Director of Philanthropy

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $110,000

Remote Position – Must reside in Florida or Georgia

Job Summary:

At Pace Center for Girls, we transform girls’ lives through education, counseling, training, and advocacy rooted in a gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework.

The Director of Philanthropy expands philanthropic support and strategic partnerships that sustain and grow Pace’s mission. This role leads relationship development, revenue generation, donor stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration to advance long-term organizational impact.

Who We Are:

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on girl-centered, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.

Founded in 1985, Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that believes all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate and successful women.

Our Culture:

At Pace, our culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential. Our culture is rooted in the following foundational behaviors:

Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.

Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.

Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.

Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.

Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.

Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.

Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

What We Offer:

• Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.

What This Role Does:

Builds Strategic Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute strategies to raise $1M+ in annual philanthropic revenue across individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
• Build and manage a high-quality, diversified pipeline of prospects to support near-term goals and long-term sustainability.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Drive prospect identification, research, and qualification to ensure a strong and actionable donor pipeline.

Cultivates Meaningful Partnerships

• Build trusted relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community leaders.
• Represent Pace externally through meetings, events, and strategic networking opportunities.
• Partner with executive leadership and trustees on cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Creates Compelling Opportunities

• Lead development of proposals, sponsorship packages, presentations, and funding concepts.
• Deliver clear, compelling impact reports and stewardship communications that deepen engagement and increase investment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the broader Advancement team to ensure coordination across individual giving, events, and communications.
• Provide guidance and support to Center leaders to strengthen local fundraising efforts and align with organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding priorities with programmatic needs and organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with the Advancement, Program, and Finance teams to ensure cohesive and compelling asks and funder engagement.

Drives Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate donor records, forecasting, and moves management in CRM systems.
• Monitor progress toward goals and adapt strategies to maximize outcomes.

Advances Mission Through Collaboration

• Partner with Communications, Programs, Finance, and Center leaders to align funding priorities.
• Support enterprise campaigns, events, and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Require for the Job:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five or more years of nonprofit development, partnerships, sales, or related experience.
• Demonstrated success in achieving revenue goals and managing a portfolio.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience using CRM systems and data to inform fundraising strategy.
• A polished relationship-builder with strong executive presence and business acumen.
• A results-oriented development leader who balances strategy with execution.

Other

• Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills
• Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: