Development Manager

Pace Center for Girls•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•$70,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive, integrated program that covers all aspects of promotions, fundraising, and development for a local Pace center.

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

Nice To Haves

Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.

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 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
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
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