Development Manager -Direct Hire (Must reside in Palm Beach County)

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Located in Palm Beach County, FL

Salary: $70K+

Express Employment is in search of a Development Manager!

Position location: Hybrid/Belle Glade based (2 days a week)
Compensation: $70K+

*APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY*

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working in collaboration with the Chief Impact Officer, the successful hire will be responsible for fund raising, grant writing, donor relations, major gifting, planned giving, and event planning.  They make connections happen and manage donor database, prepare reports, manage donor correspondence, and represent at community events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fund Raising efforts to include: grant writing and all levels of planned giving
2. Handle all donor database entry and management; Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the data.
3. Plan and manage annual major fundraising events, plus small internal & external events like program graduations and staff holiday parties.
4. Assist CIO & CEO with setting up donor tours and presentations; follow up for donor response.
5. Prepare donor mailings including thank you letters, solicitations and newsletters.
6. Prepare donor management reports to assist CEO & CIO with donor solicitation and follow up.
7. Track grant applications and report due dates.
8. Order all event related materials; Handle invoices and revenue related to each designated internal/small external event.
9. Attend community meetings and events as needed, some evenings/weekends may be required.
10. Recruit and manage event volunteers and committee members, when necessary.
11. Prepare donor and sponsor acknowledgements after each event.  
12. Perform other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Associates Degree and three years’ experience in Development and/or Events Management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The successful candidate has likely been a Director of Donor Relations or Gifts in a corporation.

Seasoned and experienced candidates preferred but someone with less time in position but in the appropriate specified areas will be considered.

Maintain high level of confidentiality.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Canva Graphic Design Platform & Constant Contact preferred.
• Ability to think creatively, take risks, and embrace innovation
• Leadership, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to express ideas effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to sit at a desk and use a computer. The employee is required to stand and walk. The noise level in the work environment varies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the employee must able to lift up to minimum of 25lbs, able to work in non-air conditioned environment and to stay on feet for extended periods of time.  Will work evenings and weekend as needed for events.

 

The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

                                                                                               

 

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