Director of Development

We're Hiring! Director of Development

Friends of Chimbote | Join Our Mission

Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring generosity, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?

Friends of Chimbote is seeking a Director of Development to help lead and grow our fundraising, donor engagement, and development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-centered professional who wants to connect people with a mission that is transforming lives and strengthening communities in Chimbote, Peru. The position will include some travel and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

For more than 40 years, Friends of Chimbote has partnered with communities in Peru through our relationship with Asociación Civil Apoyo Familiar (ACAF). Together, we work alongside vulnerable individuals and families to create opportunities for flourishing through safe housing, education, healthcare, mental health services, economic opportunity, and holistic community development.

Guided by our strategic framework, Listen. Learn. Believe. Serve., we believe every person is created in the image and likeness of God and deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, hope, and possibility.

About the Opportunity

The Director of Development will work closely with our Executive Directors, Board of Directors, volunteers, and partners in Peru to strengthen relationships, inspire generosity, and build the resources needed to sustain and expand our mission.

This is first and foremost a relationship-driven position. The successful candidate will spend much of their time connecting with donors, developing meaningful partnerships, cultivating major gifts, and sharing the stories of the people and communities whose lives are being transformed.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Relationship Building & Major Gifts (50%): Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, prospective supporters, churches, businesses, foundations, and community partners.

Strategy & Planning (20%): Develop and implement fundraising strategies, annual giving initiatives, and support for our Fe Para El Futuro: Building Hope, Strengthening Community campaign.

Communications & Storytelling (15%): Share the impact of our work through compelling stories, newsletters, donor communications, presentations, and other outreach.

Board & Volunteer Engagement (10%): Partner with our Board and volunteers to strengthen fundraising and donor engagement.

Development Operations (5%): Oversee donor records, reporting, gift acknowledgment, and fundraising systems.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about faith-based service and international partnership.

An exceptional listener and relationship builder.

A strategic thinker who is proactive, organized, and results-oriented.

An engaging communicator and storyteller.

Comfortable working with donors, volunteers, and organizational leadership.

Experienced in fundraising, advancement, sales, relationship management, or nonprofit leadership.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience and 3–5 years of relevant experience are preferred. Experience with major gifts and capital campaigns is a plus. Spanish language skills are welcome but not required.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Performance-based incentive opportunities.

Health benefits, paid vacation, and holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible work arrangements.

Opportunities to travel to Peru and experience our mission firsthand.

Why Friends of Chimbote?

At Friends of Chimbote, fundraising is about much more than raising dollars. It is about building relationships, creating opportunities, and investing in the dignity and potential of every person.

Every gift and every partnership helps make possible a safe home, an education, access to healthcare, a stronger family, and a more hopeful future.

We Nurture. We Build. We Educate. We Heal. We Innovate. We Flourish.

If you are looking for meaningful work and want to use your talents to help communities flourish, we would love to hear from you!

Interested? Contact us at mikes@friendsofchimbote.org to learn more or request the complete position description.

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