Director of Development

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, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others?

What You Will Do :

The Director of Development is an exempt position providing key leadership to growing Gulf Coast JFCS's philanthropic reach throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. The Director of Development is responsible for leading the growth of all aspects of Gulf Coast JFCS' annual campaign, including direct responsibility for expanding the annual gala, cultivating mid-level individual contributors, and fostering 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.
• 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 the Vice President of Development in building and scaling the Business / Corporate engagement strategy.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to produce visually appealing, branded, and donor-centric printed and digital communications.
• Monitor progress toward goals and benchmarks and adapt as needed to maximize outcomes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We Offer :

What You Will Need :

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, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers opportunities to gain field experience and complete direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicums 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.

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