Now Hiring - Director of Development in Clearwater, FL

Director of Development

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, and inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Director of Development is an exempt position providing key leadership to growing Gulf Coast JFCS philanthropic reach throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. Reporting to the Vice President for Development and Marketing, the Director of Development is responsible for leading the growth of all aspects of Gulf Coast JFCS annual campaign, including direct responsibility for growing the annual gala, mid-level individual contributors and business and corporate engagement.

• Create and lead implementation of all aspects of the annual fundraising plan to reach and/or exceed donor growth, donor retention and overall fundraising goals.
• Supervise one direct report- Annual Fund Manager and ensure effective implementation of new and existing donor outreach, cultivation and stewardship initiatives.
• Lead implementation of annual Gala to reach/or exceed annual net income goals.
• Responsible for growing and stewarding mid-level donations ($1k+ ) to the organization.
• Assist VP for Development in building and scaling Business/Corporate engagement strategy.
• Assist VP for Development in implementing 50 Anniversary -related donor and prospective donor events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Communications Manager to produce visually appealing, branded and donor centric communications, both printed and digital.
• Monitor progress toward goals and benchmarks and adapt as needed to maximize outcomes.
• In coordination with Development Operations Manager, with monitor all planning benchmarks, timeline and budget for annual campaign activities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $80,000- $85,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• 20 PTO days per year
• 12 Paid holidays
• Hybrid- Remote
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) plus years of fundraising experience
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) desirable, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing successful fundraising campaigns and events,
• Experience writing campaign letters, appeals, case for support, stewardship reports,
• Demonstrated success with face-to-face fundraising,
• Proven record of effective team support, staff coaching and partnering with volunteers and leading volunteer committees,
• Prior responsibility for budgets and budget monitoring.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Motivated, strategic thinker and persuasive communicator
• Organized, attention to detail and proficient at multi-tasking and time management
• Familiarity with working in donor CRM database such as Raisers Edge
• Competency with computer skills working in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Must have a valid drivers license and current automobile insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelors and Masters level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person