Director of Development (Philanthropy)

SPCA Florida • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SPCA Florida is seeking an experienced, passionate, and strategic Director of Development to lead their fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic initiatives. This role is crucial for sustaining the organization's mission of providing compassionate care, shelter, and advocacy for animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership. The Director will be responsible for driving revenue growth, meeting budget projections, and setting ambitious fundraising goals, ultimately strengthening the organization's sustainability. This is an opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a meaningful impact on one of Florida's respected animal welfare organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven examples in securing major gifts and grants and achieving targeted goals for successful appeals and fundraising events.
• Proficient with donor CRM software and database administration (e.g., Donor Perfect, Qgiv, Boomerang).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Accomplished in relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Successful in donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising strategy.
• Excels in grant research, proposal writing, and reporting.
• Effective marketing, branding, and digital communications.
• Impressive organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative and strategic thinker with impressive problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Passion for animal welfare and commitment to SPCA Florida's mission.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of fundraising, with an emphasis on creating and implementing strategies to drive new donor acquisition, retention, and cultivation, including planned giving and major donor development.
• Serve as the organization’s chief fundraising strategist.
• Build successful fundraising programs and cultivate meaningful donor relationships.
• Drive revenue growth, meet budget projections, and set ambitious fundraising goals.
• Be self-motivated and hands-on in all aspects of Development.
• Lead by example with successful financial strategies to attain goals with appeals, campaigns, grants, sponsorships, special events, and overall mission.
• Research, write, manage, and report on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
• Develop and implement meaningful donor engagement and retention strategies to grow philanthropic support.
• Oversee the development and production of marketing materials, including newsletters, annual reports, brochures, advertisements, presentations, website content, email campaigns, videos, signage, and infographics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, vendors, and community stakeholders.
• Lead by example with fundraising, goal achievement, and creative intervention in all aspects of daily development.
• Partner with leadership staff to conduct facility tours and donor cultivation visits.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of donor database management, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Manage donor acknowledgement processes for timely recognition and stewardship.
• Develop and implement donor reporting strategies that demonstrate impact and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Research and pursue new business development opportunities to increase revenue and community engagement.
• Supervise and support assigned staff.
• Work evenings and weekends for donor and fundraising cultivation and events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Ten (10) days (two weeks) during your first year of employment and fifteen (15) days (three weeks) beginning in your second year.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified out-of-state candidates.

What This Job Offers

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