Fund Development Manager

Job Description
Fund Development Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervises: Development Team, if applicable

Status: Part-time (20 hrs per week)

Purpose of Job: Responsible for leading fund development and procuring dollars for organizational sustainability and growth.

Hourly Rate: $25-28

Position Summary: The Part-Time Fund Development Manager is responsible for identifying and securing funding through grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events. This position manages donor relations, oversees fundraising campaigns, maintains donor databases, coordinates fundraising events, and supports community engagement. The role works closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to advance Girls Inc. of Jacksonville’s mission.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Management

• Implements and manages a comprehensive fund development program that builds sustainable funding from corporate, foundation, and individual donors, with particular focus on donors at leadership levels ($1,000 to $25,000 ), together with the Executive Director, the Director of Programs, and the Board of Directors.

The Fund Development Manager will develop, annually, strategic and tactical plans to support the overarching goals of the fund development program. As an individual contributor, this position is responsible for identifying, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospective donors.

Contributions Management

• Manages a pool of prospects and donors. Develops strategies, makes 5-7 face-to-face visits per month, and writes contact reports for each visit

• Spearheads the “Champions for Girls,” giving society, working with the Executive Director, and the Board to identify potential Champions. Develops a “Champions for Girls” marketing campaign to raise awareness and attract new donors.

• Develops, implements, and manages fundraising efforts through direct mail appeals, annual giving, major and corporate gifts, and social media to support Girls Inc. of Jacksonville programs and services.
• Responsible for managing the timely processing and acknowledgment of all gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching gifts, memorial gifts, tribute gifts, and other contributions.

• Creates a comprehensive stewardship program, ensuring that:

• All donors giving less than $1,000 receive at least one stewardship piece in addition to thank-you notes
• All leadership donors receive additional stewardship tied to their giving interests, including face-to-face interaction
• All major gift donors receive annual fund stewardship in addition to any significant gift steps

• Creates monthly newsletter and manages Girls Inc. of Jacksonville website. Experience in using a variety of social media platforms is desirable.

Grants Management

• Researches and evaluates "requests for proposals" and opportunities for grant funding.
• Works with the Executive Director and Director of Programs to develop a grant portfolio.
• Works with the Executive Director to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all grant proposals and renewal requests.
• Tracks grant funding, including upcoming deadlines, submitted applications, and funded vs unfunded applications. Completes and submits all required reports and documentation for funders.

Events Management

• Formulates plans for fundraising events, including the concept, logistics, and securing sponsors.
• Manages all logistics of events

Community Outreach

• Community involvement in clubs and organizations to raise awareness and build relationships.
• Generates opportunities for speaking engagements and serves as an ambassador of Girls Inc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and previous nonprofit experience preferred
• An articulated belief in the mission of Girls Inc.
• Five or more years of proven track record in development with increasing levels of responsibility
• Superior communications skills emphasizing the ability to listen and hear others, and the ability to write for a variety of audiences
• High energy, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize
• Strong work ethic and unquestioned reputation for honesty and integrity
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial atmosphere
• Possess a valid Florida State Driver's License
• Pass a background check

Please email your resume & cover letter to admin@girlsincjax.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Fundraising: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32202

Salary : $25 - $28