Development Manager

Position Overview

This position manages a comprehensive, integrated program covering all aspects of promotions, fundraising, and development for a local Pace centers.

Role And Responsibilities

• 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
• Produce consistent restricted funding that meets and supports 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
• Build awareness within the community of the center's 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
• 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

Required Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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
• 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