Development Manager Calpulli Mexican Dance

Development Manager with Calpulli Mexican Dance Co. 30 hrs/ wk

Company: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (aka Calpulli Danza Mexicana)
Location: Flushing, NY
Compensation: $47K to $51K annually at $30 to $33 per hour

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company seeks support for its fundraising efforts with a part time Development Manager role. Read the job description here and below.

Job Title:

Development Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage and execute the strategy for contributed revenue for Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Inc.

Reports to:

Executive Director

The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (hereafter

Calpulli or organization) is a premiere arts organization based in New York City that tours domestically and internationally with a message of honoring and celebrating Mexican people and our stories. Calpulli was founded in 2003 with the mission of celebrating the Mexican community through dance including live music. To this end, the organization produces performances via its international touring company, designs arts-in-education experiences for all ages, and leads community outreach activities in the northeastern USA.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager is responsible for managing and executing the organization’s fundraising activities, with a focus on grant management, individual giving, and sponsor ships. This role includes overseeing the full grant cycle—from identifying opportunities to proposal development to reporting—while also stewarding relationships with individual donors and sponsors. The Development Manager will also coordinate with external vendors as needed for grant writing or fundraising support.

The role requires strong organizational and project management skills to ensure deadlines are met, fundraising commitments are fulfilled, and progress is tracked proactively. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure Calpulli’s fundraising strategies are successfully implemented and aligned with organizational goals.

The work of the Development Manager will tie closely to the organization’s strategic plan. The location of the role is remote and hybrid.

• Manage the entire grant cycle for institutional and government funders, including identifying opportunities, writing and submitting proposals, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Work with staff members, vendors and consultants as needed for grant writing or reporting.
• Track progress toward funding goals and share updates with leadership.
• Manage and facilitate communication with foundation and government entities to facilitate relationships and build long term partnerships.
• Proactively identify grant opportunities to pursue for discussion with the Executive Director

• Manage relationships with individual donors and sponsors, ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and resources for the organization’s Board of Directors
• Coordinate donor cultivation activities and recognition programs including timely donation acknowledgement letters.
• Support fundraising events and campaigns that engage and retain individual supporters.
• Assist in identifying and cultivating potential new sponsors and donors.

• Maintain and manage a comprehensive fundraising calendar with all deadlines and deliverables.
• Proactively plan for proposal submissions, donor outreach, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board committees to support fundraising activities.
• Monitor progress against annual fundraising goals and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Proactively support the Development Committee of the Board of Directors working closely with the Committee Chair and Executive Director to issue meeting materials and set logistics.

• Ensure timely data entry and maintenance of fundraising information in CRM tools or databases.
• Support the preparation of fundraising-related content for newsletters, social media, and reports.
• Assist with donor acknowledgments, campaign updates, and event materials.
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