Responsibilities

About the Role

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, sponsorships, events, membership programs, and special campaigns.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• 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 within the workplace and across community engagement efforts.
• Lifelong Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and fostering an environment of growth and development for both the team and the organization.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to ethical business practices in alignment with the American Museum Association ‘s (AMA) ethical standards as well as ethical fundraising standards.
• Fluency in Both Languages: Advanced proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding both English and Spanish.
• Deadlines: Monitor, manage, and enforce strict deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Microsoft 365: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Team Player: Provide backup assistance to team members to maintain continuity of services and operations.
• Events: Attend key La Nube, partner, donor, and potential donor events to support and advance the organization’s mission.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to organizational goals.
  
  

Physical Demands/Occupational Hazards

This position is highly active. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Observe and react to the needs of guests, team members, volunteers, and community partners.
• Frequent movement throughout the STEAM Center.
• Manipulate, lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending/stooping, kneeling, reaching.
• Communicate safety hazards.
• Occasional work in outdoor elements (may consist of harsh heat or cold).
• Occasional walking on uneven surfaces.
• Occasional exposure to leaning edges and glass barriers.
• Observe and enforce State and Federal OSHA safety standards.

This job description should not be construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. This job description may be updated as needed.

La Nube is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

How To Apply

If you would like to join the La Nube team, please submit your application through the link below:

Your application should be addressed to HR and include the following:

• An updated resume or CV with contact details: email address and phone number
• A cover letter and pay requirements
• 3 or more professional references

Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

La Nube is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.