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DEVELOPMENT MANAGERPosted: 07/03/2025
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
NATURE OF WORK
The Development Manager is a professional position under the supervision of the Marketing Communications Director. This position is a Fair Labor Standards Hourly/Non-Exempt position. The person in this position is responsible for activities related to fundraising and resource development in accordance with the strategic plans and goals of the organization. Considerable judgment in the frame of professional knowledge must be exercised daily. Employee must use discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance. This position requires integrity, trustworthiness, excellent organizational and communication skills, high levels of public contact, and the ability to accurately and concisely portray agency goals and values. Every employee is required to adhere to Council on Aging of West Florida policies and procedures.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and maintain a comprehensive donor database and execute all related administrative functions in a timely manner from initial data input to thank you notes
- Apply for an execute low- and medium-level private, individual, and foundational grants as needed
- Maintain a system for accurately recording and safely storing confidential information
- Perform market research and analysis to strategically create a plan for exceeding development goals
- Analyze pertinent donor information and giving history for trends and opportunities and identifying potential new donors
- Oversee stewardship efforts for all levels of donors- individuals and organizations
- Implement annual giving campaigns
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with potential and existing donors and find creative philanthropic opportunities meeting their goals and the agency’s
- Establish measurable fundraising and development goals in accordance with the strategic plan of the organization
- Develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships with major donors
- Develop and coordinate donor recognition initiatives/events
- Coordinate and execute special events; including but not limited fundraising galas, community events, and Senior Chill Out
- Solicit sponsorships for special events
- Compile and distribute end-of-year tax-deductible information and records
- Attract and retain corporate sponsorships
- Prepare and maintain appropriate mailing lists
- Work with the volunteer department to secure volunteers to assist with annual mailing and special events
- Participate in community and professional organizations and initiatives which will be mutually beneficial to the agency
- Write routine reports and correspondence and make oral presentations; including interviewing clients and writing articles to contribute to Coming of Aging Magazine
- Seek outreach opportunities within the community to spread awareness of Council on Aging programs and services, present cases for support
- Oversee funding and partnerships for and implementation of Meals on Wheels for Pets
- Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Communications Director
(NOTES: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)
MEASURABLE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
- Attainment of established fundraising and business development goals
- Increase and sustain donor retention as well as numbers of new donors
- Strategically create a plan for exceeding development goals
- Analyze pertinent donor information and giving history for trends and opportunities, identifying potential new donors, and implementing successful fundraising initiative
- Identify and develop relationships conducive to increasing private pay programs
- Assist with fundraising events, including event planning and execution, solicitation and tracking of sponsorships and ticket sales
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, sales management or related field preferred
- Strong organizational skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize activities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit. Confidence and ability to network with current and potential sponsors
- Ability to follow written/verbal instructions
- Commitment to teamwork
- High level of initiative and energy
- Ability to plan and meet deadlines
- Presentation and oral/written communications skills
- Demonstrated aptitude for working with internal and external stakeholders
- Neat/sharp professional appearance
- Ability to relate to and interact with the elderly/disabled
- Evening/weekends as needed for special events
- Positions located within the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. require a valid Florida driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, dependable automobile, drug/alcohol testing, successful completion of Level II background screening, as a condition of employment.
- Council on Aging of West Florida is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, , disability or veteran status.
RATE OF PAY: $20 - $22 per hour (based on level of education and experience) plus excellent benefit package to include health, life, disability, dental, vision and matching retirement plan.
HOURS: M-F, 40 hours/week
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