Job Summary:

SOS Children’s Villages Florida has an opening for a Director of Development. This position is responsible for working with the Chief Development Officer to lead development activities to raise funds for organization programs, services, and operations. In this role, the candidate will identify new and strengthen existing relationships with community stakeholders, actively pursue and manage corporate and individual leads, and foster strong donor relationships. Planning and logistic implementation of signature special events are other integral components of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 The items listed above are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Develop strong relationships within the community to foster a positive image so that foundations, corporations, civic organizations, and individuals will make SOS Children’s Villages Florida their local charity of choice for funding.
• Manage Donor Administration Coordinator to collect, organize, and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received. Establishes tracking tools and monitors monthly.
• Work collaboratively with fundraising event chairs and committee members to offer management, production and oversight of the annual Hope and Home gala, work with Manager of Fundraising and CDO as part of a team to achieve department revenue goals.
• Work collaboratively with gala committee to identify resources to secure live and silent auction items.
• Network at selected community and leadership events.
• Deliver presentations on programs to various community, corporate and civic groups as needed.
• Directly supervise Donor Administration Coordinator and provide support to Manager of Fundraising and Special Events for SOS 5K event.
• Support department social media initiatives by identifying creative, relevant, and compelling content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of working with CRM database and experience of using database to maximize optimum engagement and management for donor communications.
• Experience working with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms as well as One Cause, or other auction software.
• Able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills required.
• Highly self-motivated with a personal commitment to excellence
• Ability to find and apply creative solutions to development related situations to make SOS stand out as a premier charity.
• Foster and promote business relationships and partnering within the community.
• Establish rapport and build on relationships to promote mission of SOS Children’s Villages Florida
• Strong public speaking skills required. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in non-profit management, marketing, communications, public relations preferred.
• 5 years fundraising, and 3 years management experience required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, including Power Point, Word, and Excel required.

Benefits:

• Flexible Hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision benefits