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.