Part-Time Temporary
Development & Engagement Strategist
Equality New Mexico (EQNM), a statewide LGBTQ advocacy and public education organization, is excited to welcome a part-time, temporary Development & Engagement Strategist to our team. We’re looking for someone motivated, curious, and committed to supporting our work for LGBTQ New Mexicans. This role will play an important part in helping us meet fundraising goals that sustain and grow our vibrant organization.
JOB OVERVIEW
We’re seeking someone who has experience with grant writing, event planning, donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation, but we also value transferable skills and a willingness to learn. If you’re eager to grow your fundraising skills and want to contribute to building community power, we’d love to hear from you.
This is an hourly, part-time, and temporary position (average 20 hours per week $18.50 and up/HR, depending on experience and expertise). There is potential for this position to grow into a full-time role as the budget allows. Unless otherwise discussed, the role is set for 26 weeks at 15–20 hours per week. This position reports directly to EQNM’s Chief Liberation Officer.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors in developing a fundraising plan, including cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of current and potential donors, volunteers, and other supporters of EQNM.
Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising events, including house parties and other gatherings accessible to various demographics, in collaboration with EQNM’s Internal Liberation Strategist.
Communicate with donors by phone and email in a thoughtful, people-centered way.
Partner with EQNM’s administrative assistant to schedule and organize fundraising committee meetings, donor meetings, and events.
Work with communications staff to create compelling fundraising communications for EQNM supporters.
Schedule donor and community meetings with the Board of Directors and/or Executive Director.
Use research tools to identify potential EQNM donors and supporters.
Convene and facilitate a fundraising committee to expand EQNM’s donor base, volunteer network, and visibility in the community.
Support staff with grant applications and reports (e.g., track and calendar deadlines, proofread documents, and complete other tasks as assigned).
Collaborate with staff and committees on planning and executing major fundraising events.
Compile fundraising progress reports and assist with budget reporting as needed.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Report regularly to your supervisor on successes, barriers, and progress toward organizing goals.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable connecting with people one-on-one or in groups.
Access to reliable internet service.
Ability to work in-person at our Albuquerque office (if local) or work remotely and actively participate in Zoom meetings (if not local).
Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines while maintaining focus.
Familiarity with Google Suite programs.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to learn new systems quickly (both technical and organizational).
OUR COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE
EQNM is committed to uplifting the voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of color within the LGBTQ community. We prioritize outreach to communities most impacted by harmful policy, ensuring they are at the center of our work to shift policy and public narratives.
While EQNM has an evolving list of issues that we see as impacting LGBTQ people, this list is not comprehensive. We engage our communities around issues that impact LGBTQ New Mexicans, including:
Reproductive and Gender Affirming Care access
Worker protections, including equitable pay and time off
Racial justice and equity, including addressing systemic biases in the criminal justice system
EQNM is proud to be an advocacy organization that speaks not on behalf of, but in unison with, LGBTQ people across New Mexico. We seek opportunities to align with people and systems of power to create a state where all of us thrive — and we don’t shy away from engaging authentically with institutions when their decisions harm our communities.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
EQNM is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and we encourage People of Color, Women, Trans folks, and people of various experience levels to apply! We know that the systems of higher education and previous job experience often further marginalize strategically undervalued/resources communities like People of Color, Women, Trans and Queer folks, etc. If you think you have an interest in this work, please apply and allow us to interview you to identify transferable skills that you may have.
