Resource Development Director

Position Summary:
The Resource Development Director will serve as the lead relationship-builder between Su Casa and the regional corporate community, with an intentional focus on engaging the region’s largest employers—many of whom have workforces comprising 30% to 70% Latino employees. This role is central to forging long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that advance Su Casa’s mission while supporting  employer workforce goals.

The Resource Development Director will also follow and maintain a comprehensive resource development strategy, integrating corporate engagement with grants, individual giving, and events to ensure the long-term sustainability of Su Casa’s programs and long-term relationships with new and existing donors.

Organization Summary:
Su Casa envisions a thriving and valued Latino community that benefits all of us. Founded in 1999 as a response to the increase of Latin American immigrants arriving in Columbus, Su Casa today serves over 1500 households yearly in Bartholomew and Jackson Counties. The mission to improve self-sufficiency, health, economic independence, education, and safety for Latino families remains central to the work.

Essential Functions:
80% Resource Development
● Achieve annual fundraising goals
● Work with the Resource Development Board Committee to implement Su Casa’s comprehensive resource development strategy to sustain and increase revenue through various giving streams and strategies
● Foster regional corporate relationships and partnerships to support aligned goals for the Latino workforce
● Effectively communicate and convey Su Casa’s mission, vision, priorities, and communities served to local leaders, and the community at-large
● Plan and execute fundraising and outreach events with existing partnerships, including the annual Fiesta Latina and Diversity Gala
● Collaborate with the Executive Director to deliver key marketing messages, impact reports and storytelling, calls to action, fundraising needs, and sponsorship opportunities
● Develop and maintain data and reports for volunteers, partners, donors, and the Board of Directors (event fundraising reports, fundraising tracker, grant tracker, etc.)
● Maintain and update donor records through the Bloomerang and Zeffy databases
● Support with grant research and applications as needed

20% Networking and Collaboration
● Advocate for the Latino community and Su Casa mission through workplace meetings, presentations, community events and fairs, etc.
● Sustain and develop corporate and organizational partnerships to further Su Casa’s mission and impact 
● Promote Su Casa’s work to construct and preserve donors, mission champions, and community advocates
● Advance engagement opportunities for donors, partners, and other stakeholders

Qualifications:
● Experience in corporate relations, fundraising, community engagement, and/or economic development; managing a collaborative environment with multiple partner organizations a plus
● Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including public speaking, presentation, and negotiation; Spanish proficiency preferred, Chu’j and/or Portuguese a plus
● Proven commitment to Su Casa's mission
● Empathy and ability to work across diverse cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds
● Excellent servant-leadership qualities, including active listening, decision-making, conflict resolution, patience, open-mindedness, and flexibility
● Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, and measure, track, and analyze project impact and results
● High level of computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly
● Familiarity with Jackson, Jennings, Shelby, and/or Johnson County employers and communities is a plus

Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree
● Able to work in the United States and pass background check
● Possess valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel across a 4-county
region

Other Information:
Su Casa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements and is subject to change as management sees fit to meet organizational needs.

Thanks to a multi-year grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., Su Casa will offer a very competitive salary and benefits package for the experienced candidate. 

Submit letters of interest and resume to:

Ashley Caceres, ashley@sucasaindiana.org
Interviews will start immediately and continue until the position is filled