Development Director (Fundraising & Grants)

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and/or related experience.
• 2 years’ experience in development or a related field.
• 3 years of a proven track record in fundraising and development
• Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, great at proofreading.
• Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and marketing activities of the Pace Center
• Upholds the ethical and confidentiality standards of Pace Center for Girls.
• Working knowledge in: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact or other newsletter/publisher software
• Current Florida driver’s license required.

• Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Agency ·Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required

• Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks

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  Produce a long term unrestricted funding stream capable of growth
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  Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals through regular donor gatherings, tours and ask events
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  Maintain database of donors and prospects
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  Help plan, develop and execute fundraising special events
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  Write, edit, and produce all appeal materials

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  Produce consistent restricted funding that meet and support the program’s growth objectives
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  Research and identify grant opportunities
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  Participate in the development of grant concepts
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  Produce written grant proposals
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  Manage relationships with grantors

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  Build awareness within the community of the center success and the need for gender responsive
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  programming for girls. 
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  Write, edit and produce newsletters, or other promotional brochures
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  Write and distribute press releases.
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  Maintain relationships with media contacts
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  Write public presentations
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  Participate in and/or present at gender advocacy opportunities
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  Represent Pace in public speaking opportunities

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  Help create and maintain a highly motivated, active, informed, effective board of directors.
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  Support the ED in communications to the board 
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  Support the ED in board orientations and training
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  Manage all non-direct service volunteers

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  A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience in development or a related field.
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  At least 3 years of a proven track record in fundraising and development 
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  Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player. 
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  Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, good at proofreading. 
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  Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and marketing activities of the Pace Collier.  
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  Upholds the ethical and confidentiality standards of Pace Center for Girls. 
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  Working knowledge in: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact or other newsletter/publisher software 
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  Current Florida driver’s license required. 

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  Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles. 
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  Follows policies and procedures of the Agency · 
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  Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements. 
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  Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required 

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  Achievement oriented – action oriented.
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  Teamwork – collaborates. 
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  Self-awareness – demonstrates self-awareness. 
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  Functional expertise and usage – functional.