Part-Time Temporary
Donor Engagement Strategist
Equality New Mexico (EQNM), a statewide LGBTQ advocacy and public education organization, is excited to welcome a part-time, temporary Donor Engagement Strategist to our team. We’re looking for someone motivated, relational, and committed to building meaningful connections with supporters who sustain our work for LGBTQ New Mexicans. This role will focus on deepening donor relationships, strengthening stewardship practices, and expanding individual giving.
JOB OVERVIEW
We’re seeking someone who has experience with donor relations, cultivation strategy, stewardship systems, and individual giving programs. While grant writing and event support may be part of this role, the primary focus will be relationship-based fundraising and donor engagement.
If you’re someone who believes fundraising is about people, trust, and long-term community building, 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
Develop and implement a donor stewardship plan that strengthens relationships with current supporters and re-engages lapsed donors.
Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors in developing a fundraising plan, with a strong emphasis on individual donor cultivation, stewardship touchpoints, and relationship mapping.
Create and maintain systems for personalized donor communication, including thank-you processes, impact updates, milestone recognition, and follow-up engagement.
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.
Track donor interactions, giving history, and next steps to ensure consistent, strategic follow-up.
Work with communications staff to create compelling fundraising communications for EQNM supporters, ensuring messaging reflects donor impact and reinforces relationship-building.
Schedule donor and community meetings with the Board of Directors and/or Executive Director.
Use research tools to identify potential EQNM donors and supporters.
Support the growth of a recurring donor program and mid-level donor strategy.
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 to schedule and organize fundraising committee meetings, donor meetings, and events.
Provide regular donor engagement reports, including retention insights, donor movement tracking, and relationship status updates.
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.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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.
Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems preferred.
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.
