Position Summary:

The Director of Development (DoD) will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to expand and diversify funding streams, ensuring the financial sustainability of Mano a Mano’s mission. This role will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and special events. The ideal candidate will bring a deep commitment to immigrant communities, strong relationship-building skills, and a strategic mindset to drive resource development and community engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, communications, business, human services, or related field required. Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Seven+ years in fundraising experience with a proven track record of major gifts, grant writing, and corporate partnerships.
• Experience managing significant fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship programs, government grants and special events. Strong understanding of donor management systems (CRM) and data-driven fundraising strategies.
• Expertise in major gift solicitation, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and donor stewardship.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills, with an ability to craft compelling donor communications.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and senior leadership to align fundraising goals with organizational strategy.
• Knowledge of relevant fundraising regulations and best practices in the nonprofit sector.
• Passion for social justice, immigrant rights, and community empowerment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

About Mano a Mano Family Resource Center

Mano a Mano Family Resource Center is a vibrant, immigrant-led nonprofit organization based in Lake County, Illinois, committed to empowering immigrant families. For 25 years, we have provided culturally and linguistically responsive programs that promote health access, early childhood education, workforce development, civic engagement, and immigration legal services. With a dedicated staff that is 100% Latinx and deeply connected to the communities we serve, our organization reflects the values of equity, dignity, and lived experience. Mano a Mano has experienced significant growth in recent years—expanding our operating budget from $1.5 million to almost $4 million and serving over 10,000 individuals annually. We are looking for passionate, values-driven professionals to join our team as we build sustainable systems that amplify impact and elevate immigrant voices. At Mano a Mano, you’ll find a collaborative environment, a bold vision for equity, and a team that leads with heart.

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