Development Specialist

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is seeking a Development Specialist to support the Managing Director, Advancement & Partnerships with pitches to donors, streamlining processes, proposing solutions, and leading projects. You are organized, attentive to details, and bring a collaborative spirit, robust project management skills, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Fundraising/ Development:

• Work closely with the Managing Director in creating compelling PowerPoint presentations for donor meetings.
• Facilitate smooth communication between donors, legal representatives, and finance teams, ensuring all documentation is timely and accurate.
• Plan meet and greet events with potential donors to introduce the foundation and its programs.
• Work closely with Managing Director to identify fundraising goals, metrics and outcomes.

New Business, Friends of LGCF, and Advisory Council:

• Take lead in researching potential new donors, Advisory Council and Friends of LGCF members.
• Take lead in researching philanthropic new business opportunities and collaborations and prepare donor profiles for the organization.
• Organize, prepare, and occasionally lead advisory council meetings, ensuring all participants are equipped with necessary materials.
• Support communications to Advisory Council Members.
• Manage CRM for Development Team (Salesforce) including entry and upkeep to ensure data integrity.
• Track contributions from Advisory Council Members, ensuring compliance with Give or Get minimums and with overall Advisory Council financial goals.
• Track targets for new business in partnership with the Head of Development.

Annual Individual Giving Campaign Strategy:

• Assist in the ideation, design, and dissemination of campaign materials, utilizing various platforms for maximum reach.
• Meticulously compile and analyze feedback and data from campaigns, presenting actionable insights and recommendations to the team.
• Work closely with social media team to support any individual giving messaging for digital campaigns.

Event and Donor Engagement Coordination:

• Spearhead the planning and execution of donor appreciation and engagement communications, ensuring each interaction is unique, meaningful, and memorable.
• Draft, design, and dispatch timely donor acknowledgments and updates.
• Research and prepare briefs of potential donors, sponsors, foundation and grant opportunities that can support the organization.
• Research new ideas for development fundraising opportunities.

Data Management & Integrity Salesforce:

• Diligently assist with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and promptness.
• Regularly conduct integrity checks within the CRM, rectifying inconsistencies and ensuring data quality.

Donor Research & Presentations:

• Proactively research potential donors, analyzing their giving history, affiliations, and philanthropic interests.
• Develop detailed presentations that provide insights into potential donor strategies, preferences, and engagement opportunities.

Financial:

• Track budgets for Philanthropy and Development teams, ensuring cost savings.
• Manage Pcard and expenses for Philanthropy and Development teams in partnership with Operations team.
• Follow up with donors on pending donations and liaison with operations for invoices.

Administrative:

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring all materials are prepped in advance.
• Efficiently take and distribute minutes, managing follow-ups as needed.
• Actively maintain and update the donor database, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy, Business or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in a role within philanthropy, development, sales or a related field.
• A proven track record in project management, prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong aptitude for creating compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CRM platforms with experience in data entry and quality checks.
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel Domestically and internationally as needed.