Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Director of Development is an exempt position providing key leadership to growing Gulf Coast JFCS's philanthropic reach throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. The Director of Development is responsible for leading the growth of all aspects of Gulf Coast JFCS’ annual campaign, including direct responsibility for growing the annual gala, mid-level individual contributors, and business and corporate engagement.
- Create and lead implementation of all aspects of the annual fundraising plan to reach and/or exceed donor growth, donor retention, and overall fundraising goals.
- Lead implementation of annual Gala to reach/or exceed annual net income goals.
- Responsible for growing and stewarding mid-level donations ($1k+) to the organization.
- Assist the Vice President of Development in building and scaling the Business/Corporate engagement strategy.
- Collaborate with the Communications Manager to produce visually appealing, branded, and donor-centric printed and digital communications.
- Monitor progress toward goals and benchmarks and adapt as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $80,000 annual salary
- 20 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Lega,l and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree with five (5) plus years of fundraising experience
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred, not required
- Experience with or responsibility for budgets and budget monitoring.
- Experience writing campaign letters, appeals, case for support, and stewardship reports
- Experience in securing six-and seven-figure gifts
- Demonstrated experience in planning and executing successful fundraising campaigns and events
- Demonstrated success with face-to-face fundraising
- Proven record of effective team support, staff coaching, and partnering with volunteers and leading volunteer committees.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Motivated, strategic thinker and persuasive communicator.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in multitasking and time management.
- Familiarity working in a donor CRM database such as Raiser's Edge.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicums and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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