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Development Director

Wesst Enterprise New Mexico $65,000-$80,000
Fundraising/Development Full Time

Job Details

Join WESST and help shape the future of entrepreneurship in New Mexico!


Are you passionate about innovation, economic opportunity, and empowering others to succeed? At WESST, you'll be part of a dedicated team working to support entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your skills and ideas can make a real impact. If you're energized by helping others grow and want to drive meaningful change in New Mexico communities, we invite you to apply today!

Position:

Development Director

About the Organization:

WESST (www.wesst.org) is a home for entrepreneurs, founded in 1989 by women for women. As a non-profit, we help clients successfully strengthen and grow their businesses through sustainable sales, financial knowledge, job creation, and business incubation services to members of the WESST Enterprise Center in Albuquerque. The organization also provides training, consulting and loans to entrepreneurs across New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and Santa Fe.

Job Summary:

WESST is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Development Director to lead and implement key fundraising initiatives that support our mission to empower New Mexico’s entrepreneurs. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role focuses on managing grant writing and reporting, growing the annual fund, executing donor stewardship strategies, and supporting fundraising events and communications. The Development Director works closely with the Marketing Director and broader development team to drive revenue, foster strong donor relationships, and ensure effective administration of donor data and reporting systems. The ideal candidate brings proven nonprofit fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, self-directed approach.


Education Requirements

• We appreciate that experience is gained in a variety of ways. The candidate is expected to bring 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience through any combination of education, professional, or lived experience.


WESST is looking for a candidate that:

• Proven experience in grant writing, grant management, and securing major gifts or multi-year pledges

• High ethical standards in fundraising and financial management

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, donor databases (Kindful preferred), and CRM systems

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail

• Experience with Constant Contact and WordPress a plus

• Valid driver’s license required

• Self-starter with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary and Key Benefits:

Full-time at $65,000-$70,000 annually


As a team member at WESST, you’ll enjoy:

• Retirement options with match

• Health insurance benefits, including vision and dental insurance

• Paid time off policies

• Flexible work options

Location:

609 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102


Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities:


WESST is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws. They prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex assigned at birth, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), spousal affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, National Guard membership, veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), HIV status, serious medical condition, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.


WESST is interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. WESST will consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, you’re encouraged to think broadly about your abilities and skill set for the role. In addition, if there is anything that the organization can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, please reach out directly.


Contact/Application information:

Please send your resume to wesstreceptionist@wesst.org.


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