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US-FL-Fort Lauderdale
This position plans, organizes, and directs all ongoing and special project funding programs by performing the following duties personally or through assigned staff.
In addition to other responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director – prepare and implement strategic plan with short- and long-range goals to meet funding objectives (non-grant/non-contract), enlist support/commitment from members of staff/Board/volunteers.
Identifies potential contributors to special project funds and ongoing operations through examination of donor history and knowledge of community.
Establishes and supervises maintenance of donor database.
Establishes and coordinates fund drives for special projects.
Assigns responsibilities for personal solicitation to members of staff, volunteers, and Board according to special interests or capabilities.
Develops public relations/marketing materials to enhance the image and promote fund-raising program.
Organizes direct mail campaign to reach potential donors.
Plans and coordinates benefit events such as banquets, galas, or auctions.
Develops community and donor recognition program.
Maintains contact/updates with long-term and potential contributors of special needs and encourages same to establish or contribute to special funds through endowments, trusts, donations of gifts-in-kind, or bequests, conferring with attorneys to establish methods of transferring funds to benefit both donors
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintaining records of donors and preparing letters of appreciation to be sent to donors.
Negotiates contracts for fund-raising events.
Coordinates development of all public relations materials – print, voice, visual. Regularly reviews standing promotional materials/advertisements to reach the agency’s changing demographics.
Cultivates and maintains community relationships, in particular attendance at events which provide exposure for the agency.
Regularly reviews department budget and realigns resources as needed to meet changing needs of the agency.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Skills/ Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or similar field required.
Five years’ experience in fundraising for a non-profit organization highly preferred
Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.
Excellent computer skills.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Valid Florida Driver’s License and ongoing proof of insurance
DCF Level II background screening
HIV 500
Important Notes
Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening.
Comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
TO APPLY - Please forward resume to Debra Hartmann at dhartmann@pailingroup.com
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