Director of Development - Sarasota
About The Position
The Director of Development is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies that support the mission and growth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast in Sarasota. The role combines strategic planning, creative thinking, and relationship-building to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and community impact. The Director maintains and grows support from individuals, corporations, community partners, and institutions; leads fundraising events and development initiatives; manages related budgets; evaluates performance and return on investment; and uses research and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and growth. The position serves as the agency’s primary liaison to the Community Board Chair, board members, and committee members, and collaborates with internal teams, donors, media, and community stakeholders. It also supports program resource needs and the agency’s strategic plans for expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, project management, or a related field.
- At least 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 throughout the fiscal year, in addition to annual major activities.
- Manage budgets for strategic initiatives and development projects.
- Evaluate return on investment and key performance indicators for strategic and development activities.
- Conduct market research and data analysis to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth.
- Monitor strategic initiatives, report on 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 events, recruit future Board members, and support program resource needs.
- Coordinate logistics, contracts, and budgets for local and special events in 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.
- Collaborate with Communications and Marketing, County Program Leadership, Agency Events, Database, and Program teams.
- Follow donor and development protocols, use data collection software to record contacts and related information, and generate standard and ad hoc reports.
- 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.
- Help facilitate or participate in special projects aligned with the agency’s strategic plan for expansion and growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor, CEO, or designee; occasional evening, early morning, or weekend work may be required for events and community engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
