Chief Development Officer — Fundraising and External Relations

Job overview

The Chief Development Officer — Fundraising and External Relations role is 100% onsite at Amigos de Guadalupe’s office in East San José, CA. Compensation is $140,000–$150,000 per year. Amigos works to meet community needs, deliver programs, and organize for justice in East San José. As the senior fundraising and external-relations leader, the CDO sets and executes revenue-development strategy, builds funding sources, and leads donor and funder engagement. The role partners with the CEO and Board to strengthen organizational sustainability and support programs in housing, education, immigration services, mental health, and community organizing.

What you'll do

• Lead organizational development strategy and fundraising plans
• partner with the CEO and Board to build a culture of philanthropy
• manage major gifts, individual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and grants
• write and oversee proposals and funder reports
• steward donor CRM and data
• direct donor communications and storytelling
• supervise the Communications Specialist
• represent the organization at community and philanthropic events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief development officer

fundraising

east san jose ca

amigos de guadalupe

full-time

$140,000–$150,000/year

major gifts

grant writing

donor relations

nonprofit leadership

community organizing

social justice

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on leadership role with one direct report; requires a bachelor’s degree, five to seven years of progressive fundraising experience, major-donor success, CRM proficiency, and supervisory experience. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.

About the employer

Amigos de Guadalupe is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.