The Development Director leads La Peña’s fundraising strategy and development program, with primary responsibility for institutional giving and oversight of individual giving. Working closely with the Executive Director, Programming Director, Individual Giving Manager, and other staff, the Development Director will develop and implement strategies to sustain and grow La Peña’s contributed revenue, strengthen relationships with institutional funders and donors, and build a healthy and diversified fundraising pipeline.
The Development Director will serve as a strategic thought partner to organizational leadership, connecting fundraising priorities to La Peña’s annual budget, programs, long-term strategy, and evolving case for support. The position requires a strong combination of fundraising strategy, relationship building, grant writing, project management, financial fluency, communications, and organizational leadership.
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by October 18, 2026. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please do not call or drop in regarding the position.