Managing Director - Development and Engagement

Position:
Managing Director - Development and Engagement

• Organization
  
  Location:
  
  Common Hope, St. Paul, MN
• Reports To:
  
  Executive Director
• Position Type:
  Full-Time (40-hours per week), Benefit eligible
• Work Location:
  
  Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
• Compensation: US $115,000 to US $125,000 annually. Salary will be based on the candidate’s relevant experience and demonstrated track record.
• Work Authorization:
  Candidates must have current authorization to work in their country of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For nearly 40 years, Common Hope has partnered with families in Guatemala to create lasting opportunities through education, health care, housing, and family development. Together with our Guatemalan partner organization, we help thousands of children and families build brighter futures-not through short-term aid, but through long-term relationships that empower communities to thrive.

As we enter an exciting new chapter, we are creating a new leadership position to guide our fundraising and engagement efforts.

We're looking for an experienced executive who combines strategic leadership with a passion for philanthropy-someone who can build high-performing teams, inspire donors and partners, strengthen organizational culture, and help grow the resources that make our mission possible.

If you're energized by leading people, driving growth, and making a meaningful difference in the world, we'd love to meet you.

We are looking for an accomplished, mission-driven executive who brings more than leadership experience. We seek someone with the vision to inspire people, the strategic mindset to drive organizational excellence, and the commitment to advance opportunities for children, families, and communities in Guatemala.

You will thrive in this role if you are a collaborative and people-centered leader who excels at developing high-performing teams, translating strategy into measurable results, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Common Hope by strengthening organizational capacity, advancing sustainable fundraising growth, and ensuring long-term mission impact.

The ideal candidate is an influential relationship builder who is comfortable coaching leaders, aligning cross-functional teams, engaging with donors, Board members, and strategic partners, and making thoughtful decisions that balance strategic priorities with operational excellence. Success in this role requires humility, sound judgment, and a genuine passion for leading people in a multicultural, mission-driven organization.

The Managing Director is a key member of Common Hope's Directors Team, providing executive leadership for the organization's U.S.

-based fundraising and engagement functions.

Working in close partnership with the Executive Director, you will transform organizational strategy into action-leading the people, systems, and initiatives that drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening collaboration across the organization.

You will oversee the leaders responsible for:

• Individual Giving
• Major Gifts
• Institutional Giving & Grants
• Recurring Giving
• Outreach & Community Engagement
• Marketing & Communications
• Visitor Experience
• Sponsorship Programs
• Donor Operations

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of Common Hope's fundraising and engagement efforts while helping build a collaborative, high-performing organizational culture.

• Partner with the Executive Director to bring Common Hope's strategic vision to life, translating organizational priorities into meaningful results.
• Lead strategic planning and organizational execution across the Development functions, ensuring alignment, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
• Guide organizational performance through data-informed decision-making, identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Development Committee, helping shape fundraising priorities and organizational success.

• Provide strategic leadership for Common Hope's fundraising and engagement functions, inspiring collaboration and a shared commitment to our mission.
• Develop and empower leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Strengthen collaboration across Individual Giving, Major Gifts, Grants, Recurring Giving, Sponsorship, Outreach, Marketing & Communications, Visitor Experience, and Donor Operations to create a seamless donor experience.
• Monitor fundraising performance, celebrate progress, and guide strategic decisions that support sustainable revenue growth.
• Partner with the Executive Director to strengthen donor engagement, expand philanthropic support, and cultivate lasting relationships with donors, foundations, and strategic partners.