Director of Development and Communications La Casa Hogar - 4.0 Yakima, WA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $93,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish English Delegation Full Job Description Job Summary The Director of Development & Communications leads La Casa Hogar's fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, and communications efforts. This position develops and implements strategies that strengthen relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community partners while advancing La Casa's mission and values. The Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, Board, and staff to diversify revenue, steward donors, manage communications, oversee grant development, maintain donor systems, and elevate La Casa's public presence. The ideal candidate is relationship-centered, strategic, organized, collaborative, and committed to equity and community-centered fundraising. Essential Responsibilities Fund Development & Strategy Lead and implement La Casa's annual fundraising plan and contribute to long-term development strategy. Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors. Diversify revenue streams through annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, planned giving, grants, and emerging fundraising opportunities. Partner with the Executive Director to establish fundraising goals, evaluate progress, and recommend improvements. Engage board members, staff, students, and volunteers in fundraising efforts and donor engagement. Serve as a community ambassador, building authentic relationships that expand support for La Casa. Donor Stewardship Develop and implement donor stewardship and acknowledgment strategies. Build meaningful relationships with current, prospective, and lapsed donors. Coordinate donor recognition, appreciation activities, tours, and engagement opportunities. Train and support board members in donor stewardship and fundraising best practices. Marketing & Communications Manage La Casa's brand, website, social media, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and marketing materials. Develop compelling content that highlights organizational impact and fundraising priorities. Coordinate media relations and public messaging. Produce the Annual Impact Report in partnership with leadership. Support communications that strengthen connections with donors, students, families, and community partners, including bilingual communications when appropriate. Grants Lead grant prospecting, writing, submission, tracking, reporting, and stewardship. Collaborate with program staff to identify funding priorities and gather required data, stories, and outcomes. Maintain grant calendars and ensure timely submissions and reporting. Keep leadership informed of grant opportunities and awards. Donor Database & Operations Maintain accurate donor records and reporting in Little Green Light (LGL). Monitor donor trends and fundraising metrics to inform strategy. Coordinate donor information between finance and development systems. Assist with fundraising budgets, policy updates, and delegation of administrative support as needed. Leadership & Organizational Collaboration Serve as an active member of the Leadership Team. Participate in strategic planning, organizational decision-making, and board meetings. Communicate fundraising progress, priorities, and organizational updates across teams. Foster collaboration, shared leadership, equity, and transparency throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

Experience Experience working with immigrant communities. Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation, grant writing, and development strategy. Understanding of fundraising within Latinx communities and communities of color. Knowledge of equity, racial justice, and community-centered fundraising practices. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of professional, volunteer, or lived experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish (required). Strong relationship-building, communication, writing, and organizational skills. Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and project management abilities. Comfortable making direct fundraising asks and cultivating community partnerships. Proficient in Microsoft Office and donor database systems. Passion for community-based nonprofit work and continuous learning. Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities independently. Working Conditions Occasional evening, weekend, and local travel required. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Work is performed primarily in a shared office environment with frequent interruptions.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Yakima, WA 98901