Director of Development - South Sarasota and Charlotte Counties

Big Brother Big Sister of the Sun Coast•Sarasota, FL

13h

About The Position

The Director of Development leads fundraising strategies supporting the mission and growth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast in South Sarasota County, including Venice and North Port, and Charlotte County. This leadership role combines strategic planning, creative initiatives, relationship-building, and analysis to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and community impact. The Director maintains and grows financial support from individual, corporate, community, and institutional partners; leads fundraising events; and works with the Community Board Chair, Board members, and committees to support campaigns, events, board recruitment, and program resource needs. The role manages budgets and evaluates return on investment and performance metrics for development activities, conducts market research and data analysis, and monitors and reports on strategic initiatives. The Director coordinates with internal teams and community stakeholders, maintains donor records and reports using data collection software, and prepares periodic reports and detailed program analyses. The position also promotes the agency and its activities through local media and digital platforms and supports special projects aligned with the agency’s strategic plan. Occasional evening, early morning, or weekend work may be required for events and community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, project management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit management.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Experience managing budgets, events, and donor cultivation activities.
Proficiency with donor management and CRM software, such as Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Passion for advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

Responsibilities

Maintain, secure, and grow financial support through individual, corporate, community, and institutional partnerships.
Lead fundraising events in the assigned coverage area throughout the fiscal year, in addition to annual major activities.
Manage budgets for strategic initiatives and development projects.
Evaluate return on investment (ROI) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic and development activities.
Conduct market research and data analysis to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth.
Monitor strategic initiatives, report on key metrics, and adjust plans based on performance and emerging trends.
Serve as the primary agency liaison with the Community Board Chair, Board members, and Committee members to maintain and grow financial support, oversee campaigns and fundraising events, recruit future Board members, and support program resource needs.
Coordinate logistics, contracts, and budgets for local and special events within assigned regions.
Lead Community Board and Committee meetings, community events, and other activities that promote agency awareness and fundraising.
Collect and report established position and initiative metrics as required.
Collaborate with Communications and Marketing, County Program Leadership, Agency Events, Database, and Program teams to ensure consistency and maximize results.
Follow donor and development protocols, including recording contacts, action items, and historical information in data collection software; generate standard and ad hoc reports as needed.
Complete periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the Community Board.
Develop program analyses covering scope, resource needs, budgetary commitments, and projected outcomes.
Work with local media and digital platforms to promote the agency, events, and activities.
Facilitate or participate in special projects aligned with the agency’s strategic plan for expansion and growth.
Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor, CEO, or designee; accommodate occasional evening, early morning, or weekend work as required for events and community engagement.