personally making donor solicitations and creating a strategy to target individuals with capacity and interest in our mission

• Manage our small dollar membership program, including 2-3 campaigns per year, including the annual NewsMatch campaign

• Write and send communication materials and collateral that update our audience, donors and funders on Enlace Latino NC’s work and impact 

• Present clear, cogent reports and analyses to senior management and the Board of Directors on projected revenue vs. actuals 

• Actively participate as a key member of the leadership team, influencing and driving strategies related to fundraising, marketing and special events 

• Oversee fundraising special events; envision and plan gatherings for donors, foundations, and corporate partners

• Co-develop and manage the organization’s impact tracking efforts

• Support and guide staff to ensure that best practices are utilized to achieve financial goals

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) and preference bicultural candidates

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing fundraising strategies that meet organizational revenue goals

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of producing compelling funder and donor-facing copy in a variety of formats (reports, applications, email appeals, stakeholder updates, etc.)

• Superior organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a systematic manner

• Excellent relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment and with diverse internal and external partners 

• Flexibility and the ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines 

• Experience working in immigrant-serving independent media and/or non-profit and grassroots organizations is a plus 

• Familiarity with North Carolina’s philanthropic ecosystem is a plus 

• Open to learning, iterating, and growing with the organization as it evolves 

If you feel you do not meet all of these requirements but feel excited about this position and think you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who feel aligned with our mission and whose backgrounds reflect those of the community we serve, including immigrants and Latinxs. We also strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates, people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

The Director of Development is a full-time position with a salary of $75,000-$85,000. Enlace Latino NC provides a benefits package that includes: A medical insurance stipend; a technology stipend to cover internet and phone use; and paid time off (20 vacation days, in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve off).

We are a diverse team of mostly first-generation immigrants who speak Spanish as a primary language. As an organization, Enlace Latino NC defends democracy and access to information for immigrants and people of color. We are passionate about serving underrepresented communities and setting the precedent for how local media can better meet their needs. 

Remote, with strong preference for candidates in North Carolina (particularly the Triangle Region). This position will require travel both within North Carolina and out-of-state at least four times a year and as needed to meet with local staff and potential funders.

Enlace Latino NC is North Carolina’s first, Spanish-language nonprofit digital news organization. Our mission is to empower the diverse community of Latinx immigrants in North Carolina to become more involved in the social, political, and economic changes that affect them. To date, our efforts have positioned us as a reliable political compass and information bridge for North Carolina’s growing community of Latinx immigrants and the non-profit and grassroots organizations that promote their active engagement in our democracy and civic life. 

Enlace Latino NC covers North Carolina local and federal politics, immigration policy, community affairs and other news in Spanish via our website, newsletters, a WhatsApp distribution list, a podcast, and social media.