Development Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County•Fort Pierce, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Lead advances the fundraising and philanthropic priorities of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. The role develops strong relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, community leaders, and other partners to generate philanthropic support for the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term growth. The Development Lead plans and executes fundraising strategies, manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors, and supports donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The role also maintains donor and prospect activity in the organization’s CRM, monitors fundraising progress, collaborates with resource development and communications staff, and oversees a team of 2 to 5 fundraising professionals. The position may require travel for training or other business purposes and flexibility to work different schedules and locations in St. Lucie County based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; Marketing, Public Relations, or Community Relations is preferred.
Progressively responsible experience in fundraising, business development, sales, nonprofit leadership, relationship management, or a related field; the number of years is not specified.
Pass a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to build and maintain strong professional and community relationships.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
Strong proficiency with computers, desktop publishing, database entry, Microsoft Office, email, and the internet.
Confidence in initiating and advancing donor relationships; goal-oriented and comfortable developing new relationships.
Ability to use technology across assigned departments and support adoption of new systems and processes as organizational needs evolve.
Ability to think strategically.
Ability to work different schedules and at different locations in St. Lucie County as organizational needs require.
Ability to travel for training or other business purposes as required.

Nice To Haves

A degree focused on Marketing, Public Relations, or Community Relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with assigned donors and prospective supporters.
Conduct donor visits, facility tours, presentations, and meetings to build connections.
Build relationships with business leaders, community organizations, foundations, elected officials, and local stakeholders.
Represent the organization at community meetings, networking events, donor gatherings, and organizational events.
Work with campaign volunteers, board members, and leadership to improve fundraising efforts and grow community support.
Develop and execute fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities, capital projects, and long-term growth.
Build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners.
Develop strategies to move prospective donors from initial engagement to long-term philanthropic partnerships.
Conduct donor meetings, presentations, site visits, tours, and other cultivation and stewardship activities.
Prepare proposals, presentations, case statements, and other donor materials.
Establish measurable fundraising goals and evaluate progress toward them.
Identify fundraising opportunities and partnerships that expand philanthropic support.
Collaborate with the Chief Development & Communications Officer on engaging high-capacity prospects and campaign leadership.
Maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, and prospect activity in the organization’s CRM.
Monitor fundraising activity, donor engagement, and pipeline progress toward fundraising goals.
Work collaboratively with Resource Development and Communications teams on donor messaging and engagement strategies.
Support organization-wide fundraising initiatives as needed.
Oversee a team of 2 to 5 fundraising professionals.
Collaborate with communications staff on campaign messaging, donor recognition, and stewardship opportunities.
Contribute innovative fundraising ideas and relationship-building strategies to the strategic growth of the Development Department.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.