Organizational Background:

Fifty years ago, civil rights leader Cesar Chavez ignited a movement that would transform communities
by championing the rights of farmworkers. Today, the Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF) carries on 
Cesar’s legacy by growing and adapting into a successful group of high-performing social enterprises 
that support Latinos and working families and inspiring and transforming cross-generational 
communities from rural to urban areas. It serves over one million individuals through housing and 
economic development, education, broadcast communications and the National Chavez Center (NCC). 
With more than 300 employees across five states, CCF addresses crucial needs of our community, 
while remaining sustainable, strategic and fiscally responsible.
The NCC, a subsidiary of the CCF, is a California non-profit corporation whose purpose is to preserve
and promote the legacy of Cesar Chavez, particularly aimed at inspiring youth into civic engagement. 
NCC accomplishes this purpose through the coordination of legacy events, administration of its 
Speaker’s Bureau, managing archival documents and artifacts and licensing Cesar Chavez’ intellectual 
property for multiple media applications; among other approaches, strategies, venues and platforms.

Summary:

The Director of Fund Development reports to the Executive Director of the NCC. In conjunction with 
the NCC Board and fund development staff, the Executive Director of the NCC establishes annual fund 
development goals and multi-year capital campaign goals. The Director of Fund Development carries
the primary responsibility of ensuring fundraising goals for the NCC are met. To that end, the Director 
of Fund Development is responsible for securing sponsorships for NCC events, identifying and 
submitting grants and developing and implementing donation strategies, among other fund 
development related functions. 
If you are a self-starter, like challenges, enjoy strategic planning and execution and have an intangible 
affinity to preserve and promote a key part of Latino history for younger generations, this position is a 
good match. 

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Professional Characteristics:

• Assists in the development of NCC’s annual fundraising goals and multi-year capital campaign 
goals.
• Implements NCC’s fund development program through diversified fund development methods, 
including, but not limited to, sponsorships, grants, and special events (including the Cesar 
Chavez Legacy Awards Gala). 
• Serves as the primary donor relationship manager for NCC partners, funders and vendors. 
• Effectively employs meaningful cultivation strategies to motivate and influence donors to 
support NCC, including solicitation and stewardship of donors using all forms of communication 
such as written solicitations, phone calls, tours, and one-on-one meetings, while working 
independently or in partnership with NCC and CCF leadership. 
• Develops and tests strategies to improve donor retention and upgrade giving.
• Researches, writes and follows-up with private and public grants.
• Maintains the donor database, administers grant reporting and ensures all sponsorship benefits 
are fulfilled. 
• Works with Financial Management to process all incoming gifts, including in-kind contributions.
• Works with the Strategic Communications Department to create necessary collateral materials 
for sponsorships, fundraising and events.
• Gives status updates and works strategically with the NCC Executive Director on goal 
achievement.
• Available for staff private events, festivals and other programs as necessary.
• Willing to work some evenings, weekends and holidays as the position requires.
• Aptitude for asking for money, including making oral funding requests and promoting the work 
of NCC.
• Strong knowledge of the principles, ethics, and practices of successful fundraising concepts and 
appropriate and successful solicitation techniques including planned giving.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting and securing corporate sponsorships, securing private 
donations and staging fundraising events. 
• Self-directed and comfortable taking initiative with minimum management oversight.
• Adheres to a performance-based culture to maximize fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm when dealing with constraints that are often 
outside of your control.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees and consultants in the Fund Development Department. Carries out 
supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees and consultants; planning, 
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and 
consultants; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 
satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability 
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 
the essential functions. Valid driver’s license required. Ability to do one-day and multi-day travel 
within the Southwest approximately 25% of the time. If offered the position, the candidate must be 
fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to commencing employment.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in required. Ten years of work experience in fund development is required. Master's 
degree in a related field or four additional years of work experience in fund development is strongly 
preferred. Demonstrated success in soliciting and securing gifts of $5,000+ from donors.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that reflect the foundation's values and mission. 

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental for all full-time employees, spouses, and 
  dependent children, with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the foundation, effective on the 
  1st day of the month following the 90 day introductory period. Employees and their family are 
  provided with PPO medical plan coverage by Blue Cross, HMO vision coverage by Vision 
  Service Plan (VSP), and HMO dental coverage by United Healthcare.

•  Foundation-paid life insurance equal to one time employee's annual salary.
• Foundation-paid retirement contribution of 7% of an employee’s salary. Employees can 
  also contribute to a 403(b) retirement account.
• 10 paid holidays annually and 1 personal day