Development Director

COPAL
- E. Lake Street, 3702

E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA

COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization established in 2018 to improve the quality of life of Latine families. Grounded in the Principles of Jemez, COPAL is committed to continue building meaningful relationships that transcend both identity and geographical boundaries. COPAL envisions a Minnesota where everyone lives with dignity and respect.

Our greatest asset is the dedication and commitment of our board, staff, members, and interns, as well as our valued volunteers, partners, coalition members, and leaders of the Latine community. With a clear mission and vision of a better future for all, we can mobilize people to bring about transformation and lead social, political, and economic change.

$80,000 - $90,000 annual salary range. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus eight paid holidays per year and two floating holidays; competitive health plan with Blue Cross, Blue Shield of MN, dental, and vision insurance offerings:
Health Savings Account (HSA). There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employees. The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short- and long-term disability insurance. COPAL sponsors a retirement plan with 6% employer contribution after 90 days of service and immediate vesting.

COPAL is seeking a Development Director to drive their overall fundraising strategy, including overseeing grants, proposals, and donor engagement to secure resources that support annual and long-term goals.

• Leading COPAL’s fund development strategy in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Associate Executive Director, helping shape the organization’s long‑term impact.
• Setting thoughtful, ambitious revenue goals across foundation, corporate, government, and individual giving streams.
• Monitoring fundraising performance, analyzing trends, and recommending strategy adjustments that strengthen revenue growth.
• Identifying promising new funding opportunities and evaluating their long‑term alignment with COPAL’s mission and program priorities.
• Collaborating with leadership to design engaging annual appeals, membership activities, donor campaigns, and fundraising events.
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of grants, from prospective research and proposal development to reporting and funder compliance.
• Reviewing and enhancing institutional materials—including narratives, budgets, and attachments—to ensure clarity and quality.
• Supporting staff in clearly communicating program outcomes, community impact, and organizational priorities for proposals and reports.
• Maintaining strong accountability to deadlines and documentation requirements through streamlined internal processes.
• Strengthening systems that track submissions, reporting schedules, and funder communication histories.
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with funders, donors, community partners, and institutional supporters.
• Providing strategic guidance on donor segmentation, pipeline development, and retention approaches.
• Partnering with the Communications team to create compelling donor‑facing materials such as impact stories, case statements, newsletters, and stewardship content.
• Representing COPAL at events, meetings, and philanthropic gatherings.
• Supporting capital campaign leadership by preparing materials, coordinating key tasks, and assisting with donor engagement efforts.
• Developing and refining policies related to ethical fundraising, donor stewardship, and data privacy.
• Ensuring the accuracy of donor and funder records and supporting quarterly reconciliation with the accounting team.
• Training staff and board members in effective donor engagement and philanthropic messaging.

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have an equivalent combination of education and/or lived experience.
• You are bilingual in Spanish and English with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in both languages.
• You have experience leading or supervising staff or consultants in a development…