Manager, Development

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)•Miami, FL

34d•$57,690 - $67,950•Hybrid

About The Position

SEO Scholars Miami seeks a strategic, relationship-driven, and highly organized Manager of Development to support fundraising, donor engagement, and external relations efforts that advance the organization’s mission and long-term growth. This role will play a key part in cultivating and stewarding donors, supporting fundraising campaigns and events, managing development operations, and strengthening community partnerships. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project manager who is passionate about educational equity and excited to help grow a sustainable culture of philanthropy in Miami.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, external relations, or related fields
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong relationship management and donor stewardship experience
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with CRM/database systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and platforms such as Salesforce, Monday.com, and Canva
Strategic, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused with strong initiative and follow-through
Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and able to work independently across cross-functional teams
Resourceful, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving
Comfortable engaging with donors, executives, and community stakeholders
Committed to educational equity and passionate about advancing SEO's mission to close the opportunity gap for motivated students
Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of annual fundraising goals and development strategy
Manage donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement activities
Draft donor communications, impact updates, solicitation materials, and stewardship reports
Coordinate donor meetings, follow-ups, and relationship management processes
Support major gifts, corporate partnerships, and individual giving efforts
Assist with grant preparation, reporting, and submission processes; Coordinate with NY Development team in compliance with grants management protocol
Maintain consistent donor stewardship practices and acknowledgment timelines
Lead on Give Miami Day
Conduct prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations
Support cultivation strategies for new donors and strategic partners
Assist in developing community engagement and visibility initiatives
Collaborate with program staff to elevate Scholar stories and program impact
Manage donor database and fundraising tracking systems; Maintain and manage funding pipeline in Salesforce
Ensure accurate gift processing, donor records, and reporting, in coordination with SEO’s New York Development Operations team
Track fundraising progress, campaign metrics, and donor engagement activities
Prepare development dashboards, reports, and briefing materials
Support budget tracking and development-related administrative processes
Help improve fundraising systems, workflows, and operational efficiency
Support planning and execution of fundraising events, cultivation gatherings, and community engagement opportunities
Coordinate logistics, invitations, RSVPs, sponsorships, and event communications
Assist with volunteer and advisory board engagement
Represent SEO Scholars Miami at community and partner events as needed
Help strengthen relationships with corporate, foundation, alumni, and community partners
Support development-related marketing and communications efforts
Gather Scholar, alumni, and program impact stories for fundraising purposes
Assist with newsletters, annual reports, social media content, and campaign messaging
Ensure messaging aligns with organizational mission and brand