DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

STATUS: Full-time, salaried, exempt position. 40 hours/week. Reports to the Executive Director.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary duties and responsibilities

The Development Director (DD) is responsible for implementing the organization’s fund development strategies to secure enhanced and sustained funding for programs, projects, and operations. The role involves setting annual financial goals and budgets aligned with short- and long-term objectives. The Development Director establishes fundraising objectives for the organization, outlining one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals. Additionally, the DD maintains a comprehensive list of potential financial donors, including corporations, foundations, and individuals. The DD will:

In coordination with the Executive Director and the fundraising committee of the governing board of directors, develop annual and multi-year fund development plans to support NAHJ’s mission, goals, programs, and member services.
In coordination with staff, be responsible for researching and writing grant proposals to media and non-media foundations, corporations, and funders, subject to the provisions of the NAHJ bylaws and guidelines approved by NAHJ’s governing board of directors.
Research and cultivate potential major individual donors to support long-term programs such as scholarships and new NAHJ initiatives.
Prepare materials and requests for individual donors.
Plan and implement revenue-generating fund campaigns such as direct-mail solicitations and special fundraising events.
Work closely with the Executive Director and the annual conference co-chairs to develop proposals and secure sponsorships for NAHJ’s annual convention, special events, and special programs, such as The Ruben Salazar Scholarship, the Ñ Awards Annual Gala, and the association’s Adelante Leadership Academy.
Work closely with board members, staff, and the general NAHJ membership to identify pathways and cultivate appropriate relationships with individual prospects and donors.
Provide staff support to the NAHJ Fundraising Committee.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate donor and prospect information and regularly updating the donor database.
Be responsible for the timely recognition of donors and acknowledgment of gifts.
Provide fundraising training to the NAHJ Board and volunteers, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, communications, or related fields
Minimum of five years of work experience in fundraising with demonstrated results, particularly with major individual donors.
Demonstrated ability to raise funds and write grant proposals.
Excellent persuasive communication skills – verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated interest or experience in working with the Hispanic community.
Previous experience with association membership, nonprofit organizations, and NGOs
Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRMs
Experience with grant writing and proposal development
Knowledge or interest in journalism a plus
Bilingual skills a plus

CONTACT US

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please reach out to to NAHJ recruiting.
Ready to apply? We ask applicants to send all relevant materials (resume, cover letter, etc.) here:
Email: recruiting@nahj.org

THE ORGANIZATION

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (“NAHJ”) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that brings together a regional and national network of Hispanic journalists, media professionals, journalism educators and students to provide networking, professional training and career advancement opportunities for its members. NAHJ and its members advocate for fair representation in newsrooms and in the coverage of Latino communities.

Founded in 1984, NAHJ originated as an idea two years earlier among an informal network of journalists who banded together for the advancement of their colleagues in an industry that was not always welcoming to Latinos.

NAHJ partners closely with other sister journalism associations to promote an inclusive and equitable news media community for all who practice the craft. While focusing on the recruitment, retention, development and promotion of Latino journalists across the United States and Puerto Rico, NAHJ has also evolved into an essential channel for telling overlooked stories through the freelance platform, palabra., and documenting the U.S. Hispanic and Latino experience in all its nuance, complexity and diversity.

The organization is committed not just to increasing the number of Latinos in newsrooms, but also the promotion of Latinos into positions of power in management and critical decision-making roles that shape and influence the stories we tell about our multiracial, multi-ethnic and multilingual country and society.

NAHJ has programs, fellowships and scholarships for students and early-career journalists populating the next generation of storytellers. The organization also works to provide exclusive job opportunities for mid- and late-career journalists and training to equip them with the skills to navigate the changing media technologies, trends and entrepreneurial news models. In recent years, NAHJ has worked to supply members with the tools and avenues to safeguard their emotional and mental health in a stressful industry.

NAHJ Goals

To support Hispanic journalists.
To support the study of and practice of journalism and communications by Hispanics.
To promote accurate and fair treatment of Hispanics by the news media.
To further employment opportunities and career development for Hispanics in the news media.
To foster greater understanding of the unique cultural identity, interests and concerns of Hispanic journalists.

To read more please visit the NAHJ website here: https://nahj.org
To learn more about palabra., please visit: https://www.palabranahj.org