Vice President of Development & Stakeholder Relations

Vice President of Development & Stakeholder Relations

Reporting to:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Type: Full time, Salaried Exempt

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

Schedule:

40 hours per week / weeknights and weekend availability / on-call availability

Anticipated

Start Date:

Immediately

La Nube is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative Vice President of Development and Stakeholder Relationships to provide vision, leadership, and direction during this pivotal phase of the organization’s launch. As a key leader at La Nube, this individual will play a critical role in shaping the museum’s future and securing the resources essential to its success.

The Vice President of Development will be responsible for strategizing, planning, and leading all aspects of La Nube’s development programs. Working closely with a Grant Director, Membership Manager, and Database Coordinator, this position will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at raising over $1.8 million in liquid funds (cash) annually. This goal will be achieved through a combination of individual and corporate giving, grants, sponsor ships, events, membership programs, and special campaigns.

• Proven Leadership in Development/Sales: Minimum of seven years of experience leading successful development/sales programs with a demonstrated ability to set and achieve organizational development and campaign goals.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to hire, manage, mentor, inspire, and retain a high‑performing development team, cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Major Gifts Success: Demonstrated experience in successfully soliciting and securing five‑, six‑ and seven‑figure major gifts, as well as securing multi‑year commitments.
• Relationship Building and Donor Stewardship: Ability to build authentic connections with donors by understanding their motivations, interests, and values, and aligning them with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Strategic and Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated ability to employ strategic thinking, systems‑driven leadership, and high emotional intelligence to set and achieve development and campaign goals.
• Data Management: Proficiency in donor management software (Donor Perfect) to track donor interactions, analyze giving trends, and generate reports to inform stewardship strategies.
• Facilitated Guidance: Facilitate and overview the research, identification and your team’s follow through for potential funding sources, including, but not limited to: foundations, corporations, and government agencies in alignment with La Nube’s mission, priorities and programming initiatives.
• Event Engagement: Experience in planning and executing donor recognition events, ensuring meaningful and memorable experiences that strengthen donor/partner loyalty. community and donor relationships.
• Oversee all major fundraising events and activities.
• Cross‑Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively with development, marketing, and program teams to identify donor engagement opportunities and communicate impact stories.
• Detail‑Oriented and Organized: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple donor relationships and projects simultaneously.
• Passion for Mission: Genuine enthusiasm for the organization’s mission and the ability to inspire others by communicating the impact of donor contributions.

• Financial Acumen: Strong experience in fundraising financials, including budget analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Collaborative Management: A communicative and collaborative approach to organizational leadership and strategy development.
• Persuasive Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, paired with active listening and the ability to convey complex information persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Board and Team Engagement: Experience working effectively with board members, staff, and supporters to align efforts with organizational goals.
• Inclusivity and Equity: Deep appreciation for and commitment to inclusive, accessible, and equitable practices…