Development Director

Sarasota, United States | Posted on 03/03/2026 Salary Starting at $85,000/year commensurate with experience City Sarasota State/Province Florida Country United States Job Description Join a dynamicteam at Healthy Start Sarasota where every day you can make positive impacts on the health of newmothers, fathers, babies and their families. Our team provides support for services to help give every babya healthy start in life. As a full-time, regular employee, thisposition will be eligible for a generous benefitspackage that includes medical paid for by the employer andavailable upon hire, employer paidretirement plan, generous paid leave time, holidays, and more! The DevelopmentDirector is a new position with the opportunity to build a communicationsprogram from the ground up and become a key person with our Development,Community Outreach and Fundraising. Join an innovative team that is trulymaking a difference. Job Title: Development Director Status: Full-time, exempt Salary: Starting at $85,000/year commensurate with experience Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the annual development/fundraising plan in conjunction with the Fundraising Committee Chair to raise vital funds in a cost effective and time efficient manner. Identify and cultivate prospective donors. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors. Create and execute communication strategies for all individual donors. Write grant proposals and reports to foundations and other funding venues. Secure financial and in-kind support from individuals, foundations and corporations for all fundraising and community outreach events. Plan, organize, and manage all special events aimed at fundraising and friend-raising. Recruit, train and manage special events volunteers. Manage and maintain special events budgets. Prepare all post-event correspondence. Manage the donor database, data entry, gift processing, and gift acknowledgement. Generate and maintain all pertinent files, records, and mailing lists. Encourage and support board member fundraising efforts. Attend fundraising committee meetings and assist committee chair and members. Attend local fundraising events, business meetings and networking opportunities to establish and develop contacts. Oversee and manage the new office manager in their administrative, business and financial duties. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (required). Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field preferred. Previous experience in non-profit organizations preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data is entered accurately. Ability to multi-task when necessary. Great oral and written communication skills. Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of state and federal laws that apply to the duties of this position. Must be able to analyze information and make recommendations to management as needed. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the scope of the position. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain strict organization and client confidentiality. Physical Demands Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching for extended periods of time. Periodic need to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 20 pounds. Work is generally performed in a fast-paced, high volume, office environment. Must be able to tolerate frequent interruptions from clients, staff members, and others. Travel Requirements Occasional travel to various community events may be required and may include some nights and weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr