Why Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedOffers education and social services to underprivileged individuals and families, focusing on academic success.
- Housing: our program helps to find/provide safe parking for individuals and families living in their vehicle. We also manage three hotels, and a tiny homes community called casitas De esperanza for longer term needs. Additionally we provide emergency housing. To…$10M spent in FY2024
- Financial assistance: our financial assistance program provides the needs and services for families in need. This includes, but is not limited to, clothing, food, health, transportation, furnishings, insurances, rental assistance, utilities and other services.$2.9M spent in FY2024
- Education, immigration and organizing; help in education is offered with an after school homework Center for grades k-8. We have a four-week academic summer program, during the month of july for grades k-8. We offer scholarships to graduation high school…$970K spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenPosition Title Chief Development Officer Reports To CEO Direct Reports Communications Specialist (1) Status Full-Time, Exempt Location 100% On-site, Amigos Office in East San José, CA (1897 Alum Rock Dr, SJ) About Amigos de Guadalupe Inspired by the power of our vibrant, determined community, our vision at Amigos de Guadalupe (“Amigos”) is to bring about transformational change in East San José. At Amigos, we ensure that the basic needs of our community are met, deliver high-quality programs, and mobilize and organize for justice.
We do this by providing housing and rental assistance, mental health services, immigration legal services, education programs, and community organizing programs that advocate for systems change.
Position Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a member of the leadership team and the Amigos' senior-most fundraising and external relations leader. The CDO is responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of all revenue development activities at Amigos de Guadalupe, including individual and major giving, institutional grants, corporate and foundation partnerships, capital campaigns, planned giving, and donor communications. This role leads and builds a high-performing development team, serves as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, and engages directly with the Board of Directors to cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
The CDO will be instrumental in diversifying and growing the organization's funding base and deepening Amigos' philanthropic presence in the Silicon Valley region and beyond. This is a hands-on, self-sufficient role. With one direct report (Communications Specialist), the CDO will personally carry out the full range of development functions — from grant writing and donor outreach to CRM management and funder reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and brings both the strategic vision and the day-to-day execution skills to build a robust development operation.
Primary Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership & Strategy Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, budgeting, program sustainability planning, and values-centered growth. Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to build and sustain a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. Engage regularly with the Board's Development Committee; provide leadership support for board member fundraising training, prospect identification, and cultivation activities. Provide the CEO with briefings, talking points, and full preparation for donor meetings, funder site visits, major events, and external presentations.
Represent Amigos de Guadalupe at community, civic, and philanthropic events to elevate the organization's visibility and relationships in the region. Track equity-focused, community, and philanthropic trends to position Amigos competitively for emerging funding opportunities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative working…
About Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment
From its Form 990- Budget $17.6M · Human Services
- Staff 97 · founded 2000
- Pays its leaders $101K–$193K (6 reported)
- Open jobs 5 · Jobs at Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment · Full 990 report