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Director of Resource Development

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About NALCAB

The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) is a one-of-a-kind national
intermediary with a network of 200+ member CDFls and nonprofit organizations that serve Latino
communities across the US, DC, and Puerto Rico. As a grant maker and US Treasury-certified CDFI
lender, NALCAB supports its members through funding, training, policy advocacy, and resources
that amplify their impact.
Our mission: Build transformational wealth in Latino communities to create a more prosperous future
for the entire nation.

Summary

The Director of Resource Development is a key member of NALCAB’s External Affairs team,
responsible for leading the organization’s institutional fundraising operations. This includes
managing grant writing, proposal development, and funder communications, as well as coordinating
cross-departmental efforts to develop high-quality, data-informed submissions.
Reporting to the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Director co-stewards relationships with
institutional funders and supports the tracking and reporting of fundraising performance. This
position is supported by the Resource Development & Impact Coordinator and collaborates closely
with the Impact Assessment Manager to integrate data into compelling funder materials. The
Director works in partnership with NALCAB’s senior leadership team to ensure fundraising aligns
with organizational goals and priorities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Grant Writing & Proposal Management
  • Lead the full lifecycle of institutional grant submissions, including proposal writing, concept
    notes, letters of inquiry, renewals, and attachments.
  • Develop compelling, mission-aligned narratives that reflect NALCAB’s work and impact
    across all programmatic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Program, Finance, Communications, and Impact Assessment teams to
    create strategies, gather input, and ensure accuracy and consistency across applications.
  • Maintain a robust grants calendar and manage proposal timelines, internal review
    processes, and deadlines.

Funder Stewardship

  • In partnership with the Chief External Affairs Officer and NALCAB’s executive leadership
    team, co-steward relationships with foundation, corporate, and government funders.
  • Prepare funder talking points and briefing materials that clearly demonstrate NALCAB’s
    impact and outcomes.
  • Support preparation for funder meetings, site visits, and events through coordination and
    written materials.
  • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and support the development of
    customized stewardship strategies.

Internal Coordination & Development Operations

  • Oversee proposal systems, templates, boilerplate language, and standard attachments.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of proposals, awards, reports, and stewardship
    activities using internal grant tracking systems.
  • Track fundraising performance across institutional sources and assist in preparation of
    board and leadership updates.
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Supervise or mentor Resource Development team members.
  • Participate in cross-functional planning efforts, providing development input to annual
    planning, budgeting, and external communications projects.
  • Contribute to the External Affairs department’s goals and collaborate closely with
    colleagues in Communications, Membership, and Impact Assessment to align messaging
    and funding needs.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

  • Supervise or mentor Resource Development team members.
  • Participate in cross-functional planning efforts, providing development input to annual
    planning, budgeting, and external communications projects.
  • Contribute to the External Affairs department’s goals and collaborate closely with
    colleagues in Communications, Membership, and Impact Assessment to align messaging
    and funding needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, relevant graduate degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in grant writing, management, and institutional fundraising,
    with a proven track record in securing foundation, corporate, and/or government support.
  • Demonstrated track record of working independently and leading teams
  • Outstanding experience in donor stewardship, prospect research, and the identification of
    new funding opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear, compelling proposals and funder reports for diverse
    audiences.
  • Experience managing fundraising CRMs (e.g., Network for Good, Blackbaud) and familiarity
    with grant compliance, budget tracking, and reporting requirements.
  • Excellent project and time management skills with an eye for detail and ability to juggle
    multiple deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% for member and funder meetings, events, and conferences.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Core business hours are 8:30AM to 5:00PM CT
or 9:00AM to 5:30PM ET whether working remotely or in the office.

Position Type

Full-Time

Compensation

$90,000 – $115,000
*NALCAB pays a 26% salary differential for DC based staff.

Location of Employment

Hybrid: San Antonio, Texas or Washington, DC.

EEO Category

Professional

Exempt Status

Exempt

Benefits

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive
benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and
future growth opportunities within the organization. We work to maintain the best possible
environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the organization.

To Apply

To respond to this opportunity, please email resume and letter of interest to Director of Resource
Development – lnsperity
Please add Director of Resource Development to the subject line.
Candidates are also encouraged to include writing samples and/or a portfolio link for review.
NALCAB is an equal opportunity employer.

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