Associate Director of Development

THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC • Tampa, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The Associate Director of Development assists in building the agency’s culture of philanthropy and helps reach the financial goals of the agency through the annual giving program, grants, corporate partnerships, and major gifts initiatives. This position reports to the Director Development and, in their absence, the Chief Development Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of successful relationship-building experience, including a minimum of three years’ track record of proven fundraising success.
• Established relationships with a diverse group of community-based donors with an emphasis on individuals.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills and experience.
• Working knowledge of fundraising software.
• Strong work ethic and adherence to the AFP Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
• Professional wardrobe and appearance.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and insured personal transportation required.
• Experience with a relationship-based method of fundraising.
• Proven track record of fundraising successes.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Public speaking skills and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Understand the Crisis Center’s impact to the community and have a passion for its mission.
• Knowledge of the AFP Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize projects and produce work in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in operating a variety of software programs on a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

• CFRE certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of donor database management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out all necessary strategies to solicit funds and maintain ongoing relationships with donors.
• Involves staff and other stakeholders in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve services and outcomes.
• Advance the mission of the Crisis Center by maintaining an active annual giving program, grant, corporate partners and securing major gifts of $15,000+.
• Identify and secure new donors.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward existing donors.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–100 prospects/donors.
• Responsible for weekly calls/visits measured by metrics-based evaluations.
• Prepare and execute donor cultivation plan including engagement strategies and supporting special events.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts with Chief Development Officer and CEO.
• In conjunction with the Development Team, host tours and attend all of the signature fundraising events, including the Cup of Compassion breakfast and Legacy events.
• Maintain a climate of professionalism, integrity, advocacy and confidentiality.
• Have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Perform other such duties as trained as may be assigned by supervisor and/or President & CEO.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for applicants and employees.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level