Development Manager

Position Overview: This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive, integrated program that covers all aspects promotions, fundraising and development for a local Pace centers.


Salary: $70,000

Role and Responsibilities

UNRESTRICTED FUNDING

• Produce a long term unrestricted funding stream capable of growth
• Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals through regular donor gatherings, tours and ask events
• Maintain database of donors and prospects
• Help plan, develop and execute fundraising special events
• Write, edit, and produce all appeal materials

GRANT FUNDING

• Produce consistent restricted funding that meet and support the program’s growth objectives
• Research and identify grant opportunities
• Participate in the development of grant concepts
• Produce written grant proposals
• Manage relationships with grantors

PROMO AND PE

• Build awareness within the community of the center success and the need for gender responsive programming for girls.
• Write, edit and produce newsletters, or other promotional brochures
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Maintain relationships with media contacts
• Write public presentations
• Participate in and/or present at gender advocacy opportunities
• Represent Pace in public speaking opportunities

BOARD MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

• Help create and maintain a highly motivated, active, informed, effective board of directors.
• Support the ED in communications to the board
• Support the ED in board orientations and training
• Manage all non-direct service volunteers

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience in development or a related field.
• At least 3 years of a proven track record in fundraising and development
• Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, good at proofreading.
• Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and marketing activities of Pace Center for Girls.
• Upholds the ethical and confidentiality standards of Pace Center for Girls.
• Working knowledge in: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact or other newsletter/publisher software
• Current Florida driver’s license required.

Other Requirements

• Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Agency
• Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirement
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required

Preferred

• Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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