Director of Fundraising

Position Summary:

In this role, you will build and maintain impactful relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to further the organization's advancement goals. The Director of Fundraising & Development will create, produce, and manage approximately three annual fundraising events and three third party events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the President/CEO to implement events and programming that align with the organization's short- and long-term fundraising goals.
• Identify and cultivate corporate and foundation sponsors.
• Plan and coordinate special fundraising events for The Arc of Palm Beach County.
• Develop and manage event work plans.
• Maintain event budgets and monthly reconciliations.
• Event preparation and logistics, including décor, entertainment, ticketing, stakeholder relations, and onsite events.
• Solicit and collect auction items.
• Upload and track auction items with third-party vendor.
• Coordinate event committee and co-chair meetings; Attend, record, and report details.
• Manage guest lists, seating charts, name tags, etc.
• Manage donor database, including data entry and reporting.
• Work with vendors before, during, and after events.
• While this position has no direct reports, the Director of Fundraising & Development leads event teams comprised of coworkers and volunteers.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations alongside the Advancement team.
• Support major donor cultivation alongside the Executive team.
• Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Demonstrate the values of trust, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect.
• Take initiative to learn new skills, enhance knowledge, and integrate new subject matter into existing performance and operations.
• Ability to plan, organize and successfully execute projects and work assignments.
• Ability to travel throughout Palm Beach County to attend meetings as necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience in sales, marketing or fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster strong relationships.
• Research and reporting skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• The person in this position must occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, machinery, and other job-related items.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.