Development Director

Salary: Starting at $90,000
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Position Overview:    At Pace we work to transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members work to create a safe place for girls to learn process, heal and begin again. 

This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive, integrated program that covers all aspects promotions, fundraising and development for a local Pace centers.  

Role and Responsibilities 

UNRESTRICTED FUNDING 

• Produce a long term unrestricted funding stream capable of growth 

• Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals through regular donor gatherings, tours and ask events 

• Maintain database of donors and prospects 

• Help plan, develop and execute fundraising special events 

• Write, edit, and produce all appeal materials 

GRANT FUNDING 

• Produce consistent restricted funding that meet and support the program’s growth objectives 

• Research and identify grant opportunities 

• Participate in the development of grant concepts 

• Produce written grant proposals 

• Manage relationships with grantors 

PROMO AND PE 

• Build awareness within the community of the center success and the need for gender responsive 

• programming for girls.  

• Write, edit and produce newsletters, or other promotional brochures 

• Write and distribute press releases. 

• Maintain relationships with media contacts 

• Write public presentations 

• Participate in and/or present at gender advocacy opportunities 

• Represent Pace in public speaking opportunities 

BOARD MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 

• Help create and maintain a highly motivated, active, informed, effective board of directors. 

• Support the ED in communications to the board  

• Support the ED in board orientations and training 

• Manage all non-direct service volunteers 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

Required  

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience in development or a related field. 

• At least 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, good at proofreading.  

• Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and marketing activities of the Pace Collier.   

• 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.  

Other Requirements  

• 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  

Preferred  

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

Competencies 

• Achievement oriented – action oriented. 

• Teamwork – collaborates.  

• Self-awareness – demonstrates self-awareness.  

• Functional expertise and usage – functional.  

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility.  The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.